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>Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:17:44 -0700
>From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #7427.1  Camcorder frame by frame recording (!)
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>> Does anyone on the list know about an *affordable*  digital
>> camcorder that can be used for the stop-motion technique (one
>> frame at a time) ?
>
> I think only Sony offers this feature in the "consumer" range.

Our Sony TRV39 offers this feature, which it calls "Frame Recording." 
However, reading the description in the manual indicates that the 
camera "makes a recording for about six frames" each time you tell it 
to record a frame.  I doubt the any affordable camera can do true 
single frame recording.  Selecting one frame from each six (or 
whatever value you choose) is available in some video editing 
software.  I believe the free version of BTV Pro would do this in a 
fairly simple way.

Derek

Derek Roff
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