The coolest HD Camcorder thread. Kodak Zi8 on steroids.
http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ml#post1262895
So I had been going thru YT & Vimeo & came across a guy named Juan Cintron. He had the baddest zi8 rig I have ever seen. See his video here:
Apparently the external mic jack on the zi8 is indeed stereo and not mono. Juan in the video above had a Sony stereo mic hooked up. Later in another article I read, he upgraded to a Rode Videomic which was also stereo. Here is footage he shot with the same rig and the Rode mic:
More pics and details:
How to fit an entire HD video rig into a 15-inch notebook sleeve | alect's blog
The Mutant Camcorder Rigs That Stormed CES - Camcorders - Gizmodo
So anyway, after checkin the setup out thoroughly, I decided to pull the trigger last night when I stopped into Best-Buy. Both the zi8 & the Dynex Bracket were on "open box buy" with a significant discount. Picked up the cam for $134 & the bracket for $14. Not a bad score. Im now ordering the rest of the parts online and will finish building this bad boy. My version will likely include a wireless lav mic so I can do some kick ass Kern style vids. The wireless mics Im looking at are seen in the videos below:
Sennheiser Wireless G2 System
YOGAmazing Soccer Workout filmed with the Kodak Zi8 on Vimeo
Audio Technica Pro 88w:
Other notable references:
Kodak Zi8 with Sennheiser Shotgun Microphone on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Review: Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera ? PaulStamatiou.com
I like the panavise car windshield mount in the above link, that should help get some good in car vid like Kern does. I think the info in this post should help most of you newbies and veterans alike looking to get some bitchin high quality video and audio for low budget pricing.
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