Gadgets for a Multimedia Reporter-Affordable but priceless
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Gadgets for a Multimedia Reporter-Affordable but priceless
This is a true digital age. So, the reporters and journalists of modern time needs some basic digital equipment to cover their stories. You don’t need the video-camera that a director use to shoot Brad Pitt’s movie, neither you need to get a camera that someone use for Swimwear photo-shoot sessions. If you are starting you career as a reporter here are some quick reference gadgets that you can try. Myself, being a citizen journalist, realize how important to have these gadgets handy. I use my camcorder to record local events, public performances and more. I use my digital voice recorder to record interviews over the phone. Sometimes I use the camcorder as my camera, but other times I do use camera for some exotic pictures. The products that I am listing as based on few basic conditions:
This is a true digital age. So, the reporters and journalists of modern time needs some basic digital equipment to cover their stories. You don’t need the video-camera that a director use to shoot Brad Pitt’s movie, neither you need to get a camera that someone use for Swimwear photo-shoot sessions. If you are starting you career as a reporter here are some quick reference gadgets that you can try. Myself, being a citizen journalist, realize how important to have these gadgets handy. I use my camcorder to record local events, public performances and more. I use my digital voice recorder to record interviews over the phone. Sometimes I use the camcorder as my camera, but other times I do use camera for some exotic pictures. The products that I am listing as based on few basic conditions:
- They are little, take up as little space as possible.
- They are powerful, meets our goal
- Easily connection to Laptops
- Affordable and good for rough use.
Here is the list:
- Flip Video Mino HD Camcorder, 60 Minutes: One of the best Pocket camcorder that you can find. Record interview, live events, shows, nature, import to itunes, upload to youtube.
- Holds 60 minutes of HD-quality video (1280 x 720 resolution at 30 frames per second; 16:9 widescreen) on 4 GB of built-in memory
- Weighs only 3.3 ounces; Super-slim, super-sleek design, fits into your pocket or purse
- Features one-touch recording and digital zoom
- Flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch built-in FlipShare software
- FlipShare software lets you save and organize your videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, email your videos, and upload them
- Olympus DS-40 Digital Voice Recorder: Use this to record telephonic interviews or other long lectures and so on that you don’t want to record on video.
- Professional-grade digital voice recorder with high-sensitivity microphone
- Up to 136 hours of recording time; 30-hour battery life
- Connect to PC to transfer files or download podcasts
- Store and listen to favorite music anytime, anywhere
- Timer recording, alarm playback, slow/fast
- Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera: One of the most impressive camera by Canon. Great picture quality. Also comes with video capture feature.
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
- 4x optical image-stabilized zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
- New Easy Mode simplifies operation
- Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries
- Case Logic UP-2 Universal Pockets Medium (Silver): Keeps your pocket handycam just like new!
- NEC America MPC900C MobilePro Handheld PC: A Palmtop with USB connection.
- Before a trip, you synchronize all your unread e-mail onto your MobilePro 900. In the air, you read and reply to 50 messages, which get sent automatically the next time you connect your MobilePro to your office.
- You’re visiting an important customer, gathering feedback to discuss with colleagues back in the office. Using Calendar Contacts and Inbox, you schedule a meeting and send it to your colleagues while you are still on the road.
- You are on the road taking customer orders. Using custom software developed by your company, and any analog phone line (or perhaps a wireless modem), you connect to your company network to check inventory and place the order. The rich software development tools available for the Microsoft operating system make this scenario increasingly common.
There could be other things that you need. Let me know of you think of anything else.
Ankan Basu
Ankan Basu
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