Originally Posted By jlghk I'll bring a Digital Video- camcorder with me to WDW in the early of Oct. I have two rechargable battery packs,each can last for about an hour. In case all my battery packs are fully discharged during the day and I can't wait to get back to the hotel to recharge them, is there any power socket for guest to recharge the battery pack in the theme parks?
Originally Posted By macnak81 in my past experiences , you used to be able to leave a battery and charger at City hall (MK) and the Camera/photo shop at MGM. There was also a place just inside the entrance at EPCOT , but can't recall specially. I know how irritating it is when you loose battery power. Shut it off when not in use and try to carry a backup.
Originally Posted By jlghk macnak81, Thank you for your information, I plan for using digital video camcorder to record the `live shows' and `fireworks' only. Hopefully that would not infringe any copyright of WDW. I'll use digital camera to capture the other beautiful scenes in WDW. I think this is the best way of keeping the good memories/experiences in WDW, as I need to fly 17 hours all the way from Asia to Orlando, and then after the holiday in WDW, I need to fly another 17 hours back to my hometown. It is better to plan everything in details ahead.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 One of the only reasons I like the SOny digi cams -- the 5 hour battery pack they offer ( get's over 3 with the screen on )
Originally Posted By macnak81 As far as copyright infringement the mouse police are pretty lenient on what you a filming. the only time you usually hear "no video taping" is when the camera lights would be to bright for the stage. IE the haunted mansion, pirates, under the sea.....just make sure your video light is turned OFF, not on automatic ,and I cover my blinking recording light with a piece of black tape. Many of the CM's can monitor every attraction in very low light and your blinking red light would raise a red flag. This way I have filmed EVERY attraction , even TOT, Rock and Roll coaster, star tours, space mtn.( its easier than you think). Some of the newer camera have a n infared option which allows even lower light satiations. Focusing couple a problem , so make sure you set the focus on manual for low light situation. ENJOY
Originally Posted By disney pete i thought i was doing well taping things i can't believe you taped R&R and space mountain, i tried star tours once and the CMs voice came over the intercom telling me to turn the camcorder off
Originally Posted By Labuda ^^ I have a feeling that George Lucas would throw a fit if someone recorded Star Tours. Thsu the reason you were asked to stop videoing it - Lucasfilm owns the copyright there, not Disney.
Originally Posted By macnak81 ooooo I'm bad, I've taped that too. True CM's will ask you to stop if you ha ve the camera up to your eye and it looks like you are taping. Sit in the back hold it on your lap aimin git upwards, while checking your moveable viewfinder for your aim.And again cover the blinking recording light.
Originally Posted By Chrisrails Sometimes I go to an inside quick service resturant to eat and recharge my camera using a wall outlet. Don't eat at the busy times though, you'll have to wait for a table near an outlet to clear.
