http://ucanr.org/blogs/mediagear/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Trying to make it easier to just get along.... en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:22 PST Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:22 PST In the previous post I told you about the sites I use to help me evaluate a digital camera. The side-by-side comparison feature on the dpreview.com site was helpful in my look at this new camera and my current Rebel.Since I haven't made a recommendation in a while, I thought I better take a minute to let you know about the latest Canon Digital Rebel. But first, the reason there hasn't been much from me about the latest Rebel is because I am very satisfied with the one I'm using right now. It is......
]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:22 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1951&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1951 When I'm asked about a particular digital still camera, I check the specs and technical and user reviews at one of three websites. The most comprehensive is http://dpreview.com. The analysis is in-depth with examples of the tests they run on every camera: color accuracy, resolution, lens errors, etc. There is an especially good Buyer's Guide utility where you select the features you are looking for in a new camera and it will provide the results in side-by-side comparisons. The prices listed......
]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:18:42 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1452&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1452 The Canon HF200 ($600) is versatile and with Adobe Premiere Elements v.7 ($60 with educational discount) editing software will let you produce video for the web and DVD with no additional software. It records to 32GB flash memory cards. Much more re-usable than tape, cutting down on supplies in the future. We get our software through UCD’s discounter: http://www.ships.shi.com/go/ucdavis Here’s info about the Canon Vixia HF200 camera:......
]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:13:18 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1435&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1435 Since November 2008, I've been using the Canon HV30, a high-definition (HD) camcorder. This unit is tape-based. I'm still hopeful there will be a hard disk drive (HDD) model that actually does what I need it to do, but they still lack quality and external microphone inputs that are available on tape-based camcorders. It's in the $600 range now and will no doubt drop as the next model release occurs. As always, I recommend getting a spare battery, and by tape by the 5-pack. While this camera......
]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:20:45 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1217&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1217 For about 3 solid months I've been using the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam. It has a great 2MP resolution and can clip to the top of your laptop screen or rest on your monitor depending on your setup. It connects to your computer via a USB port. It also has a good quality built-in microphone so you can make sure you’re clearly heard. Dan Dooley used one for his town hall meetings in September 08. It costs about $99 but I've been seeing it advertised with a $40 rebate. Like most......
]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:59:36 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=670&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=670 I've been using the latest Canon Digital Rebel for 3 months now. The features that especially stand out are: 12 megapixels for the same price as all the other new Rebels. The camera's size is about the same as the last couple of Rebels. Even though there are new features that take up more room, like the larger sensor, the smaller battery and smaller media allow for it without a significant increase in the body size. Easily adjustable ISO settings while looking through the......
]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:43:24 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=451&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=451 Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi (450D) It's almost here. A 12MP Digital SLR camera I can afford. Canon will release in mid-April '08 the latest in the Canon EOS Digital Rebel line, the 450D, also known as the Xsi. It replaces the XTi and its predessor the XT. Here is a comparison of the three models and their significant differences. Model XT 350D XTi 400D......
]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:23:45 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=310&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=310 How do you choose the right camcorder for your office? It depends on what you plan to do with it and your budget. Some UCCE folks are looking for prosumer cameras in the $1500-$3000 range and others have fallen out of their chairs and didn't finish reading this sentence. In other words, some want something much less expensive. If you plan to compete with professionals, a prosumer camera and a lot of time to develop your skills in videography, audio, directing, and editing is all you need. If......
]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:17:12 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=240&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=240 Compact Flash is the media of choice for digital SLRs. However, if you are shopping for a late model compact digital camera, you'll find that the SD card is more common because the card takes up less space on the smaller form factor camera body. Certainly you know how the capacities keep increasing on all media cards in your digital camera and mobile phones, but did you know a huge leap has been made in the smaller ones out there? The SD card has become High Capacity (SDHC). Cards 4-32 GB......
]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:07:55 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=212&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=212 It's a daunting task to wander through the maze of data/video projectors and pick one you think will make everyone in your office happy about using it. Dell 5100MP Our office uses InFocus, Hitatchi, and Dell projectors. They range from $1,000-$5,000 in price. The most expensive are the brightest and are not considered portable since they are designed for large rooms and not many people would want to carry them around. The InFocus models are our most portable and they have served us well for......
]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:17:11 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=119&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=119 Need a webcam for Breeze? Why would you? Besides having your face appear on the other party's computer there's another thing it provides. A webcam with a built-in microphone eliminates the need for a mic on a stand or attached to a headset. It's one less thing to carry around. There are some really cheap (less than $30) webcams that don't have built-in mics, but they tend to include a headset with a mic. This link is CNET's review of webcams sorted by Editor's Rating:...... Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:22:57 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=20&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed mlpoe@ucdavis.edu(Michael L. Poe) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=20