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Another one of these threads! I'm looking at opportunities to improve my mechanics from home since there are no PGA Pros or anyone qualified within 500km of me, maybe more who knows. I'd like to work with someone very good.

I just happened to stumble over David Leadbetter Golf Academy and they offered online analysis. Has anyone tried this or heard anything?

I have the Leadbetter Interactive software. Whether you actually go for the lessons or not, it is a great learning tool.

I actually just ordered the set with the software. Looked good enough. Now my dilemma is getting a good camcorder. Do you have any recommendations on one that is good quality and has a shutter speed of 1000 - 2000 frames per sec I think it is?

I am looking for one as well. I believe that you want 1/10,000 shutter speed, though.

I actually emailed the Leadbetter Academy to ask for a good quality camcorder that isn't too expensive. I could post the reply here if I get one if you want?

I think all consumer model camcorders will have a frame rate of 30 fps. As for shutter speed, having high enough shutter speed is important but the higher you use the more light you will need, and from the right direction. Gets a little tricky. Also on most if not all, the high shutter speeds are manually selected and that also means manual focusing. So, if you aren't satisfied with your video after a session or two, just remember that it will probably take a while to learn how to get all of these things right. Actually, I think 1/4000 is plenty of shutter speed for shooting a golf swing but if you want higher, Panasonic units go to 1/8000. Good luck.
Jerry

Just my 2 cents, I have an ordinary canon a60 digi camera with video option, this is good enough to use without buying a camcorder. The speed rating only comes into play for 1 or 2 of the drills (one of which requires you to see which direction the face of your iron is pointing). I've been able to use L.I. with this digi camera without problems.

For those who haven't used L.I., I think it's a great training aid. There is also an option to upload your swing captures to a Leadbetter-certified instructor via the 'net. If you're going to pursue that then a correct-speed camcorder would probably be required.

Cheers,

Ian

Hey, i've been looking at videocameras and am wondering what kind of recordingformat is the best if you plan on using it on your computer (which I think most of us are?).

Thanks

I'm not sure if this is what you're asking but the mini-dv format seems to be the most popular. I did some research on this a while back when I was looking for one and this is what seemed to be the best recommendation.
Jerry

Okay thanks i'll look into it a bit myself