Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-20 Thread tjpa
On Oct 19, 2009, at 3:02 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: This is about right. What passes for generally acceptable video or audio quality in the computer world can likely be obtained with $20 components. Being a bit facetious here, but not by much. I knew WFBs would jump at the $20 option.

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread Richard P.
Actually, I was thinking more in line of a webcam that would attach to the monitor. Also looking for a decent mic for recording podcasts. Richard P. On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Oct 18, 2009, at 6:30 PM, Richard P. wrote: Can anyone make some recommendations

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread mike
You can check out podcasts you like and find out what they use. I'm pretty sure guys like Adam Curry keep lists of what they use online. If you not I'm sure you could email the podcasters and find out. On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Richard P. richs...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I was

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread tjpa
On Oct 19, 2009, at 12:49 PM, Richard P. wrote: Actually, I was thinking more in line of a webcam that would attach to the monitor. Also looking for a decent mic for recording podcasts. Go to Radio Shack with a $20 bill.

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 1:55 PM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: Go to Radio Shack with a $20 bill. This is about right. What passes for generally acceptable video or audio quality in the computer world can likely be obtained with $20 components. Being a bit facetious here, but not by much.

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-19 Thread b_s-wilk
Agreed. However, if you have a DV camcorder to use as a web cam, you'll look more fabulous than with the cheapo web cam. Don't run out and buy one just for the web. The cheaper camera might be better because it has terrible resolution, thus will use less bandwidth. You have to RTFM for the

[CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-18 Thread Richard P.
Can anyone make some recommendations for web cams, as well as a microphone? Looking for something of decent quality for creating podcasts and conferencing. Any suggestion on what qualities and/or specs to look out for would be appreciated as well. Windows XP, Vista, mostly used on desktop.

Re: [CGUYS] Web Cam, Microphone recommendations

2009-10-18 Thread tjpa
On Oct 18, 2009, at 6:30 PM, Richard P. wrote: Can anyone make some recommendations for web cams, as well as a http://www.geekbrief.tv/brief-641-a-tale-of-three-cameras They use a $5000 camera for their podcast and compare it to cheaper models.