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ED · 04-18-2002, 11:31 AM

There is a sony store nearby so i'd like to get a sony.

I'm going to be doing some live vid feeds and i'd like to know which camera to use. I have to have the camera on a remote tripod with zoom and pan so the girls can control it themselves.

I've looked at some sony digital 8 cams and a sony remote tripod. I can't figure out what exactly is needed on the camera to make it zoom from the remote tripod.

i think this is the feature i need but i'm not too sure
"Intelligent Accessory Shoe - instantly recognizes compatible accessories, like lights and microphones, powers and interacts with them"

There are some sony digital 8 cams here.

http://www.sonystyle.ca/webapp/comme...lay =features

ED · 04-18-2002, 12:50 PM

come on
i just gota know how to set the girls up with a remote so they can pan and zoom.

ED · 04-18-2002, 09:06 PM

fiveyes · 04-18-2002, 09:43 PM

You need two controls, actually. For the zoom function, the supplied IR remote (with Sony camcorders) has that already on it. Or, you could use a wired LANC controller. I use the Digital Zoom Controller from Studio1 Productions, http://www.studio1productions.com/dzc1.htm and find it to be reliable and well-built.

For a remote pan and tilt, I can recommend the Bescor Electronic Motorized Pan Head (MP-101), which I got from B & H Photo, http://www03.bhphotovideo.com/defaul...ED84 24232D0.

Both come with extension cords, which you may as well get from the beginning- they add a great deal of flexibility to the setup, they're not that expensive and you'll want them sooner or later...

pat · 04-19-2002, 02:32 AM

Alternatively, pick up a Sony EVI-D30. You can usually find them brand new for under $500 on ebay. I got one new for $400 a few months ago - if you want to see the quality and stuff, hit me up on ICQ 39975690 and I'll crank it up.

mule · 04-19-2002, 03:02 AM

Yep, the IR remote is all you need to zoom, lanc if you want to pan and tilt. I have the DCR TRV 900 and it absolutely rocks.

edited because I don't read properly

Theo · 04-19-2002, 04:27 AM

a friend told me
sony = fiat

Trax · 04-19-2002, 04:55 AM

^hehe

ED · 04-19-2002, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the info guys
I'd still like some more info, specifically on the sony digital 8 series. I'm 100% certain that i'm getting one. I guess i could go for not having a pan function but it would be a lot better if i had one. i just learned recently that they come with a remote which can zoom. I'd like to knwo if i can get something which can pan the camera for me PLUS control the zoom function on the camera with ONE remote instead of getting 2.

DrGuile · 04-19-2002, 10:48 AM

Sony EVI-D30

this is what we use...

fiveyes · 04-19-2002, 12:45 PM

You know, for simply live streaming, I'd go with DrGuile. Here's a link to check out the system (there may be better prices, I didn't look too hard) http://goelectronic.com/Merchant2/me...O+CONFERENCING

With that set up, you could connect the output to both a VCR, for replay later, and your computer with a capture device and streaming software, for live upload. The VCR could be of whatever quality you could afford, in increasing order- VHS (uhh!), S-VHS or Hi-8, and DV formats.

As far as Digital8, I'd only recommend that if you have already been working in Hi-8 and want to ease into digital formats. Even then, it's still only an intermediate step and you'll soon be lusting for the 3 chip cams that you're not going to find until you finally go with the DV format entirely.

In other words, if you're starting out, go with a Sony TRV900, VX2000 or PD150, or a Canon GL1 or XL1. Otherwise with Digital8, you're buying into a proprietory Sony format that may not be around later and, for me at least, is a merely a temporary bridge from analog formats.

ED · 04-20-2002, 12:24 PM

i'm not going to do JUST live streaming
i'm also going to be making a couple movies.
I don't have enough cash to go DV yet.

04-18-2002, 11:31 AM	#1
ED Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vagina Posts: 176	Which sony Vid cam for Live vid feeds. There is a sony store nearby so i'd like to get a sony. I'm going to be doing some live vid feeds and i'd like to know which camera to use. I have to have the camera on a remote tripod with zoom and pan so the girls can control it themselves. I've looked at some sony digital 8 cams and a sony remote tripod. I can't figure out what exactly is needed on the camera to make it zoom from the remote tripod. i think this is the feature i need but i'm not too sure "Intelligent Accessory Shoe - instantly recognizes compatible accessories, like lights and microphones, powers and interacts with them" There are some sony digital 8 cams here. http://www.sonystyle.ca/webapp/comme...lay =features __________________ When you fuck... life don't suck. - ED Try my new script. Great for TGPz and traffic trading sites. ONLY $200 http://www.topTGPz.com/uberscript Hit me on ICQ 103827206 and I'll tell you what this script can do for you. Last edited by ED; 04-18-2002 at 11:32 AM..

04-18-2002, 12:50 PM	#2
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04-19-2002, 03:02 AM	#6
mule Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: hamsterdam Posts: 6,085	Yep, the IR remote is all you need to zoom, lanc if you want to pan and tilt. I have the DCR TRV 900 and it absolutely rocks. edited because I don't read properly __________________ Converting like a mofo Last edited by mule; 04-19-2002 at 03:03 AM..

04-19-2002, 10:40 AM	#9
ED Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vagina Posts: 176	Thanks for the info guys I'd still like some more info, specifically on the sony digital 8 series. I'm 100% certain that i'm getting one. I guess i could go for not having a pan function but it would be a lot better if i had one. i just learned recently that they come with a remote which can zoom. I'd like to knwo if i can get something which can pan the camera for me PLUS control the zoom function on the camera with ONE remote instead of getting 2. __________________ When you fuck... life don't suck. - ED Try my new script. Great for TGPz and traffic trading sites. ONLY $200 http://www.topTGPz.com/uberscript Hit me on ICQ 103827206 and I'll tell you what this script can do for you.

04-18-2002, 09:43 PM	#4
fiveyes Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,680	You need two controls, actually. For the zoom function, the supplied IR remote (with Sony camcorders) has that already on it. Or, you could use a wired LANC controller. I use the Digital Zoom Controller from Studio1 Productions, http://www.studio1productions.com/dzc1.htm and find it to be reliable and well-built. For a remote pan and tilt, I can recommend the Bescor Electronic Motorized Pan Head (MP-101), which I got from B & H Photo, http://www03.bhphotovideo.com/defaul...ED84 24232D0. Both come with extension cords, which you may as well get from the beginning- they add a great deal of flexibility to the setup, they're not that expensive and you'll want them sooner or later...

04-19-2002, 02:32 AM	#5
pat Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 157	Alternatively, pick up a Sony EVI-D30. You can usually find them brand new for under $500 on ebay. I got one new for $400 a few months ago - if you want to see the quality and stuff, hit me up on ICQ 39975690 and I'll crank it up.

04-19-2002, 04:27 AM	#7
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	a friend told me sony = fiat

04-19-2002, 04:55 AM	#8
Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	^hehe

04-19-2002, 10:48 AM	#10
DrGuile Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,025	Sony EVI-D30 this is what we use... __________________ LiveBucks / Privatefeeds - Giving you money since 1999 Up to 50% Commission! 25% Webmaster Referal Powered by Gamma

04-19-2002, 12:45 PM	#11
fiveyes Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,680	You know, for simply live streaming, I'd go with DrGuile. Here's a link to check out the system (there may be better prices, I didn't look too hard) http://goelectronic.com/Merchant2/me...O+CONFERENCING With that set up, you could connect the output to both a VCR, for replay later, and your computer with a capture device and streaming software, for live upload. The VCR could be of whatever quality you could afford, in increasing order- VHS (uhh!), S-VHS or Hi-8, and DV formats. As far as Digital8, I'd only recommend that if you have already been working in Hi-8 and want to ease into digital formats. Even then, it's still only an intermediate step and you'll soon be lusting for the 3 chip cams that you're not going to find until you finally go with the DV format entirely. In other words, if you're starting out, go with a Sony TRV900, VX2000 or PD150, or a Canon GL1 or XL1. Otherwise with Digital8, you're buying into a proprietory Sony format that may not be around later and, for me at least, is a merely a temporary bridge from analog formats.

04-20-2002, 12:24 PM	#12
ED Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vagina Posts: 176	i'm not going to do JUST live streaming i'm also going to be making a couple movies. I don't have enough cash to go DV yet. __________________ When you fuck... life don't suck. - ED Try my new script. Great for TGPz and traffic trading sites. ONLY $200 http://www.topTGPz.com/uberscript Hit me on ICQ 103827206 and I'll tell you what this script can do for you.