[videoblogging] Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread MyFirstMemoryDotOrg
I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st test: Just the camera: http://vimeo.com/11574151 With the mic: http://vimeo.com/11574105 I suppose the buzzing came from the two laptops operating very close, so we did a

[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread MyFirstMemoryDotOrg
btw, got a PM about upgrading the firmware, and the camera came with 1.06, the latest one. --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory@... wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the

[videoblogging] MySpace- Anyone have a contact there?

2010-05-08 Thread Sheila E
Here's my dilemma; we have some high profile clients like National Geographic, etc. We create videos for them. We license the material we use. But, sometimes they want popular music, which we do license, and even though we have the license and can prove it, MySpace blocks us and then I have to

[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread compumavengal
The first set with mic off I heard a high pitched sound in the background but the audio was clear. In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Just my 2 cents, Gena

[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread MyFirstMemoryDotOrg
In the second set there was something muting the sound or there was some kind of distance. Was the mic held at the same distance and position each time? Yes, pretty much. The 2nd room was much bigger, but the camera should perform, no? This is just basic test videos in a quiet environment. If

[videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread taoofdavid65
So...just exactly what kind of performance are you expecting out of a $150 camera? I hope nothing professional. It's a low caliber camera. Pretty much you'll get something between crap and amateur results. David http://www.youtube.com/davidhowellca --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com,

Re: [videoblogging] Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread RANDY MANN
is there a gain button on the camera? does the cord fit snugly in the camera? On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 7:52 AM, MyFirstMemoryDotOrg myfirstmemory.org@ gmail.com wrote: I recently bought this combination, and the results are disappointing. Can anyone give their opinion on the results? 1st

Re: [videoblogging] Re: Zi8 with ECM-DS70P

2010-05-08 Thread Jay dedman
what kind of performance are you expecting out of a $150 camera? I hope nothing professional. It's a low caliber camera. Pretty much you'll get something between crap and amateur results. David has a point. Inexpensive cameras offer amazing convenience but limited quality. I use my iPhone to