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Know How... 210: Choosing Your Podcast Camera

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Ever wonder how to decide which camera is the right one for your podcast setup? Fr. Robert and Bryan will show you how!

Choosing your Podcast Camera

Step 1: Know your format and budget!

  • Sub $100 -- USB Cameras (Mostly for live streaming.)
  • Sub $400 -- GoPro Cameras (High-Risk shots... should NOT be used as a primary)
  • Sub $1000 – CMOS-sensor handhelds
  • Sub $2000 – Multiple sensor, mid-range handhelds
  • Sub $3000 – Multiple sensor, mid-range Prosumer
  • $4000 and above – multiple sensor, high-end Prosumer and above

    • Step 2: Know your Sensors!

    Many cameras us CMOS sensors. They're MUCH better than they were in the old days, but they're still not as sensitive to light as CCDs. Multiple Sensor cameras use multiple sensors to pick up red/blue/green. 3CCD is still the gold standard.

    Step 3: Know your Audio!

    You want a camera has dedicated STANDARD audio inputs. XLR preferred - 3.5mm acceptable. Avoid proprietary solutions.

    Step 4: Know your Media Format!

    AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) with SDHC storage

    • Data Rates from 10 to 25Mbps
    • Can record on SD Class 10 cards – minimum of 10Mbps write speed (a 32GB Class 10 will cost ~$20)
    • 32GB of storage can capture 4 hours at 1080p 60fps

      • DVCPro with P2 (Professional Plug-In)

      • Maximum Data Rate of 1.2GB (a 32GB P2 card will cost ~$300)
      • Will EAT through the memory: 32 min at 1080i 60fps

        • Logitech HD Pro C920

        • Price: ~$70
        • Includes H.264 Hardware Encoding

          • Panasonic AG-HMC150

          • Price: ~$1000
            • HDMI + Ethernet

            "I want to buy an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to an external monitor. I notice that most of the cables listed on Amazon include Ethernet. Will I have a problem if I use one of these cables to only use an external monitor wit my laptop?"

            -- William Burlingame

            HDMI with Ethernet

            • It's a standard HDMI cable that supports 720p or 1080i.
            • It also has a dedicated data channel (HDMI Ethernet Channel) that works ONLY if the device on either end of the cable support the HDMI Ethernet Channel
            • However, it will work just fine as a Plain-Ole-HDMI Cable

              • Personally, I'm a fan of the "Select Series" of HDMI Cables at Monoprice

              • About 50% the cost of Amazon's cables
              • Their 6" version does just fine with 4K signal
                • New Motors for my Alien-X

                "New day, new quadcopter problem for me. Got my 450 all together and ready to go. Put the props on in preparation for the first flight.... and one of the prop nuts just pulls off of the motor.... don't think I'll be flying with that. I had really cheeped out on the motors with that one (silly me). So, for a 450mm frame, running 10" or 11" props on 3 cell batteries, what would you all recommend for motors?"

                -- Travis Hershberger

                Two inexpensive motors that I like!

                • Emax MT2213 (935KV)
                • Emax MT2216 (810KV)
                  • The 2213 is better at 3s w/a 10" prop
                  • The 2216 is better at 4s w/a 10" prop
                  • Make sure to get CCW and CW threading!
                    • Arduino Help

                    "1 - Does anyone know the value of the two variable resistors on Fr. Ballecer's Arduino project board?

                    2 - What is the backboard that Fr. Ballecer is using to mount his Arduino and Breadboard?

                    I have tried searching the Community for this information but I'm not having any luck. -- Thanks...

                    also, why is Cranky Hippo such a Diva?"

                    -- Joe Valasko

                    Here are the Pots I used:

                    • 8pcs 3-pin, 15mm shaft w/caps
                    • 1K to 1M Impedance

                      • And here is my Arduino Uno Mounting Board

                      These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/210

                      Hosts: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ and Bryan Burnett

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