Hehehe a fabulous reply lol :) I see Rupert¹s point totally. But there are many reasons why people vlog, the kit they feel comfy in using can also be part of that process. I am comfy with my Zi6 when I got into this stuff I had an iPhone at that time iPhone did not do video. I naturally moved to Zi8 and have blogged and tweeted about the Zi8. The reason I use them both on my blog at ernmander.com is I wanted a uniform picture size on the blog, that size I wanted was 614 width chosen because of my Dads failing eyesight. Even if a manufacturer make paid to jet me across countries the size of video on my vlog will remain that quality because of my father.
For mobile as in true mobile vlogging I use my shiny iPhine 3GS and upload them to Twitvid. My points may not be taken as I know I hold no weight in this area. I vlog for my own reasons, the vlogs at ernmander.com are leading to something. Ernmander On 23/10/2009 20:03, "sizemore" <mikesizem...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Rupert, I'm going to be shooting all my cat videos in IMAX 3D from now on > just to annoy you > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 2:16 PM, Rupert Howe <rup...@twittervlog.tv > <mailto:rupert%40twittervlog.tv> > wrote: > >> > >> > >> > OK. I've got to get this off my chest. >> > >> > I think that HD is massively overrated for shooting videoblog posts of >> > people talking. >> > Or even videoblog posts of pretty things. >> > That beautiful video I posted by Jay the other day, with all those >> > super detailed little moving photographic moments - that was 320x240. >> > >> > If you're Robert Croma, and you're doing something insanely visually >> > beautiful at a large scale, great. >> > >> > But it's about the skill and artistry, not the resolution. Liss >> > produces more beauty than most of us can handle, at 640x360. Speakman >> > at 320x240. >> > >> > If you only want a cheap pocket camera for videoblogging, why is >> > resolution your priority? >> > >> > Why not get a camera that shoots much better images and colours at >> > lower res video? >> > >> > And is great in Low Light - surely one of the most important things of >> > all for videoblogging? >> > >> > I've always been impressed by the visuals and low light capabilities >> > of the good Canon point and shoots. Although they are getting sucked >> > into HD now. >> > >> > Nokia's blogger marketing people sent me a Nokia N86, which their ex- >> > Kodak imaging chief has put a lot of effort into - a beautiful Zeiss >> > lens and great processor. Shoots lovely video at 640x480, and great >> > photographs at 8MP. Or even 5MP. That's a *phone* that shoots better >> > quality video than your Kodak or your Flip. >> > >> > If you're not convinced by any of that, but you believe in energy >> > conservation and limiting your emissions, then consider this: a report >> > by McKinsey published before the explosion in HD video predicted that >> > data centers would outstrip airlines in carbon emissions by 2020. >> > Think about the energy costs of uploading *and* transcoding *and* >> > storing *and* delivering all the multiple formats of your video >> > (YouTube converts to and stores 3 copies: flv, mp4, HD) hundreds or >> > thousands of times. And the power required by your computer to edit >> > and playback HD. All to see your face in 1920x1080. >> > >> > RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA >> > >> > Rupert >> > http://twittervlog.tv >> > >> > >> > On 23-Oct-09, at 1:10 PM, compumavengal wrote: >> > >>> > > I'd like to bring something up that is often forgotten about under >>> > > $200 camcorders. These camcorders were originally designed for point >>> > > and shoot users. >>> > > >>> > > Having said that the features of the Zi8 are stunning: >>> > > >>> > > # 1080p (1920 × 1080, 30 fps) >>> > > # 720p/60 fps (1280 × 720, 60 fps) >>> > > # 720p (1280 × 720, 30 fps) >>> > > USB 2.0 (high speed), AV out, HDMI, DC in, external microphone jack >>> > > (support stereo) >>> > > >>> > > in an under $200 camcorder. I don't expect it to do low light >>> > > shooting. I don't have expectation of white balancing. There is no >>> > > optical zoom. I won't ever use the digital zoom. >>> > > >>> > > I've owned a Xacti camcorder, never a problem with it. I have a Zi6 >>> > > and I love it. But I understand the constrictions these camcorders >>> > > by imposes on me. >>> > > >>> > > If I shoot hand held I'm gonna get jerky video unless I'm really >>> > > careful. I have to be next to the person I'm talking to or no more >>> > > than 4 feet away. >>> > > >>> > > I have to be creative in finding ways to stabilize the camcorder as >>> > > I walk; like having the camcorder on a very small tripod braced in a >>> > > handbag pocket. This may or may not work for you. >>> > > >>> > > If I am recording an event or lecture I'm taking my 30x optical zoom >>> > > JVC Hard Drive Camcorder and a tripod. >>> > > >>> > > My point is that comparing $1,200 features to a $200 camcorder is >>> > > inherently frustrating. >>> > > >>> > > If you need more stuff then you'll have to willing to jump to the >>> > > next price class. >>> > > >>> > > Gena >>> > > http://outonthestoop.blogspot.com >>> > > http://createvideonotebook.blogspot.com >>> > > >>> > > --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com >>> <mailto:videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com> <videoblogging%40yahoogroups.com>, >> > David Jones <david.jo...@...> >>> > > wrote: >>>> > > > >>>> > > > My quest for a cheap new videoblogging camera continues... >>>> > > > I came across the Kodak Zi8 HD pocket camcorder: >>>> > > > >> > >> http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/pd/Zi8_Pocket_Video_Camera/produc >> tID.156585800 >>>> > > > Test footage looks really good: >>>> > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX-raL4iQoY >>>> > > > and the main benefit is that it has an external mic jack. >>>> > > > It even has a remote which is essential for solo video blogging. >>>> > > > Only downside seems to be lack of swivel head, so I won't be able to >>>> > > > see myself in the video. That would be annoying, but not a >>>> > > > showstopper. At least it would stop me looking off-lens all the >>>> > > > time... >>>> > > > >>>> > > > The real test will always under my own conditions of course, I shoot >>>> > > > in mostly the same location indoors in a fluoro lit workshop. >>>> > > > >>>> > > > I was considering the Canon FS200 SD card camcorder (looking for >>>> > > > second hand because new is out of my price range), but the sensor is >>>> > > > only 1/6" so most likely has fairly horrible low light performance, >>>> > > > and the reviews mention this as well. >>>> > > > >>>> > > > I don't need the full HD, but 720 HD would be nice. >>>> > > > >>>> > > > Any comments on the Zi8 for video blogging? >>>> > > > Anyone know of any other pocket video cams with an external mic jack >>>> > > > like the Zi8? >>>> > > > >>>> > > > My current cam is an old Canon Optura60 DV (NTSC), not exactly a >>>> > > > stand-out performer, so I figure a good pocket cam today will likely >>>> > > > beat it. >>>> > > > >>>> > > > Thanks >>>> > > > Dave. >>>> > > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> > > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
