I'm on the nbn so no issues there. Steph
On 06/12/2016 7:25 am, Dane Trethowan <[email protected]> wrote: > > Bare in mind you'll need a considerable amount of band width for what > you want to do to ensure both good quality audio and video. > > > > On 6/12/2016 7:21 AM, Stephanie Mitchell wrote: > > Will this work the an ipad mini? It would also need to be able to sit on > > the piano or music stand.Thanks for the info. I will look in to it. > > Steph > > > > On 05/12/2016 11:52 pm, Dane Trethowan <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I have a Logitech Webcam - actually I have two one for each computer - > >> that works absolutely flawlessly on Skype and Facetime and it must do > >> because others comment on the video the camera is capturing. > >> > >> The camera has facial recognition and can auto focus - follow a face > >> around a room - apparently. > >> > >> I don't use any extra software, I know the camera does install some > >> drivers or whatever but Skype and Facetime seem to handle the rest of > >> everything. > >> > >> Audio is first-class through the logitech camera which has two built-in > >> microphones - one each side of the lense - and extra circuitry to > >> capture sounds around a room and block echo, it actually works believe > >> it or not and the blocking is the best I've heard apart from my Pollycom > >> Hands free desktop conference phone and the Gigaset DX800A desktop phone. > >> > >> Camera is worth around $90 and is easy to set up, just place on a shelf > >> or on top of your monitor - on a tripod if you like -, plug into a USB > >> port and away you go. > >> > >> > >> On 2/12/2016 1:20 PM, Stephanie Mitchell wrote: > >>> Hi all, > >>> > >>> This discussion on cameras has lead me to ask a question of my own. I'm > >>> looking for a webcam that a totabbly blind person can use. I teach piano > >>> online using skype and facetime, and was wondering if there is a camera I > >>> can hook up to my ipad that can show my hands etc? As a blind person I'm > >>> not going to able to adjust it myself, so wondering if something will do > >>> the job. I heard there is a glasses one that works via bluetoth where it > >>> will focus on what I look at. > >>> > >>> Any ideas on how to operate a webcam blind? > >>> Thanks, > >>> Steph > >>> > >>> On 02/12/2016 1:08 am, Matthew Chao <[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> Hi, Andy. First, you don't meed a mic, as the cameras have built-in > >>>> ones, quite nice, in fact. The Hero5 series actually record in stereo. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> GoPro makes attachments for wrists, arms and legs. Additionally, > >>>> there's a chest harness that you can wear. Minor problem is that the > >>>> GoPro's mics are so sentitive that you'll hear a lot of thumping when > >>>> walking - that's the sound of your feet as you plod along. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> So, long story short: If you're going to get a GoPro, get the Hero5 > >>>> Session. Hope this all helps.--Matt & Quill. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On 12/1/2016 6:15 AM, Andy wrote: > >>>>> Hi Mat. > >>>>> > >>>>> Thanks for the advice regarding the Gopro cameras. > >>>>> > >>>>> I've been searching my local suppliers over here in Scotland since > >>>>> your message and it's looking a bit complicated. > >>>>> > >>>>> I accept that you were saying about the Gopro hero 5. I can find 2 > >>>>> models the one you suggest and a larger model, more expensive called > >>>>> the Gopro Hero 5 black. > >>>>> > >>>>> So I'd probably go with your suggestion, but which of the Hero 5 range? > >>>>> > >>>>> Another complication is about fitments and attachments. I'd probably > >>>>> need sighted assistence to look at these pages for I don't really > >>>>> understand what they are, apart from a gun grip or extension pole. > >>>>> I'd like something to attach it to my upper chest and perhaps a > >>>>> similar attachment for my dog, for a dog's eye view of training. > >>>>> > >>>>> The final difficulty is that I notice that the 5 has an external > >>>>> mini-usb for connecting a 3D binaural microphone set up. I'd much > >>>>> rather this was a quarter inch socket. > >>>>> > >>>>> So it looks like I have quite a lot of work to do before I actually > >>>>> make my purchase. But it will be the Hero 5 right enough. > >>>>> > >>>>> Thanks again for your help. > >>>>> > >>>>> Very best wishes. > >>>>> > >>>>> Andy. > >>>>> > >>>>>> From Scotland with Love. > >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Chao" > >>>>> <[email protected]> > >>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]> > >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 1:05 AM > >>>>> Subject: Re: Can a total operate a Go Pro camera guys > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>>> Hi, Andy. I had a GoPro Hero4 Silver, and yes, a blind person can > >>>>>> use it. However, you should have a sighted person put it into video > >>>>>> mode before you leave for training. You use the top button to start > >>>>>> the video, and to stop it. When you stop the video, you get three > >>>>>> beeps to know that that's what happened. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> The above said, however, a GoPro Hero5 would be better, as it has > >>>>>> voice control. For example, you can say "GoPro start video" and > >>>>>> "GoPro stop recording". Suggest you buy the Hero5 Session for $299. > >>>>>> Hope this helps.--Matt & Quill. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On 11/29/2016 6:43 PM, Andy wrote: > >>>>>>> Hi all. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Thinking of doing some video recording to send to family and > >>>>>>> friends, in particular, my up-coming guide dog training. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I'm thinking of buying a Go Pro 4 Silver 32GB and a set of Binaural > >>>>>>> external micropones to capture these podcasts. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> This camera has a single button to turn the device on and start > >>>>>>> recording. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> That's all I know about it apart from the fact that the screen is a > >>>>>>> touch screen and does not have anything like voice over. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> So, given the high cost of this camera microphone set up, I'm a > >>>>>>> little concerned that as a totally blind person, I'd be unable to > >>>>>>> use this camera. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Has anyone on this list any experience of using a Go Pro camera who > >>>>>>> could give me a little advice please. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Very best wishes. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Andy. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> From Scotland with Love. > >>>>>>> > >>>>> > >> -- > >> > >> ********** > >> “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” > >> > >> > > -- > > ********** > “Oh, I’m an activist and I’m OK / I sleep all night and I tweet all day.” > >
