Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile?

Teeter16
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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 20, 2005 14:55:53 GMT

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Post by Teeter16 on Jan 20, 2005 14:55:53 GMT

Every issue of American Football Monthly has a full page add for a portable tower for a digital camera that is run with remote control. It is for endzone footage. Do any of you use one? Are you permitted to set it up at all road games? What is the quality like? Is it worth getting if you can get the $

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fortney4
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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 20, 2005 15:42:21 GMT

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Post by fortney4 on Jan 20, 2005 15:42:21 GMT

Coach,
I accomplished the same thing with an extra camera and a freshamn up in a deer stand that I bought at Walmart for $150.

It is great to see the for the lineman, that way you get the entire line and do not have to guess what is happening on the other side of the camera view, get to see steps and all the fun stuff that your line can really use. We use it a ton with our practices during full contact team sessions and when the dline and oline are working. I would think if you bought the other system that you would need to contact the team that is hosting the game to get permission, but I wouldn't think that they would have a problem.

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 20, 2005 16:38:01 GMT

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Post by JackedUp on Jan 20, 2005 16:38:01 GMT

Coach

we have one and it was amazing to use. It goes alot closer than a normal digital camera. It not only helps with the linemen but when you zoom in you get to see footwork at a closer look. That, I found, to be the most helpful. It's a great key for your dline to know what to expect when you pick up these types of keys. Plus it's great to use as a teaching tool for your own team.

JU

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Teeter16 Member Posts: 105	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 21, 2005 7:55:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Teeter16 on Jan 21, 2005 7:55:49 GMT Would it be more beneficial to send it to the scout game, or to film your own games?
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JackedUp Member Posts: 90	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 21, 2005 12:13:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JackedUp on Jan 21, 2005 12:13:58 GMT Well for us, you can only use it at your own game. You can't scout from the endzone in my league. Also though, when making cut-ups for colleges, this is a great tool. Just my opinion.
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aztec
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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Jan 22, 2005 22:14:33 GMT

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Post by aztec on Jan 22, 2005 22:14:33 GMT

We bought one 5 years ago and it is the best piece of equipment we own. We use it everyday at practice to film our offensive sesion and inside drill. We watch the screw ups the next day before practice. As for game film it is the most benificial film we have. It let us see alignmetn and angles you don't get from a side view. We get more from the rear view than the side in any game. Esp when you have a low or far sideline angle that is poor. It is worth every penny and more.

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2005 7:32:12 GMT

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Post by coach1619 on Feb 9, 2005 7:32:12 GMT

Teeter,
I have been looking for something like this for our program. What is the name of the equipment or do you have a website that I can goto for more information?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2005 7:56:24 GMT

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Post by tog on Feb 9, 2005 7:56:24 GMT

here is the website

good guys

great product for ol guys

i watch the endzone tape first and foremost, it is what I do grading on. You can really see all the steps and everything. I have been using this thing for 7 years now.

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coach1619 Member Posts: 39	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2005 11:15:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by coach1619 on Feb 9, 2005 11:15:49 GMT What is the ballpark price for the 25 foot tower?

tog Senior Member Posts: 870	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 10, 2005 4:40:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tog on Feb 10, 2005 4:40:14 GMT Dunno 3k i think. If you call them up and you are the first school in your area, or state even, they might cut you a deal, as everyone else there will want to get one too.
	"We'll take what the other team gives us. We'll scratch where it itches." Hayden Fry you can email me at togadelic@gmail.com coachhuey.proboards42.com/index.cgi

billatlas Senior Member Posts: 226	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2006 6:05:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 6:05:35 GMT I went to endzone.com=$3800 for 15ft hi-pod.com= $3500 for 15 ft Is 15ft enough and does anyone know of any better prices?

Duke Member Posts: 197	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2006 8:26:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Duke on Feb 9, 2006 8:26:08 GMT Is the 3500 and 3800 price including the camera?

billatlas Senior Member Posts: 226	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2006 9:03:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 9:03:04 GMT Yes, includes everything. Spring loader 4 leg base anti-glare lcd monitor LANC controller 8 hour battery DV Camera Hard Travel Case Back-up Cable built in

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2006 9:16:30 GMT

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Post by RushLB49 on Feb 9, 2006 9:16:30 GMT

It is one of the best invetments you could EVER make in your program!!!!
It is better than sideline for seeing SPACING.
We have both a sideline and endzone and I rarely even watch sideline anymore.
We used to do the big ladder/kid up on it too, but THAT will be more $ in the long run if he ever falls off!!
It telescopes so it takes up less room than 14' ladder too.

billatlas Senior Member Posts: 226	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 9, 2006 9:34:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 9:34:57 GMT Should I look into 15', 20', 25', 35'?

jordan233 Member Posts: 20	Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 13, 2006 10:41:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jordan233 on Feb 13, 2006 10:41:10 GMT Those of you who use them, how tall are yours?

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile? Feb 13, 2006 16:09:22 GMT

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Post by Rebels on Feb 13, 2006 16:09:22 GMT

Our endzone camera is 25 feet. I think it is the most practical height. We just throw it on the bus with us and take it to road games. The higher ones, 35 feet, I believe are too big to get on the bus. There are other systems where the filmer can film from inside a car via remote. These systems are much more expensive, harder to set up, but also better in bad weather.

25 feet is high enough, it is more practical in terms of transportation, and is much cheaper than the higher models.

We love this camera. We have actually shared it with other programs (basketball in the winter, and lacrosse in the spring) to promote goodwill between programs.

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Is a portable digital camera tower for endzones worthwhile?

Post by Teeter16 on Jan 20, 2005 14:55:53 GMT

Post by fortney4 on Jan 20, 2005 15:42:21 GMT

Post by JackedUp on Jan 20, 2005 16:38:01 GMT

Post by Teeter16 on Jan 21, 2005 7:55:49 GMT

Post by JackedUp on Jan 21, 2005 12:13:58 GMT

Post by aztec on Jan 22, 2005 22:14:33 GMT

Post by coach1619 on Feb 9, 2005 7:32:12 GMT

Post by tog on Feb 9, 2005 7:56:24 GMT

Post by coach1619 on Feb 9, 2005 11:15:49 GMT

Post by tog on Feb 10, 2005 4:40:14 GMT

Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 6:05:35 GMT

Post by Duke on Feb 9, 2006 8:26:08 GMT

Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 9:03:04 GMT

Post by RushLB49 on Feb 9, 2006 9:16:30 GMT

Post by billatlas on Feb 9, 2006 9:34:57 GMT

Post by jordan233 on Feb 13, 2006 10:41:10 GMT

Post by Rebels on Feb 13, 2006 16:09:22 GMT

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