Posted by Bob Ford on 05/26/06 04:59

On Thu, 25 May 2006 19:42:13 -0700, "Richard Crowley"
<rcrowley@xpr7t.net> wrote:

>"Free Thinker" wrote ...
>>I have been a public access TV producer for many years and I would like
>>to try something new, like using TWO cameras at the same time and
>>switching back and forth between them both. Currently at meetings I
>>have to swing the camera back and forth.
>>
>> I've used a video switcher (Azden MX-1) in the past (don't have one
>> now) but I am looking for something easier that one person could use
>> sitting at a table. Is there a camera that has the ability to use an
>> auxillary camera (genlocked) with it?
>
>My favorite is the Pannasonic WJ-AVE5 which allows two
>non-synchronous inputs, has lots of wipes and effects, and
>even picture-in-picture, etc. Not made for a long time, but
>likely available on eBay, etc.
>
>In addition to use with two cameras, also quite handy to use
>with one camera and video from a computer (PowerPoint, etc.)
>
>> Also, any suggestions as to a good "shotgun" microphone that could be
>> used to pick up people's questions in (40x40) room.
>
>Good luck. Shotguns don't work that well indoors.

There are several of these on eBay right now that would be very
acceptable for your purposes.
Depends on how much you want to spend. I have a Panasonic WJMX-50 and
those are going for around $1500.00.
I have seen several WJMX-12's for MUCH, MUCH less. I had a 12 for
several years and it worked great for me.
Stay away from the Videonics MX-1 or even the MX-Pro. Pure junk in my
opinion.
Bob Ford
Images In Motion
www.imagesinmotion.com

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