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June 27, 2012 05:16AM
I'm about to do my first shops using my own equipment, the PV500 Lite with a button camera. I have done video shops with borrowed equipment, but it was a long time ago, and I don't remember which button had the camera. I guess my question is, what is a good position for my button camera? Mid-chest, or the next button up? I would really appreciate input, thanks!
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June 28, 2012 09:11PM
I'm sure this isn't the answer you want to hear. I can't tell yousmiling smiley So much depends on your height and build and how you are planning on securing the camera. Mine sits in my cleavage and most of the time it works well. The best thing to do is try it out.

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June 28, 2012 10:50PM
Stacy,
Before you alter your shirt, try out the camera in a couple of positions and see which works best. I use the "peep hole" in my front door to represent the upper torso of the target and adjust my camera position accordingly. Or use a relative or friend for a test before cutting that new button hole. One size does NOT fit all.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

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June 28, 2012 11:15PM
I did try a couple of locations, using my son as a target. The cleavage spot worked best for me, and I just did my first 2 shops this afternoon. The first looks okay, although tilted. I'm just checking out the second one now. Thanks for the help!
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June 29, 2012 03:30AM
I've had the tilted videosad smiley

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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June 29, 2012 03:45AM
LisaSTL Wrote:
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> I've had the tilted videosad smiley

Was it accepted? I'm waiting to hear back from the MSC.
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June 29, 2012 04:00AM
For mine the tilt was minimal and it was accepted. You know how it goes, it will depend on the MSC and the client. I honestly can't even remember the type of shop, let alone the MSC.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
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June 29, 2012 02:09PM
I think that every video shopper has had the odd 5 minutes of video of their own nostrils. I check the orientation of the button frequently just in case I can see the face of the button. If I can, it's time to readjust "on the fly."

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
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June 30, 2012 03:35AM
I place the camera in the top button hole of the shirt then secure it to the top half of a paint stirring stick which slides just underneath your bra (sorry guys, can't help you on this one!!). The camera never moves because there is no way possible that it can! I learned this trick from, in my opinion, the best video shopping company out there. I would not take off with video shopping without the patience, guidance, and mentoring from a MSC. Otherwise, you may get frustrated and quickly discouraged.
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