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| mschenker(at)comcast.net |
Posted - 12/27/2005 : 07:33:28 AM
I am interested in the MPEG-4 2. It looks like a nice, simple way to capture video and audio.
I'm a woodworker and I create short videos captured in the woodshop. I mounted a small camera to a rotating pedestal in the center of ths shop, and I face it in the direction of the operation I'm recording. The trick is, I need the device to go on by itself at a certain time so I can work at the machine without interruption. I can't stop whjat I'm doing to fiddle with a remote control, so I'm interested in the timer fucntion of the MPEG-4 2.
There was some unfinished discussion of the timer a while back.
-- Is this feature not implemented in the MPEG-4 2?
-- Can someone explain how this feature works?
-- There is no screen on the MPEG-4 2, so how do you know what time you have set it for?
-- What options do you have with the timer?
Thanks! |
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| FJ |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 11:40:16 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mschenker(at)comcast.net
FJ,
Thanks for your response. The difficult thing for me is to decide whether I need to move up to a 442 or if the MPEG-4 is good enough.
I'm not going to use the device to watch the videos, only to record them, so the 442 seems like it's more than I need. However, it seems that the 442 would allow me to program and record all in the wood shop. With the MPEG-4, I'd have to take the device out of the shop to a screen to program it, then bring it back to the shop.
Things to think about...
In the meantime, I'd be interested in hearing from other people about their experiences with the MPEG-4.
Thanks again.
Correct, this is one thing I wanted to suggest, but I figured that price was the limitation. The Recorder 2 has more recording options available, but the 442 will allow you to get everything done on site. You can set up 3 recordings of up to 4h with the 442. The other advantage of the 442 is the big hard drive. Just keep in mind that files created by the 442 will not play on the PSP or video iPod unless you convert them.
To summarize, if you want an all in one solution, the 442 will be great, if you want to play the videos on the PSP and the video iPod and can not spend more than $150 (I assume you already have memory cards), the Recorder 2 is the way to go.
FJ |
| mschenker(at)comcast.net |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 11:20:05 AM
Keith,
I don't have a Web site yet. I'm setting one up, and these videos will be part of it. |
| mschenker(at)comcast.net |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 11:18:17 AM
FJ,
Thanks for your response. The difficult thing for me is to decide whether I need to move up to a 442 or if the MPEG-4 is good enough.
I'm not going to use the device to watch the videos, only to record them, so the 442 seems like it's more than I need. However, it seems that the 442 would allow me to program and record all in the wood shop. With the MPEG-4, I'd have to take the device out of the shop to a screen to program it, then bring it back to the shop.
Things to think about...
In the meantime, I'd be interested in hearing from other people about their experiences with the MPEG-4.
Thanks again. |
| American Techpusher |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 10:13:13 AM
Interesting, do you have a website?
The Recorder 2 will be able to meet your needs..
Keith Ashwood
American Techpushers
www.americantechpushers.com |
| FJ |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 09:58:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mschenker(at)comcast.net
I am interested in the MPEG-4 2. It looks like a nice, simple way to capture video and audio.
I'm a woodworker and I create short videos captured in the woodshop. I mounted a small camera to a rotating pedestal in the center of ths shop, and I face it in the direction of the operation I'm recording. The trick is, I need the device to go on by itself at a certain time so I can work at the machine without interruption. I can't stop whjat I'm doing to fiddle with a remote control, so I'm interested in the timer fucntion of the MPEG-4 2.
There was some unfinished discussion of the timer a while back.
-- Is this feature not implemented in the MPEG-4 2?
-- Can someone explain how this feature works?
-- There is no screen on the MPEG-4 2, so how do you know what time you have set it for?
-- What options do you have with the timer?
Thanks!
You have timer recording on the Recorder 2: Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly and manual recording (if the unit is on, you just have to press the recording button). A red light indicats when the unit is recording.
You need a screen for set up. You should be able to set it up with a TV (you can program a few recordings), then move the unit and connect it to your camera.
FJ |
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