Hi John,
I like the flip-out action of Flip and other pocket cameras because it is easy for students to get the video off of the camera without needing any cables or card readers. However, I do have a few full-size cameras, too, that I lend mostly to teachers. I’m interested in what model Vixia you have. My Sony cameras don’t allow for an external mic and I really need that.
Thanks,
Tracy Earnshaw
Library Media Specialist
Coginchaug Regional High School
P.O. Box 280
135 Pickett Lane
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7218 (fax)
"Libraries are no longer ‘grocery stores’ where students can go to pick up ingredients, but ‘kitchens,’ where they have the resources necessary to create a finished product." --Joyce Valenza
CRHS Library Website-- http://tearnshaw4.wix.com/crhslmc
From: CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces+tearnshaw=rsd13.org@mylist.net] On Behalf Of John Brakeman
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 8:08 AM
To: Earnshaw,Tracy
Cc: KRISTINE P. EMOND; CASL-l@mylist.net
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] video cameras
I just bought two Cannon Vixia video cameras that work amazing. My kids use them for making PSA to show on our school TV station, promo pieces, and projects that teachers have them working on that require this kind of outcome. I used B and H as my vendor, and although, these cameras are a bit more expensive, the things the students can produce with them are amazing. I also bought tripods, really nice microphones that attach to the cameras and a green screen (I had a little extra money this year), but money well spent. I will let teachers take out the camera, but the students are usually realeased to me to work with the cameras and various projects they are constructing. Hope this helps!
John Brakeman
On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 7:57 AM, Earnshaw,Tracy <tearnshaw@rsd13.org> wrote:
I, too, am trying to replace Flip cameras as they wear out. I bought two cameras last year, but the flip-out USB is kind of rickety. I tried to look them up at B & H but they don’t even sell them anymore. I did find this one that I may try…
Tracy Earnshaw
Library Media Specialist
Coginchaug Regional High School
P.O. Box 280
135 Pickett Lane
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-7218 (fax)
"Libraries are no longer ‘grocery stores’ where students can go to pick up ingredients, but ‘kitchens,’ where they have the resources necessary to create a finished product." --Joyce Valenza
CRHS Library Website-- http://tearnshaw4.wix.com/crhslmc
From: CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of KRISTINE P. EMOND
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 3:23 PM
To: CASL-l@mylist.net
Subject: [CASL-L] video cameras
Could you please tell me if your library provides video equipment to students to film projects? We had a number of flip cameras that we give out to students but those have worn out. Looking for alternatives. I know students could use their phones, but I am hoping for a different choice. Thank you!!
Kristine Emond
Library/Media Specialist
East Hartford High School
East Hartford, CT 06118
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