Taking Videos

One thing that we have been really bad about since HUT was born? Taking videos. We have shot quite a few on our cell phones, but those last a minute max. We have an old Flip cam that we took a few videos on when he was a baby, but it's not HD and we always forget to bring it out. My mom has been giving me the hardest time about it so, thanks to our tax return, we have decided to splurge on this:

{ Kodak PlaySport (ZX5) Waterproof Pocket Video Camera Bundle (Includes Remote Control, Tripod, Memory Card, HDMI Cable, and Camera Case) - Burton Bundle (2nd Generation) }

After much research, we decided that a small, handheld camcorder was better for us. Especially since my dSLR takes video as well. One day we hope to get a different lens for my camera that will allow us to take a wider shot video with my digital camera, so this camcorder we decided was best for us for now. The best part is that it's waterproof - so I'm definitely looking forward to taking some swimming videos of HUT when we're in Cabo and when we're at the pool this summer.

This camera was on all of the "best-of" lists that I found online and the waterproof/shatterproof/dustproof features really sold us. The bummer is that Kodak is going to discontinue their production of video equipment, but their warranty stays in tact for this. We opted for the Burton edition because for only $13 more we got the tripod, case, card and remote. Not sure if we'll need all of those gadgets, but for only $13 more? Why not. Plus I kinda dig the funky blue pattern on the camera.

And, since we're on the subject of videos, here's one of HUT from last week. We watch a lot of motorsports around here, and right now Supercross has been on our tv every weekend. We're even headed to the races tomorrow night with HUT in tow. All of a sudden, while we were watching tv one night, HUT started doing this with his motorcycle (when not being distracted by American Idol on the tv - boy loves him some music)...




Happy weekend everyone!