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Recommend me: Web Cam

tuscloud311tuscloud311 Registered User regular
edited July 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
Its another addition of "Recommend Me"!

Hey, i know absolutely nothing about webcams, other than they make a good device to watch females from. I am looking for one to meet specific requirements, but i'm sure they are pretty standard. The List:

1. VERY good motion capture. I want to use this for my Rock Band drumming. I know that a video camera would probably be better suitable for a task like this, but i think they are far too expensive, and i dont want to have to take the time to convert the video, etc...maybe overtime, but for now, negatory.

2. Good sound -> video synch. Obviously, if this is for drumming, i want the viewer to hear me do a snare roll, while clearly watching me wail away on the red pad, and not hitting the green one. I dont want a delay.

3. Quality Zooming. my PC is pretty far away from my drum set, so if i want it to focus on the pads, i would prprobably need to zoom in some way.

If you guys can find me a webcam that can meet these specs, i would love it. Online is preferred (as prices are a lot lower), i frequent at Tigerdirect.com, and Newegg.com, so those 2 sites would also be preferred, but its not mandatory.

OR, if you guys can explain what each of the specs are on webcams, i can find one myself. i just have no idea what they are advertising.

Thanks!

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  • 1ddqd1ddqd Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Use a video camera. If you HAVE to use a web cam for this, the Logitech QuickCam is REALLY good, but expensive ($120 - used video camera territory)

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  • tuscloud311tuscloud311 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    How much would a video camera run me, for this purpose? I dont want anything so cheap that it sucks and i never use it, but i also dont want to run up to 200 bucks. anywhere from 100-199 would be ideal. This is primarily the only reason i steer clear of it.

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  • 1ddqd1ddqd Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    The Flip video cameras seem to be in your ballpark. Should do the trick, I've used one and the video isn't bad at all. Check youtube for more info:
    Chris Pirillo reviews the Flip

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  • DmanDman Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Firstly, I don't know of a webcam that can do those things well.
    Secondly, don't zoom with a webcam, just buy a usb extention cord if you do use a webcam.

    I would look at buying or borrowing a used video camera. If you live near some sort of higher education place they might have a digital media society or film club or something.

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