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Re: Which camera?
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lugnet.animation
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Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:11:07 GMT
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In lugnet.animation, Mike Thorn wrote:
> Just be sure to look for something with these specs:
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> Manual flash
> Manual focus (if possible)
> Macro mode
> At least 2x zoom (if possible - not necessary but very helpful)
> LCD Viewfinder (almost necessary - I couldn't film without mine!)
> Picture size at least 1024x786 (you can always resize if there isn't a
> lower setting - the high numbers will help the resolution of the film)
Specifically, make sure you get one that does all the above in streaming webcam
mode. The most valuable tool in stop-mo animation is onion-skinning. This
generally only works in "webcam" mode, in my experience.
I use a Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 for all my stuff and it's turned out OK (see
http://www.oblongpictures.co.uk for examples)
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| (...) I don't have the Pro4K though I've heard great things about it. However, I would recommend that you spend a little more and go out and buy yourself a digital camera, somewhere in the 2+MP range. The reasons being that you will get excellent (...) (21 years ago, 5-Dec-03, to lugnet.animation)
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