1-4 Herbie (Robert Harsch) - "Night Driving w/ Canon FS200"

[TheMagicalBikeCrew]

Were the effects you used on the FS200, or were they added when on your computer.

[Basso9x13]

I used Windows Movie Maker to double-speed all the clips, the other effects and the transitions were done with Nero Vision 5. The FS200 has some effects you can add to your clips in the camera, but I've not explored those, yet.

Thanks for watching!

*****

~R

[TheMagicalBikeCrew]

Overall, how would you rate it for its price, 1-10, 10 being the best.

[Basso9x13]

Image quality is good; the Zoom is wonderful (tripod is a must for steady shots at 37+X); Sound is all right, and there's a jack for external stereo condenser mic.

The various exposure/white balance presets are good to have, as is the manual shutter & WB.

BUT, video files don't work with Windows Movie Maker, & Pixela Image software w/ it has not worked at all for me.

Still, I've spent $330+ on stuff I've enjoyed a lot less. If I only use it 3 years, still <$10/month.

I'll give it about 8.5

~R

[TheMagicalBikeCrew]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the details.

[kink247]

How did you get th videos from the camera to Windows Movie Maker? I want this camera and want to make movies and need to know. Thanks!

[Basso9x13]

I processed the Canon files 1st thru Nero Vision, rendering them as MPEG files. See the "Info" box for details.

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Thanks for watching!

~R

[clinta74]

I kinda remember that night...cept you cut out prision farm road, werewolf and pipes on the rezzy.

[Basso9x13]

You must be remembering one of YOUR hometown nights. There was no werewolf involved in this journey - just a greyhound in the back seat.

;-)

~R

[clinta74]

I really hope it wasn't a grayhound

[Basso9x13]

I do not think the FS200 is set up to work directly with computer in that manner - nothing in the PDF manual.

It does have a USB cable included for transferring video clips and photos, BUT when I've tried connecting the camera to the PC, my entire PC freezes up.

I have a $30 Creative Labs webcam, which does not have great quality, but with its included software, it is ready-to-go as a motion detection camera. Maybe that Co. has a slightly better model that would work for you.

~R

[500Banshee]

hey bud can this camera be used as a webcam to stream live video on websites like blogtv jtv ustream stickam livevideo and so on? im looking to get a good camera at some point if i can get a break and save some money i need it for live streams and i have a program that i can use to set this camera up as a motion detector then it start recording. and i need it for the zoom also but anyway ive looked around and the only thing i need to know is if it can be used as a web cam. ( i think it can be?)

[TERUKO5]

Nice riding with you, Robert! Things are quiet at this hour, eh?

[Basso9x13]

I had a reply, but deleted it to correct some typos. Twice I thought I had re-posted, but it doesn't seem to take. The gist of it was this:

Nice having you along!

w/ c. 9000 people, Riverton's very quiet at 3am... but notice that I stop completely at flashing red lights & use my turn signal.

I'll have to get some datlight shots of Wind River Canyon - it's pretty cool. The refinery is best at night, but still stinks. It was fun setting it on fire w/ FX.

~R

[Basso9x13]

** datlight = daylight