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E.vandenberge at 15:51, 14 April 2026

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E.vandenberge at 15:40, 14 April 2026

2026-04-14T15:40:10Z

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2026-02-12T11:21:09Z

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E.vandenberge: /* Camcorders */

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E.vandenberge: /* Webcams */

2026-02-12T11:06:28Z

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E.vandenberge: E.vandenberge moved page Cameras to Camera: Depluralizing page titles for more convenient linking

2026-02-12T10:41:58Z

E.vandenberge moved page Cameras to Camera: Depluralizing page titles for more convenient linking

P.dewater: /* Webcams */

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E.vandenberge: /* Camcorders */

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 The TSG recommends the use of Ipods for general observational recording of research participants. Most people will know how to operate the camera on their smartphone, so setting up and using the iPod should be familiar and easy. Our iPods are passcode-protected, providing an extra layer of data protection in case the device gets stolen or lost.
-👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, data protection
+:👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, data protection
-👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
+:👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
 == Webcams ==
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 Webcams can be used to stream and record video directly to a [[Computers|lab computer]] or laptop. This is helpful in situations where you wish to link/sync video data to other measurements, and/or to process the video data in real-time.
-👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
+:👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
-👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
+:👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
 == Camcorders ==
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 (High-end) camcorders are primarily used for recording stimuli material, or in cases where high image quality is required. Due to their larger sensor size and more advanced control over shutter speed, aperture, etc., camcorders can offer a much higher image quality than other cameras listed on this page, especially in low-light conditions.
-👍'''Pros:''' Image quality, image controls
+:👍'''Pros:''' Image quality, image controls
-👎'''Cons:''' Ease of use
+:👎'''Cons:''' Ease of use
 == 360 Degree Cameras ==
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 degree cameras are special in that they can record a 360 degree view around them. You can use a 360 degree camera to create unique stimuli material, or in situations where you wish to record multiple subjects at once and placing multiple normal cameras is not an option.
-👍'''Pros:''' Unique 360 degree view
+:👍'''Pros:''' Unique 360 degree view
-👎'''Cons:''' Data security, file sizes, special editing software required
+:👎'''Cons:''' Data security, file sizes, special editing software required
 == Surveillance Cameras ==
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 Surveillance cameras are, at least in our case, effectively webcams with a network connection. They are primarily used for monitoring only (not recording).
-👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
+:👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
-👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image quality
+:👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image quality
 == Motion Capture Cameras ==
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 While it is possible to use some of our [[Qualisys]] cameras for recording regular video, it is not advised for any purposes other than motion capture.
-👍'''Pros:''' Global shutter, high-speed marker tracking
+:👍'''Pros:''' Global shutter, high-speed marker tracking
-👎'''Cons:''' Everything else
+:👎'''Cons:''' Everything else
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 The TSG recommends the use of Ipods for general observational recording of research participants. Most people will know how to operate the camera on their smartphone, so setting up and using the iPod should be familiar and easy. Our iPods are passcode-protected, providing an extra layer of data protection in case the device gets stolen or lost.
-'''Pros:''' Ease of use, data protection
+👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, data protection
-'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
+👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
 == Webcams ==
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 Webcams can be used to stream and record video directly to a [[Computers|lab computer]] or laptop. This is helpful in situations where you wish to link/sync video data to other measurements, and/or to process the video data in real-time.
-'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
+👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
-'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
+👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image & audio quality
 == Camcorders ==
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 (High-end) camcorders are primarily used for recording stimuli material, or in cases where high image quality is required. Due to their larger sensor size and more advanced control over shutter speed, aperture, etc., camcorders can offer a much higher image quality than other cameras listed on this page, especially in low-light conditions.
-'''Pros:''' Image quality, image controls
+👍'''Pros:''' Image quality, image controls
-'''Cons:''' Ease of use
+👎'''Cons:''' Ease of use
 == 360 Degree Cameras ==
@@ Line 43: / Line 43: @@
 degree cameras are special in that they can record a 360 degree view around them. You can use a 360 degree camera to create unique stimuli material, or in situations where you wish to record multiple subjects at once and placing multiple normal cameras is not an option.
-'''Pros:''' Unique 360 degree view
+👍'''Pros:''' Unique 360 degree view
-'''Cons:''' Data security, file sizes, special editing software required
+👎'''Cons:''' Data security, file sizes, special editing software required
 == Surveillance Cameras ==
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 Surveillance cameras are, at least in our case, effectively webcams with a network connection. They are primarily used for monitoring only (not recording).
-'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
+👍'''Pros:''' Ease of use, real-time monitoring
-'''Cons:''' Limited options, image quality
+👎'''Cons:''' Limited options, image quality
 == Motion Capture Cameras ==
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 While it is possible to use some of our [[Qualisys]] cameras for recording regular video, it is not advised for any purposes other than motion capture.
-'''Pros:''' Global shutter, high-speed marker tracking
+👍'''Pros:''' Global shutter, high-speed marker tracking
-'''Cons:''' Everything else
+👎'''Cons:''' Everything else
 <!--==References== <!-- Optional -->
 <references /> <!-- Automatically generates list of references using the <ref></ref> tags. -->

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 == Webcams ==
-{{see also|OBS Studio#Webcam|https://www.elgato.com/ww/en/p/facecam-mk2 facecam}}
+{{see also|Elgato Facecam|OBS Studio#Webcam}}
 Webcams can be used to stream and record video directly to a [[Computers|lab computer]] or laptop. This is helpful in situations where you wish to link/sync video data to other measurements, and/or to process the video data in real-time.

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 == Camcorders ==
-{{see also|Camcorders}}
+{{see also|Camcorder}}
 (High-end) camcorders are primarily used for recording stimuli material, or in cases where high image quality is required. Due to their larger sensor size and more advanced control over shutter speed, aperture, etc., camcorders can offer a much higher image quality than other cameras listed on this page, especially in low-light conditions.

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 == Webcams ==
-{{see also|Screen_Recording_with_OBS#Webcam|https://www.elgato.com/ww/en/p/facecam-mk2 facecam}}
+{{see also|OBS Studio#Webcam|https://www.elgato.com/ww/en/p/facecam-mk2 facecam}}
 Webcams can be used to stream and record video directly to a [[Computers|lab computer]] or laptop. This is helpful in situations where you wish to link/sync video data to other measurements, and/or to process the video data in real-time.

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