Re: [Harp-L] Camcorder

["Abner" <cdgaldos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So far the Zoom H2 recorder is coming up a lot.
I need to check it out.
I want to thank all you guys that have sent me suggestion on and off list.
It seems like the Zoom H2 is only audio.  I'm looking for a video camcorder
so I can see and hear myself play.

abner ( BluEyes, why should the crowd be the only one enjoying my good 
looks)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garry" <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Abner" <cdgaldos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 7:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Camcorder


> Abner wrote:
> > I know a lot of you guys record your playing both in audio and video.
> > I am asking for the best advice with the lowest cost.
> > I don' t want to to pay more then $175.
> i'll leave video out of the equation for now.  that's a lot of additional
> cost and hassle that you don't really need.  if you do need the occasional
> video, pretty much any digital camera will do an ok job at recording 
> video.
> just put it on a tripod so it doesn't shake.
>
> for audio, your best bet is a zoom h2 recorder.  you can get one at amazon
> for around $150.  add $10-$20 for a 4 or 8G sd card and you're all set. 
> if you
> don't have a mic stand, get one of those, too, or rig some other kind of 
> stand
> for it, or a way to attach it to a large or small tripod.  a big roll of 
> 3M blue masking
> tape is an invaluable accessory, allowing you to record in all kinds of 
> weird situations.
> pick up a small fanny pack at a rummage sale to hold it all and you're 
> good to go.
>
> --
> We make a living from what we get, but we make a life from what we give.
> - Kathy Moser