Q. I've never bought a camcorder before. I want to get a cheap one to use as a security camera. It has to be able to record for 8 hours nonstop.
R have relied upon Top Ten Reviews for many purchases and found them to be very reliable. Unfortunately, their reviews don't simply say how long the camera will record. Can I tell from the following info how long this camera will record:
RECORDING SECTION
Media (Motion/ Still Image) Built-in memory (65MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Signal System 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p
Recording Format [MP4] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / [iFrame] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording/ Playback Mode 1080/60i (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)*2 / 1080/30p (15Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)*2 / 720/60p (15Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)*2 / 720/30p (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)*2 / 480/30p (3Mbps / VBR), (640 x 480)*2 / 540/30p (24Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)*2
Audio Recording System AAC (2ch)
Microphone 2ch stereo
Speaker Dynamic type
Media Remaining Indication Yes
Here is the review:
http://pocket-camcorder.toptenreviews.com/panasonic-hx-review.html
R have relied upon Top Ten Reviews for many purchases and found them to be very reliable. Unfortunately, their reviews don't simply say how long the camera will record. Can I tell from the following info how long this camera will record:
RECORDING SECTION
Media (Motion/ Still Image) Built-in memory (65MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Signal System 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/30p, 480/30p, 540/30p
Recording Format [MP4] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / [iFrame] MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Recording/ Playback Mode 1080/60i (17Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)*2 / 1080/30p (15Mbps / VBR), (1920 x 1080)*2 / 720/60p (15Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)*2 / 720/30p (9Mbps / VBR), (1280 x 720)*2 / 480/30p (3Mbps / VBR), (640 x 480)*2 / 540/30p (24Mbps / VBR), (960 x 540)*2
Audio Recording System AAC (2ch)
Microphone 2ch stereo
Speaker Dynamic type
Media Remaining Indication Yes
Here is the review:
http://pocket-camcorder.toptenreviews.com/panasonic-hx-review.html
Answer
RadioShack has a Motion Detection/computer webcam..that is excellent for security../
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If you use Motion Detection..
The camera can remain ON..all day long..
And will record only what moves in front of it../
12-hours of surveillance--can take up..10-minutes of record time../
(review time=10 minutes)
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You want to be careful about using a camera--that could over-heat../
I would suggest you get a GigaWare webcam
..with ArcSoft software..and motion detection.
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The URL--you supplied/
That camera uses a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery..
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (880 mAh / Lithium-ion)
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My Canon camcorder uses a 1050 mAh/
..I get about 60-minutes of avchd video..
..and 50-minutes if I use the Zoom-Button../
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I'd guess the Panasonic camera--would offer 30-minutes or more of video capture.
RadioShack has a Motion Detection/computer webcam..that is excellent for security../
===
If you use Motion Detection..
The camera can remain ON..all day long..
And will record only what moves in front of it../
12-hours of surveillance--can take up..10-minutes of record time../
(review time=10 minutes)
===
You want to be careful about using a camera--that could over-heat../
I would suggest you get a GigaWare webcam
..with ArcSoft software..and motion detection.
=======
The URL--you supplied/
That camera uses a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery..
Rechargeable Battery Pack Yes (880 mAh / Lithium-ion)
===
My Canon camcorder uses a 1050 mAh/
..I get about 60-minutes of avchd video..
..and 50-minutes if I use the Zoom-Button../
===
I'd guess the Panasonic camera--would offer 30-minutes or more of video capture.
Computer Science or Information Systems?
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Computer Science - http://www.utsa.edu/ucat/cos/BSCS.html
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems - http://www.utsa.edu/ucat/cob/bbais.html
I'm currently majoring in Computer Science and is taking Data Structures. Right now I'm thinking of switching my major to Information Systems, because from what I've read is that its easier than CS. My personal opinion though is that, I think programming is alright, so far I only know Java. But the thing that bothers me is that I don't really want to have a job that involves programming. People also say that CS majors are going to land jobs faster and make more money since CS is simply the best/better.
Like I said CS/Programming is alright, but it takes hours!!! to finish program/project/homework. What I'm looking for is something that would help me find a job fast and SECURED once I graduate (also PAY$ great). In class my professors always talk about Software Engineers but I don't want to become a software engineer.
*Please check the Information Systems website that I have provided and see if those classes will help me in the future if I do decide to major in IS..
*also is "Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems" even the same as CIS???
*Would also be nice if you can provide a list of job that doesn't require programming at all, for example Networking.
*Should I keep continuing my CS degree or switch?
ugh I know.....but it's the cheapest school I can go to.
Answer
You asked a lot of questions and I will answer a few and make a few comments.
The "Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems" does not look like a CIS degree to me. There are a lot of business courses in there that I did not have in CIS. I looked at all the courses at that school and did not see a CIS course of its equivalent. If you can hack the CS degree that will be the best one for work in IT. The other one is just a business degree disguised as a computer degree.
The 4 year school that you graduate from is a non-issue unless you plan to go to work at Microsoft. A 4 year degree in IT will be good no matter where you got it.
CS is programming and if you dislike coding after only one language then you may want to get out of CS. However if you hang with and get that degree it does not lock you into coding for life - you can go for a non-programming job.
Here is a short list of non-programming jobs:
Computer technician - Works on computer hardware. (entry level IT Job)
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles network traffic.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. These people may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers and other devices and the messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data unintentionally and intentionally deleted can be recovered. They will design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event.
Database Administrator - maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from being lost internally or externally. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, phishing attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices.
Best Wishes!
You asked a lot of questions and I will answer a few and make a few comments.
The "Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Information Systems" does not look like a CIS degree to me. There are a lot of business courses in there that I did not have in CIS. I looked at all the courses at that school and did not see a CIS course of its equivalent. If you can hack the CS degree that will be the best one for work in IT. The other one is just a business degree disguised as a computer degree.
The 4 year school that you graduate from is a non-issue unless you plan to go to work at Microsoft. A 4 year degree in IT will be good no matter where you got it.
CS is programming and if you dislike coding after only one language then you may want to get out of CS. However if you hang with and get that degree it does not lock you into coding for life - you can go for a non-programming job.
Here is a short list of non-programming jobs:
Computer technician - Works on computer hardware. (entry level IT Job)
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles network traffic.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. These people may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers and other devices and the messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data unintentionally and intentionally deleted can be recovered. They will design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event.
Database Administrator - maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from being lost internally or externally. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, phishing attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices.
Best Wishes!
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