So I've been doing my research for the last several months and, as expected, I haven't found a consensus on the specs I need to get a good clear image recording indoors.
I talk to the different swing analysis software companies and they all state that they have spent countless hours researching cameras to determine what the best camera is for their software but it seems I am going to be paying a few hundred dollars more getting it through them which may or may not be worth it. And I still get conflicting info on what is "enough".
Is 90fps@480p good enough for me or any discerning pro to see everything they need to see in the swing? I want to do a multi-camera set up and can have the cameras anywhere from 8' to 13' for both face on and down the line. I'm not a pro. Just a 7 to 10 handicap trying to improve with some combination of lessons, self analysis, and sim practice (GC2/HMT owner).
If anyone has a specific camera that is working well with FSX indoors and/or swing catalyst, please provide the details of what you have and if you're getting a clear enough image to see all critical aspects of the swing. It has been difficult to find anyone that is very knowledgeable in this area. It seems that sensor format is an indicator of how well it will perform indoors, larger being better (read more expensive) but I could be wrong.
Right now I am being told that a 480p@90fps, global shutter, 1/2" CCD sensor is plenty good enough and that many pros and instructors are using this same camera.
I know there are fairly cheap solutions out there but I'm trying to set something up that is solid, somewhat future proof, and gives me a quality image.
Please advise with your knowledge/experience.
Thanks all.
I talk to the different swing analysis software companies and they all state that they have spent countless hours researching cameras to determine what the best camera is for their software but it seems I am going to be paying a few hundred dollars more getting it through them which may or may not be worth it. And I still get conflicting info on what is "enough".
Is 90fps@480p good enough for me or any discerning pro to see everything they need to see in the swing? I want to do a multi-camera set up and can have the cameras anywhere from 8' to 13' for both face on and down the line. I'm not a pro. Just a 7 to 10 handicap trying to improve with some combination of lessons, self analysis, and sim practice (GC2/HMT owner).
If anyone has a specific camera that is working well with FSX indoors and/or swing catalyst, please provide the details of what you have and if you're getting a clear enough image to see all critical aspects of the swing. It has been difficult to find anyone that is very knowledgeable in this area. It seems that sensor format is an indicator of how well it will perform indoors, larger being better (read more expensive) but I could be wrong.
Right now I am being told that a 480p@90fps, global shutter, 1/2" CCD sensor is plenty good enough and that many pros and instructors are using this same camera.
I know there are fairly cheap solutions out there but I'm trying to set something up that is solid, somewhat future proof, and gives me a quality image.
Please advise with your knowledge/experience.
Thanks all.
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