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Shopping for a Mini HD Video Camera? — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:06:25 +0000

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Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:02:25 +0000

[...] got was this big blob of shadow. Lynn Terry did a great review on different cameras comparing the Isonic Snapbox HD665 versus the RCA Small Wonder. You should check out her review if you don’t yet have a video camera. Here’s a video [...]

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:45:38 +0000

Also, if you havent seen it yet, I have an update to the review here: http://www.clicknewz.com/1817/isonic-snapbox-hd665-review-update/ MUCH better quality!

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:44:38 +0000

Good question, Scott. None of the cameras have the option for an external mic. I hadnt thought about using the audio separately… I do quite a bit of audio & podcasting already, and my objective is usually different with video (requires the visual).

For that kind of work & that kind of audio quality, you really need professional equipment. These handheld HD video cams are more for us amateurs & bloggers

By: Scott U

Scott U — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:46:30 +0000

Lynn, I think your son’s wildebeasts would be displeased with the Isonic– with its small view they’d be invisible. Which only suits a cat when it’s stalking ha

Do any of the minicams you’ve tested have an audio hookup? Do you miss the audio accuracy of a separate mike? For example if you were to turn audio from your interview videos into podcasts or separate products, what format works best for you?

I look forward to hearing any comments you have on Camtasia/ Audacity, and appreciate your thoughtful posts.

Thank you & Happy New Year!

By: Lee

Lee — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:22:06 +0000

Great post. I am just learning camtasia so I can get some video up on my site. It looks like HD will end up being the way to go. Camtasia has some kind of sound rendering function that is supposed to eliminate background noises. I do like the idea of the RCA having a flat stand up base for impromptu shots. You would think video mfgs would have thought that out as most of these small units are being bought for convenient use.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:35:36 +0000

Interesting Barbara, I had one other person make that same comment about the audio. I’m not sure why as it seemed to sound okay for me and others.

As I mentioned above, I will do more testing & posts – and I am switching to Camtasia to try file editing. Hopefully it will work there (still not successful with the software that came with the Isonic)…

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:26:49 +0000

Lynn,

The audio is definitely better with the Isonic. I’ve noticed on all of your videos with the RCA that the audio was bad – on some of them I could not understand your words at all. Don’t know if it is my computer or what????

Best wishes and thanks for all you do for us!

Barbara

By: Annie Binns

Annie Binns — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:42:32 +0000

I was relieved to see in the comments that your son has cat(s) – plural. For a minute I thought I was seeing a glitch in the matrix.

In the long run, I am sure you will be happier to have your videos in HD, regardless of which HD camera you end up with. It’s just going to be better.

Annie

By: Brian D. Hawkins

Brian D. Hawkins — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:35:36 +0000

Hi Lynn, that was a great comparison. I like the size. It looks like either one would fit in a shirt pocket. I carry two different digital cameras right now. One requires a camera bag and the other clips to my belt.

Both the Isonic Snapbox HD665 and the RCA Small Wonder make you look lovely too

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:53:39 +0000

April recommended this book in the earlier post, so I'm sharing it here as well - but be sure to check out Mike's link a few comments above this one too (great tips!): Digital Video For Dummies

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:19:37 +0000

Ha – I know a few Australian’s that would find that comment funny! They had a time making fun of my southern accent lol – not to mention the different words we use for some things.

Going back in March, btw – cant wait!

By: Scott Kublin

Scott Kublin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:41:52 +0000

I think your new Australian accent is more noticeable with Snapbox.

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:45:08 +0000

Really appreciate the discussion here – I’m starting to see the value of the Isonic, and am off to do some more testing over the weekend Keep the comments coming – I think we’ll figure this out yet!

By: Lynn Terry

Lynn Terry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:43:57 +0000

Mike,

AWESOME tips at your link. I found this post to be incredibly helpful: http://clickthrill.com/clean-red-widgets-video-tips/ THANK YOU! I am off to try Camtasia with the settings you mentioned, and to use your tips on embedding the high quality (HD) version of my videos into my blog. Very helpful -thanks!!