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Title: Slow motion playback
Post by: dragon rider on November 01, 2009, 05:53:00 PM

I'm looking for a camcorder for, among other things, video-ing my practice sessions and then watching the playback to see why my errant shots are errant.

Among the many things I can't figure out is how you can tell if a given camcorder is compatible with slow motion playback in the hope that if the playback is slow enough I can actually figure out what's going on.  I've seed ads that say they can playback 3 seconds of video over 12, which seems like a fine idea.  My problem is I can't figure out how to tell whether that's an example or a limit?  My full shot, from the beginning to my draw to conclusion usually takes more than 3 seconds.

Any help would be appreciated.  

Thanks.

Title: Re: Slow motion playback
Post by: lugones on November 01, 2009, 06:36:00 PM

What about casio ex-f1 for example?

Title: Re: Slow motion playback
Post by: Snakeeater on November 03, 2009, 02:07:00 PM

I would check the manufacturers website for information, maybe a users manual or call their tech support number.

You might also look into digital cameras. My point and shoot takes video and I can look at it in slow motion. It also has a jack so I can watch it on my television.

Title: Re: Slow motion playback
Post by: Greg Owen on November 03, 2009, 09:09:00 PM

I just ordered a casio ex-fc100 for this. It takes alot of light but should work well. Here is a video taken with it.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqGMz7oDpeE

Title: Re: Slow motion playback
Post by: centaur on November 12, 2009, 04:33:00 PM

Do you have a Mac, by chance? If so, Imovie lets you slow down or speed up clips.

Title: Re: Slow motion playback
Post by: Chris Shelton on February 01, 2010, 10:34:00 AM

windows movie makers lets you slow it down as well.  But, most camcorders let you move forward by frame after the video is paused?