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Need some GoPro answers

Started 6 months ago | Discussions thread
PerfectMark Regular Member • Posts: 281
Re: Need some GoPro answers

Moondoggy51 wrote:

Here's a follow up.

We don't intend to zoom in and out. We basically want to set the camera up and focus in on the minister at the pulpit and record a 15-20 minute sermon. Someone suggested a GoPro but I've recently received some feedback that suggest that a GoPro might not be the best option and that I should look for an alternative.

II was looking at the Canon Vixia HF R800 Full HD camera as a possible solution as it's in a price range that I can afford. If anyone has any feedback on the suitability of this camera instead of a GoPro let me know.

Something like the Canon would be a lot better.  Plus you could potentially have it at near where you are sitting and then zoom in to the minister.

That camera has audio in, so I would personally plug a wireless mic into that (or connect to your mixing desk if you have audio going through that).  Then ether record from the camera or get a  HDMI to USB adapter (needs to be HDMI input), so you can plug the camera into a computer and then stream directly to youtube.

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