Camcorder

   Agree with Stefan.  We have a sony camcorder and case for RYAS squad training.  The case fits most of the newer compact digital cameras although viewing can be quite hard when its sunny.  I have also tried the Aquapak case for the same camera but found that it was so much bigger than the camera it was difficult to operate.
The Sony system is sorted and most of the cameras have USB streaming so if you use Windows XP you don't need additional software to view the recording.  Still can be taken etc so times can be recorded visually aswell.

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Barty Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Scotland Online Status: Offline Posts: 240	Post Options Post Reply Quote Barty Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Camcorder Posted: 15 May 05 at 7:23pm
	Agree with Stefan. We have a sony camcorder and case for RYAS squad training. The case fits most of the newer compact digital cameras although viewing can be quite hard when its sunny. I have also tried the Aquapak case for the same camera but found that it was so much bigger than the camera it was difficult to operate. The Sony system is sorted and most of the cameras have USB streaming so if you use Windows XP you don't need additional software to view the recording. Still can be taken etc so times can be recorded visually aswell.
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Stefan Lloyd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 03 Aug 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1599	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stefan Lloyd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 05 at 3:03pm
	Sony do a waterproof box for their camcorders which works well. The microphone still works. I used one to produce a class coaching video from a RIB.

Ralph T Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 20 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 36	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ralph T Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 05 at 1:37pm
	I am looking to buy a camcorder to record finishes from a committee boat. It needs to be waterproofed (presumably in a case), able to record my voice calling the sail numbers as boats cross the finish line and have a timer so that we can identify times for General Handicaps. Also, it would be good if it did not 'weigh a ton' as I could be holding it for some 15-20 mins (on some sort of frame to sit on my shoulder?) Another consideration is the method of recording and playback. Manual recording systems are never perfect and sometimes can cause unacceptable delays in posting the race results on the noticeboard (anyone at the ET last week will know what I mean ). I would like the option to be able to send the recorded media back to the clubhouse (by RIB as via mobile/internet would be too expensive) so that someone can sit in a nice warm room and extract the results from the recorded media, whilst we get on with starting another race. This means that picture quality, freeze frame, playback a few frames and time display is a major consideration. Suggestions on which manufacturer, model, specification to choose from would be gratefully appreciated.