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May 12, 2018 22:01:13   #
James Slick Loc: Pittsburgh,PA
 
cidbearit wrote:
Posting an update.

Thanks to all who replied to my original post. After reading everything here, I decided my best option was purchasing a new video camera (GAS attack). After looking at what fit my budget and my needs, I purchased, as a refurb from B&H, the Panasonic HC-WXF991K. I did my homework on livestreaming on Facebook, and got everything set up.

Commencement was today, and here is the result https://www.facebook.com/Marygrove.College/videos/10156480606457193/?t=433 . In addition to the stream, I also set up the stage lighting and the sound. I fed from the soundboard via three linked-together patch cords straight to the camera, so there is some degradation to the sound, but all-in-all, I'm pleased with the results. I'm seated on the stage to the right in the third row (big guy with the grey hair), so I wasn't managing the feed realtime, but I did have my phone out checking it while the ceremonies progressed.

Again, thank you all for your input!

Dennis
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That's a nice camera (especially for the size!). I don't have 4K(UHD) anything,but since it can "downsample" to 1080 (Full HD)...,and I know that Panasonic makes dang good camcorders. - Uh oh, I'm I getting G.A.S.?

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May 13, 2018 01:10:38   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
cabunit wrote:
Not sure "set it and forget it" will work. Both Nikon DSLRs I have will record only 20 minute clips at a time, then you must hit the record button again. (One source says this is to keep them from being classified as "video cameras" which are subject to different import rules.) I seem to remember (but can't locate now in any of my searches) an accessory that would let you record continuously. Perhaps another UHHer can shed some light. Good luck!


Won't happen. DSLRs are limited to 20 minutes video recording to avoid being classified by the European Union as video recorders, which subject imports to a higher tariff. Sad but true.

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May 13, 2018 05:22:52   #
James Slick Loc: Pittsburgh,PA
 
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Won't happen. DSLRs are limited to 20 minutes video recording to avoid being classified by the European Union as video recorders, which subject imports to a higher tariff. Sad but true.


A retarded law, Why is a "video recorder" more taxable than a "still recorder"? Who knows? I'm betting the "entertainment" industry is behind this, I know that blank audio cassettes were taxed at a high rate in (at least) the UK on the off chance that some record label (not artist, since, in reality, they had no say.) might lose a sale because some kid recorded a tune off of the radio......

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May 13, 2018 08:48:41   #
Skiextreme2 Loc: Northwest MA
 
Nice with the camera elevated

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