[Linganth] Linganth Digest, Vol 129, Issue 12

Tue Jun 24 07:47:33 UTC 2025

Hi,

In addition to Kate's great suggestions, another strategy to consider when
video recording something, but you need good sound, is to have a Zoom audio
recorder (or something similar) that you place nearer to the speakers, e.g.
on the table if possible, in addition to adding a shotgun mic (e.g. Rode)
to your camera so that the camera's sound will be better. You can sync the
sound from the two devices using editing software like DaVinci (it's free).

I've had good experiences w Panasonic camcorders.

I'm always too flustered and disorganized to use headphones to verify the
audio, but real sound engineers do this -- it's a good idea!

Best,

Meghanne

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> This is a query for recommendations for good video cameras that you have
> used while doing fieldwork to record group style conversations, public
> events, and different types of natural interactions in indoor and outdoor
> settings. What are some important baseline components/specs that a video
> camera must have? Is a headphone option necessary? And what accessories
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> I have had good luck with the Canon XA line. XA30, XA40... if I could
> afford it right now I would probably get the XA70. On a budget, I would get
> a used XA10 or XA11. They're compact and robust and can weather many a
> fieldwork indignity. These are both my preference and the most popular
> cameras checked out of my lab. For outdoor recording, a windscreen is a
> must. I would also recommend investing in a pile of extra batteries and
> ample recharging stations, depending on what your power supply situation
> is. An SD card slot on your computer can be helpful for easy data transfer.
> In the field I use a portable SD card reader and immediately backup to my
> laptop and an external SSD drive.
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> Hope that helps!
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> Kate
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> Dear All,
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> This is a query for recommendations for good video cameras that you have
> used while doing fieldwork to record group style conversations, public
> events, and different types of natural interactions in indoor and outdoor
> settings. What are some important baseline components/specs that a video
> camera must have? Is a headphone option necessary? And what accessories
> would you suggest as well?
>
> Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you very much in advance!
> Deina
>
> Deina Rabie (She/Her) https://saymyname.how/DR-0439
> Assistant Professor, School of Anthropology, University of Arizona
> Affiliate Faculty, Middle East and North African Studies Department
> Affiliate Faculty, Second Language Acquisition and Teaching Program
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> territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally
> recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O?odham and the Yaqui.
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