On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, John Carmichael wrote: > Alexei: > > Does this type of camera let you film at different speeds and will it > work for 14.5 hours? How long would the movie be? > > I might be able to rent one. (Although I'm hoping all those camera > experts at the observatory will supply one and help us out with this) > > John > > From: Alexei Pace
> I have the Sony TRV-140 digital 8 camcorder and it does have a > programmable feature for time-lapse photography. I had an older Panasonic full-sized VHS camcorder, that would take a one-second burst, once per minute. Used it during a remodel, and it was a fun movie! Obviously, 60:1 compression, so your dial documentary would run 14.5 minutes. (Hmm. Isn't that how much time was "lost" from Nixon's phone recorder?) Dave 37.29N 121.97W -
