Hello,
I am looking for the best camera for course pics (tourney equipment maybe) and swing video.
My wife always has 'the camera' and everytime I go golfing somewhere new I wish I woulda had my own, so I am going to get one.
Just looking for opinions from wrx's...
by the way I really know zilch on camera terms, but I could learn.
Preferences would be, but not really an issue are: not 2 bulky, good tech that will last longer than 6mon, and lots o' frames for video analysis of a swing.
Appreciate any help!
-Jason
Full Version: Golf Camera
Casio exilim pro ex-f1
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08010601casiof1.asp
an incredible 60fps still pictures (swing) and full HD video
six megapixel camera with 12x zoom and some very impressive burst shooting capabilities. Capturing up to 60 frames per second at full resolution and a staggering 1200 fps if you drop the image size to 336 x 96, this innovative camera will also shoot 1920 x 1080 Full HD movies at 60fps. Helping to ensure the moment isn't missed is a buffer system which continually updates then saves the contents to card when the shutter is released. Illumination is taken care of by a conventional strobe which works at up to 7 fps and a cellphone-style LED for 10-60 fps. The EX-F1 will be available from March 2008 priced at $999.99.
From the NY times
NY times casio ex f1
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08010601casiof1.asp
an incredible 60fps still pictures (swing) and full HD video
six megapixel camera with 12x zoom and some very impressive burst shooting capabilities. Capturing up to 60 frames per second at full resolution and a staggering 1200 fps if you drop the image size to 336 x 96, this innovative camera will also shoot 1920 x 1080 Full HD movies at 60fps. Helping to ensure the moment isn't missed is a buffer system which continually updates then saves the contents to card when the shutter is released. Illumination is taken care of by a conventional strobe which works at up to 7 fps and a cellphone-style LED for 10-60 fps. The EX-F1 will be available from March 2008 priced at $999.99.
From the NY times
NY times casio ex f1
Wooow! that looks amazing hksaikung.
Thanks for the info! I'll give it a looksee.
Thanks for the info! I'll give it a looksee.
The golf channel just had that camera on the other day in their Champions Tour show. Tom Kite's swing teacher uses that exact camera to film his swing. Looked great on TV and could pause at any point in his swing with great resolution and focus. Perfect camera for the golf swing and a good price.
I've got the F1 and it's quality. Like you I had no real idea about photography but absolutely love this camera and it's so easy to use. I posted some swin vids on here a while ago so pm me if you want any more info or just look for my posts and you'll see them. Everyone wants you to takes pics of them jumping in the air or doing something in slow motion! I don't think the novelty will ever wear off 
this is the first time i have ever heard of anyone getting a camera strictly for golf... definately a good idea though.
Has anyone used this camera with CSwing or V1 swing analysis software?
QUOTE(IanWoos @ Jun 26 2008, 04:21 PM) 
The golf channel just had that camera on the other day in their Champions Tour show. Tom Kite's swing teacher uses that exact camera to film his swing. Looked great on TV and could pause at any point in his swing with great resolution and focus. Perfect camera for the golf swing and a good price.
That's the camera I thought of when I saw this thread. Looked nice. BTW, that was Kite's caddie, not his instructor.
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