Anyone know of a slow motion camcorder for stroke analysis? I think Casio has one but it can run $1000.
slow motion camcorder
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There is software from a company called "Sports Motion". I have it but it only works with tape drive camcorders. I have a T.V. with built in DVD player and it allow you to select 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, or 1/7 speed. And of course you can plug your camcorder directly into the TV but then you only get regular speed.
Dave Nelson
There is software from a company called "Sports Motion". I have it but it only works with tape drive camcorders. I have a T.V. with built in DVD player and it allow you to select 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, or 1/7 speed. And of course you can plug your camcorder directly into the TV but then you only get regular speed.
Dave Nelson
Good slow motion is hard to do cheap. If you are near a major city, you are better off finding a production rental house and renting a camera that shoots 60fps. Will end up being cheaper. Just make sure you have LOTS of light. The faster the frame rate, the less light the camera can capture.
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My research shows Sanyo makes 3 cameras from under $200 to just over $400 that could do the job. The cheaper version, the CG10-HD shoots 30fps and will snap stills at the same time at 7fps. I understand you can forward frame by frame to see the motion. The VPC-FH1 at just over $400(Amazon) actually does 600fps slow motion and shoot stills at 12fps. I cannot find these locally except one of the cheaper ones I am going to try tomorrow. I'll let everyone know who is interested in stroke analysis.
My research shows Sanyo makes 3 cameras from under $200 to just over $400 that could do the job. The cheaper version, the CG10-HD shoots 30fps and will snap stills at the same time at 7fps. I understand you can forward frame by frame to see the motion. The VPC-FH1 at just over $400(Amazon) actually does 600fps slow motion and shoot stills at 12fps. I cannot find these locally except one of the cheaper ones I am going to try tomorrow. I'll let everyone know who is interested in stroke analysis.
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You don't need a special camera, try this to watch back your
stroke, you can download the trial version for free.
You can use if for all sports, I use it for my golf and pool.
You can play back it with 6 or 7 different speeds, and
plays frame by frame.
All you have do is upload your video of your stoke from
any digital camera or camcorder.
then you can access if from cswing...
hours of fun
http://www.cswing.com/
Be sure to change your shutter speed if you use a high frame rate. At 60 FPS, be sure to use a bare minimum of 1/250th. You'll need extra light to do this. This will help to reduce motion blur and give you a clean shot.
Casio has more and they start (Amazon) from 300:
http://www.casio.com/products/Cameras/High_Speed_EXILIM/
I record at normal speed, then put it on my computer.
Adobe Elements allows to to produce video in any speed you want.
Adobe Elements allows to to produce video in any speed you want.
I do it
on the spot for instant feedback. Don't have time to mess with computer or DVD recorder. Bought the Sanyo cg-10 today for under $200 and it is perfect. Can shoot at 60fps and play back at 30fps or go frame by frame. Good clarity and plays through my portable DVD player. Whole rig fits in a 9" by 12" box plus the tripod. Have about $300 invested and it works perfect anywhere.
on the spot for instant feedback. Don't have time to mess with computer or DVD recorder. Bought the Sanyo cg-10 today for under $200 and it is perfect. Can shoot at 60fps and play back at 30fps or go frame by frame. Good clarity and plays through my portable DVD player. Whole rig fits in a 9" by 12" box plus the tripod. Have about $300 invested and it works perfect anywhere.