Does anyone know where and what camera is good for a Golf teaching profession?

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Bobby

Hi, I'm a new golf teacher and was wondering what type of camera I could get to aid me with lessons. I need something with a lot of fps so I can slow down the video enough to where I can visibly see the person's swing. Also I'm kinda on a budget, but am willing to spend some money on this If I need to.

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I would go with a simple camcorder. Sony's Handycam has good frame rate (60fps) and video quality. Plus, they have steady shot which definitely helps if you work on a range and will be honding the camera rather than have it on a tripod.

Make sure to invest in some analysis software as well if you haven't already, such as V1 Pro. Unfortunately that is extremely expensive, so you may need to use the consumer version for now.

How do they film the overhead shots at golf tournaments?

sliverscoo

I'm not talking about the shots of the ball in flight, but rather when they are "previewing" a hole, they have an overhead shot of the hole - from the tee box up to the green. What do they use to film this? Just a camcorder hooked up to a helicopter? Is a helicopter ride that smooth, or do they use special equipment to keep the shot steady?

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Honestly- they don't use helicopters as they make so much noise that they will distract the golfers. They actually build very tall scaffolding towers and attach a camers to the top. Someone climbs to the top of the "tower" to operate the camera. The "towers" are built high enough that the camera can be swung around to film different holes. There are only about three or four of these that they build on each course. If you ever watch any of the tournaments on TV- you can often see these "towers" in the background.
And sometimes, when they film an overhead shot of a course it is from a blimp since they make no noise. Proof there can be no external noise- watch a tournament on TV and you will always see a person (or people) in the background holding up two arms or a long sign. That is to hush the gallery- or the spectators- as the golfers need complete concentration.

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How do 3D glasses work, will they work from a recorded video on a camcorder?

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the94351

So, i downloaded a movie that was recorded on a camera and its a 3D movie. I have 3D glasses, but would they still work with a recorded copy of the movie?

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In order to see things in 3D each eye must see a slightly different picture. This is done in the real world by your eyes being spaced apart so each eye has its own slightly different view. The brain then puts the two pictures together to form one 3D image that has depth to it

3D film viewed without glasses is a very strange sight and may appear to be out of focus, fuzzy or out of register. The same scene is projected simultaneously from two different angles in two different colors, red and cyan (or blue or green). Here's where those cool glasses come in -- the colored filters separate the two different images so each image only enters one eye. Your brain puts the two pictures back together and now you're dodging a flying meteor!

So im sure it will....... because it will still hvae the colors on the screen im sure., and the glasses separate them.

whats the best hand held camcorder for making a Indie film?

Ok so i am making a Movie. Well a Independent movie. I am on a low budget. So what is the best possible camcorder to use to shoot this movie. It has to be in HD. And im shooting kinda like a documentary but it is a horror movie and it is shot a lot in the dark. So what is the best for this. And what is the best speacial effects software. I am on a low budget though.

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Hi Michael:

"Low budget" is a very relative term: Low-budget to Steven Spielberg is a couple million bucks; to me it's $100,000 or so. To you, probably a lot less!

Post an update edit using the "Additional Details" link, and give us some real-world dollar figures, please. You'll get a much better Answer from the good Contributors on here.

Low-light shooting is a good point you noted, and is an important detail. Your "pseudo-documentary" style horror film sounds a lot like the "Blair Witch Project" format, so that also gives us some insight as to what you want to shoot.

By "Special Effects" you need to be more specific, also. Do you mean "green screen" (ChromaKey) effects? Or do you want realistic 3D monsters popping out of people's bodies? (There you'd need something like Maya and a good artist/animator to pull that off.)

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.

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Where can I get a decent HD Camcorder that can be connected to wireless lavs?

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Stephanie

Me and my friend are planning to do some filming, mostly in public, we are looking for a decent HD camcorder that we can use, we are on a budget but we want the video to be in a decent quality, probably a mid-rage camcorder. We're looking for a decent 1080p quality and a decent wireless lavs connected to the camcorder.

Example of our ideal wireless lav is sennheiser ew 100 but it's pretty expensive. we're also looking for a cheap but decent wireless lav(should be compatible with the camcorder).

btw. videos will be uploaded only on youtube. thanks!
FYI I'm in Philippines guys. so please add a detail about shipping, etc.

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HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

What is a good camera to record Youtube videos? A good wireless Microphone?

Average Jo

My friends and I would like to start a youtube Channel, what's a good camera and wireless Mic?

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HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

How I record Audio - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html

They sell the Microphone I use, an Alto 750 for $29.99, online.

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Which digital camera above 7.0MP is good and worth buying?

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Suitcase

I would like to buy a digital camera any make but more than 7MP(mega pixels). Please suggest me a good brand and if possible give its product identification.

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i think the Olympus x820 would meet your standards.

It is 8.0mp, it is gorgeously compact and has a really big screen.
It has a great supermacro feature that lets you take great quality close-ups,

and it has loads of scenes you can choose from, like Sport (so that it doesn't blur anything! it's an amazing feature), Night Mode (so that you can take pictures in the dark and they come out great quality), Self-Portrait (so you can take pictures of yourself), Indoor and Outdoor features to suit the lighting, even Behind Glass and Underwater features to make the most of whatever picture you take.

Of course you can always specify with each picture whether you would like self-timer, or flash, or non-flash, or no-red-eye-flash!

You can also take videos with amazing sound quality

It's definately the camera for you and it's probably only about £100 now!

What is a cheap tough camera you can buy online?

Plane Boy

Its for my new web show(i have not launched it yet) but i planning to bring it outdoors and it has to be able to withstand paint balls,pellets,rain,muck,dew,etc
needs to be able to record video and must record/play sound

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I think the best option would be this camera:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F5FKHI/?tag=patricksnet-20

It seems to meet all of your requirements: Cheap at $50. Records sound and video. Waterproof, you can even use it underwater. Shock resistant because it is made for action sports.

You could strap it to your bike, helmet, paintball gun, whatever and get first person video really easily. I wouldn't spend a bunch of money on a fancy camera like the other guy who said it would take 10k to get started. You can buy this one to start out and then upgrade later if you want to.

If you want to spend more you can get extra features with these upgrade models:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A1U4AE/?tag=patricksnet-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A1O59U/?tag=patricksnet-20

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What is the cheapest camcorder with slow motion capacity?

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Q. I would like a camcorder for my birthday that has slow motion capacity. Under 300 dollars would be useful, but I know there aren't that many at that price. I want the best quality, however, for that price range. I don't want a camera with 5 fps, god no.

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Recording at a slow frame rate won't provide you with very good slow motion playback. You want to record at a high frame rate...

For example, some Sony camcorders have a "SmoothSlowRecord" feature that allows fast frame rate capture (120 fps) for a 3 second burst. When played back at NTSC standard 30 fps, the playback takes 12 seconds (or 25% of the original speed). The Casio Exilim line has longer high frame rate capture.

If you just use the camcorder's 30 fps capture and have the video editor slow the playback, when you get to about 15 fps (or 50% of the original speed) is when the video starts being a bit jerky...

Photron and Vision Research (and others) make high speed cameras that can do 300 fps, 1,000 fps and even 3,000 fps or higher - they are expensive.

Can you help me find the best camcorder for my specifications?

Brooks B

I want it to be under $400.
I need to be able to connect it to my computer so that I can edit the content.
I also want my final product to be stored on a dvd.

Things like good picture quality and user friendly controls would be great.

Please give recommendations for the right camcorder for me.

Thank you.

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Look at Sanyo Xacti camcorders. The model of 2006 Xacti HD1 record HD Mpeg-4 movies at 1280 x 720 pixels and 30 fps working in the powerful 16:9 widescreen format. HD1 has effective sensor resolution in 5,100,000 pixels. It is based on a small body with dimensions: 80x119x36mm, weighs 210g and costs abt. $400. For more details look at my article: "12 main points for clever HD camcorder choosing: from Canon HV20 through Sony SR300E to Panasonic SD1" at: http://fototramp.blogspot.com/2007/11/12-main-points-for-clever-hd-camcorder.html

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What audio bitrate should I choose for the video fps?

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Tom

I own a Zoom H4n and I heard that you have to change the bitrate of the audio to be synced with the video depending on the fps of the video. I'm kind of advanced beginner in audio. Or can you please tell me how to render audio in FCPX? Thanks

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Hi Tom, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:

If you're in a hurry, the short answer is to choose 16-bit/48kHz sample rate. Period.

I don't know what your source was for what you "heard", but it's not necessarily true. If you are shooting consumer camcorder footage, you are probably using "unlocked audio", and your external recorder settings don't really matter. For a consumer/amateur project, the only real reason to change audio bitrate is to save space, or if other digital audio gear in your "workflow" can't handle, for example, anything higher than 16-bit/44.1kHz sample rate. (The Zoom H4N can record up to 24-bit data and sample rates up to 96kHz.) Apple's FCP can handle up to 24-bit audio, so don't panic if you start recording without checking the Zoom's settings.

Where you might have heard about video FPS having to anything to do with audio sample-rate, is with pro-level "locked audio" and DV-format camcorders. In Europe/UK and other PAL-format countries, the 25fps/50fps frame rate will divide evenly into either 32kHz or 48kHz sample rate; but for USA/NTSC 30fps/60fps frame rate video (actually 59.94), the number of samples-per-frame only divides evenly at 48kHz sample rate. This is why 16-bit @48kHz is a video/DVD production standard, as opposed to 16-bit/44.1kHz "CD quality" settings. (96kHz sample rate is evenly divisible for locked audio, but being newer technology, the faster rate isn't used as widely, and isn't a "broadcast standard".) The same applies to film recording or "film look" video recording: 24fps divides into 48kHz sample rate evenly.

Sophisticated digital audio setups use what's called a Word Clock (a/k/a "sample clock") that can be sync'd with a master Time Code Generator or other digital audio gear (playback decks, MIDI controllers, etc.), but the Zoom H4N doesn't have a Word Clock input or output.

But the Zoom =does= allow Broadcast Wave Format (BWF) recording for accepting cue-marks & time-stamps, but professional standards suggest you only use 16-bit @48kHz sample-rate for BWF files. You can record BWF @ 16-bit/44.1kHz, but some post-production houses won't accept it, mostly due to that "not evenly divisible" factor discussed above. See the EBU/UER "BWF user guide": http://www.ebu.ch/fr/technical/publications/userguides/bwf_user_guide.php

If you are trying to sync Zoom audio to some exotic slow-motion footage shot at extreme frame-rate, that's another topic entirely.

And as far as trying to teach a beginner how to edit double-system sound in Final Cut Pro X, a simple Q&A forum like this isn't adequate, if you haven't even attempted following any of the tutorials included with Final Cut, or the dozens that are online. In previous Final Cut Pro versions, we had to use Final Cut's "AutoSyncCompensator" or "Sync Adjust" feature. (It's more automatic now. But if you are working with PAL footage and intercutting 24fps film transfers, read up on FCP's "Conform 25 to 24" tool selection & workflow.)

The technical reason for worrying about clock-sync & an odd-number of audio samples in a given video frame isn't so much about sync-drift during a long take (e.g., "lip-flap" visual errors), but rather from concerns about edit-point glitches or "pops" in the sound during a cut or transition from left-over or not-enough digital "cycles" in the reconstructed waveform.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

Is the panasonic HCV700k video format compatible with mac os X?

Cristian

Hi, i wanted to purchase my camera, but i wanted to know if my mac is going to recognize the format from this camera. Would i need a cable to connect from the cam to the computer, or would SD cards work? PS: I use final cut pro

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We don't know which Mac, version OSX or version FCP. Assuming all are relatively new, connect the HCV700's USB port to the computer's USB port. Put the camcorder into Play/PC mode. Launch FCP. Under File, select "Log and Transfer"...

If you decide to copy the files from the camera to the Mac, the files will need to be converted (transcoded) before FCP can deal with them. Use a transcoder like MPEG Streamclip from www. squared5.com to convert them to something more useful like MOV or MP4 with h.264 video inside.

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What "affordable" camcorders are compatible & work best with iMovie '11 & standard Macbooks?

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leahsparkl

I want to know what current camcorders that are affordable work well with iMovie 2011. A camcorder where you don't have to download any streaming or video convertor programs.

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Good zoom works very well for a day approaches and bright places Soledad excellent, but for low light if you need some accessories to give greater illumination to the area of ''shooting. Very light which allows for smooth loading and the quality of video and pass video to the computer is simple and makes working with the format and work with iMovie iFrame makes it very simple.

What's the best way to transfer video from a canon AVCHD canon HF m31 flash memory camcorder?

Andy

I am not an amateur at this i've been editing for years. I recorded a musical for my sister that is two parts, the first half and the second. I can see on the camcorder that it is only two scenes which is correct. However, when I transfer my video using Windows, it automatically splits it into multiple scenes, each that are around 1.9gb in size. When i piece these together in Adobe Premiere Pro, there are about 3 dropped frames at the start of each of these created "scenes." I know that it must be the transfer that messes this up because when i plug my camcorder into my TV, everything plays perfect no problem. I don't have the included software that came bundled with the camcorder and there is no way to get it because apparently it doesn't exist anymore. You can only download an "updater" from the website in which you need to have the software already installed which I don't because i had to have windows re installed a while back. Is there any other free software that won't split up these two clips into multiple or anything I can do? It's a flash memory camcorder, so you can't "capture" the video with any software. My computer can handle it no problem. i7 processor and 8 gb of RAM. Please HELP!!!!
It's a flash memory camcorder so you can't use the capture feature with premiere. It says you are supposed to just transfer the files to your hard drive but I have done this and i get the dropped frame issue. These "1.9gb size scenes) it makes, each one starts off with a frozen frame for about 2 or 3 frames then continues just fine. I don't know what else to do. I know the video files are okay because I can plug my camcorder into the TV and view all the videos no problem. Everytime I try transferring the footage over the same thing happens.

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There are two ways to edit AVCHD video.

You found the first method. Copy the MTS files from the camcorder to the computer and "piece them together". Your observation of the 2 gig file size limitation is known and is basically required by certain operating systems which cannot deal with large file sizes. Many times, this method requires transcoding (converting) the copied MTS files into a more useful file type and uncompressed format for the editor to deal with.

The other method generally means connecting the camcorder to the computer with a USB cable, putting the camcorder into "Play" or Computer mode and doing exactly what you say you can't do - but this does assume that the video editor is AVCHD-file capable. During that "import" (capture) process, the camcorder's electronics are used to decompress the video file data stream and the video editor can pull the video into whatever video type it likes to deal with. Sony Vegas and Apple iMovie and Final Cut can do this - I was pretty sure Premiere could too - though not know which version you are using makes it challenging. When the video is imported/captured this way into the computer, the "seamless" video you want should happen.

The problem you are encountering with the method you are using probably has to do with the way AVCHD video compression happens.
Frame 1 = base
Frame 2 = what changed from frame 1
Frame 3 = what changed from frame 2
Frame 4 = what changed from frame 3
Frame 5 = what changed from frame 4
Frame 6 = what changed from frame 5
Frame 7 = what changed from frame 6
Frame 8 = what changed from frame 7
Frame 9 = base
Frame 10 = what changed from frame 9
Frame 11 = what changed from frame 10
Frame 12 = what changed from frame 11
Frame 13 = what changed from frame 12
Frame 14 = what changed from frame 13
Frame 15 = what changed from frame 14
Frame 16 = what changed from frame 15
Frame 17 = what changed from frame 16
Frame 18 = base... and so on...

If the file size limitation happens at frame 4, then frames 5, 6, 7 get confused. If the second method (importing/capturing) is used, then the camera's file system working with the editor are able to piece the video back together as a contiguous file and the "dropped frame" issue should go away.

If you continue to use option1, then be sure to use the highest quality capture setting in the HF M31. This way, there is less compression of the captured video so more of the frame is available following the base frame. Because of the reduced compression, there will be more of the segmented files.

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How do I choose not to record sound on my Sony HDR-HC3?

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Joe

I am trying to not record the audio portion while using the Sony HDR-HC3 and was hoping there was a way to do it on the camera or on Dartfish.

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Hi Joe, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:

I'll assume you are using Dartfish to capture sports-analysis footage (or other non-classroom scenes) where the audio track isn't needed or wanted.

Since the Sony HDR-HC3 doesn't have a normal "external mic" input jack that you could mute by inserting an "empty" 3.5mm stereo (1/8" phone plug) connector, it will be easier to mute the audio using the Dartfish "DV Import Tool" after you finish recording, since you have a DV/HDV cassette camcorder.

When you start Dartfish, and select the DV Import dialog, and if you click on "Recording Options" there's a section marked "Capture Device" which has two drop-down menus: one for the Video source, and one for the Audio source.

This is where you'll be able to select ANY other audio source that's NOT the DV Camera audio (usually called "Microsoft DV Camera" in the menu). You should be able to select your normal sound card recording sources, and just go into your Windows Control Panel (in your Start Menu) for "Sounds & Audio Devices" and click Mute or Mute All for any microphone or line recording inputs. The original audio stream from the DV tape will be bypassed with this method.

I don't have the PDF manual for the Handycam HC3 right now, but there may (or may not) be a way to fade down the built-in microphone inputs in some camera menu setting. (I'll post an update link in my Sources below, if I find that from Sony.) This is the big difference between a pro-level camcorder (with real audio knobs) and a consumer camcorder like the HC3.

Make use of Dartfish.com's customer support help, when using their software. Here's an online video tutorial covering the basic menus & workflow for importing DV footage (start viewing at 04:30 for DV Import): http://www.dartfish.tv/Presenter.aspx?CR=p3c4873m12986

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

What does 60 fields per second mean compared to 60 frames per second or 30 frames per second?

greased up

i am looking to but a camcorder and upon reading reviews i do not know what 60 field per second mean

anyine know what it mans?

thanks tom =]

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Tom,

60 frames per a second actually means 60 fields per a second. 60 fields automatically converts to 30 frames when viewed on your television. In effect, 60 fields is the same as 30 frames which is why you often see this: 60i/30p when discussing frame rates.

Television video was originally developed to display at 30 frames per a second. Television cameras originally recorded at the same 30fs rate. Each of the 30 frames were progressive and carried every line of television pixels; which became known as 30p.

The problem is that at the time this was developed, radio technology was not broadband. Radio technology was still being explored, so the full 30p could not be sent from the broadcasting station to you television fast enough to make it work properly. Each of the 30p frames had too much data for the early broadcasting systems.

Sony came to the rescue by helping RCA and several companies develop interlacing video. This allowed each of the 30p frames to be broken into to interlacing fields. Every two fields are paired - with one odd (all the odd lines in the frame) and one even (all the even lines in the frame). This allows all of the pixels of one frame to be broken into two similar sets of data. 30 frames became 60 fields.

Television cameras would record at 30p and the broadcast station or truck would break that signal down to 60 interlaced fields per a second or 60i. 60i can be broadcast more easily and much faster. Your television recombines the 60 interlaced fields a second to create the 30fps video you see. Soon Sony developed cameras that recorded directly to 60i which allowed broadcast companies to save time and money by skipping the breakdown step of converting 30p to 60i. Sony even creates interlaced television which also skips the recombining step in the television.

The reason television is going all digital is to eliminate this conversion, or if it is needed, the conversion is automatically done behind the scenes without the need for human intervention. Most camcorders come out of the box at the 60i settings. Many camcorders will now allow the user to change this setting to meet their needs. All of the newer HD televisions will accept and display signals from all of the common frame rates, 60i, 30p, and even 24p without the need for any converting of the signal before it reaches the TV.

Sony still uses interlaced technology not only because it is faster, but also because it shows movement very similar to the way the human eyes views movement. The only problem with interlaced video is that there is no single solid frame. This causes problems if one needs to work with singe frames or freeze frame video for analysis (such as sports reviews or evidence needs). Full progressive 30 frame video is used for these situations.

* Now that you know all this, understand that 60i is not the same as 60p - in other words, 60 fields is not the same as 60 frames. 60 interlaced frames is used to create the standard 30p television video. 60 progressive frames is a high speed setting used to record high speed movement. The movement is seen at half speed when viewed at 30fps.

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What are some good camcorders that emulate the look of 35mm film?

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Liv96

What are some great camcorders under $1,000 $5,000 and $10,000
What are the best cameras in each of these price ranges

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Sony HDR-CX190 High Definition Handycam 5.3 MP Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (2012 Model) has been a great HD camcorder so far. It is very small and lightweight, to say the least. I think the 70 series battery I bought for this unit weighs almost as much as the camera. The controls are good with the little screen joystick and menus. The color is very good on the screen, and the video is sharp. I like the 30x for videoing my stepsons' wrestling matches.

What is a good camera for a novice filmmaker?

RocketFish

I'm looking for a quality camera for a novice filmmaker. Something relatively easy to use and hold on my own. Something versatile. But something that will produce a beautiful picture that will look professional.

If possible, I would like to stay under $5,000. And, if possible still, under $2,000. Thank you.

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Sony HDR-FX7, HDR-FX1000.

Both are miniDV tape based and assume your computer has a firewire port because that is the only way the video will get from the digital tape and into the camcorder in best, high definition, video format.

Don't spend all your money on the camcorder.

tripod
video lights
wireless lavaliere mics
wired mics
steadying devices (shoulder mount, vest stabilizer system, etc.)
cases, cables
optional high capacity batteries from the camcorder manufacturer...

If your computer can't handle firewire, then look at the JVC GY-HM100.

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What is the best digital camcorder to get?

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j2k2

I want to buy a camcorder to film a documentary of my wedding in Jamaica and I want to know the best camcorder to get.

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I would go and read here: http://reviews.cnet.com/4521-6530_7-5021303-2.html?tag=subnav

For your wedding, I think - Canon Optura 600 because you could gain the video AND still qulity.
Have fun :) !

What Camera or Camcorder is best for really good youtube videos?

I'm not

What kind of digital camera or camcorder would be best to use to cut,edit, and has a really good picture to make and post vids on youtube???

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I typically like the Sanyo Xacti CA9 camcorder
You can look at a review of it at:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-camcorders/sanyo-xacti-vpc-ca9/4505-6500_7-33741789.html

OR go to:
http://reviews.cnet.com/camcorders/?tag=TOCleftColumn.0

...for a review of almost any camera you're interested in

Hope this helps : )

http://www.youtube.com/user/KLxTV

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I am looking for a really good camera / Video camera ?

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Duckflyy

I am really into simple photography, I'm not really looking to go anywhere with it, but I would like to start a hobby with it. I know you need education and everything, but honestly, I just want a really good camera. The only thing is, I also need a really good video camera. Does anyone know of a good camera that takes both pictures and videos, and isn't too expensive. I am willing to spend a lot of money, but not something way over priced. Thanks,

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If you are really on a budget and want the best quality for the money, check out the P&S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 [with a Leica lense] which has more features than most pro DSLRs that require auxiliary lenses not even equal to the single initial full-range lense that comes with the FZ28. It is reviewed at:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/panasonic_fz28_pg5.html

It just came out on November 4, 2008.

It's an all-in-one 10.1 megapixel digital camera which includes (i) built-in image stabilization; (ii) HD720 quality video [Quicktime] which permits zooming while videoing skateboarding, action sports; (iii) a 18x zoom [27 - 486 mm (35mm equiv.)] "Leica" lense for nature and concert photography; (iv) up to 0.39 inch macro option; (v) up to 6400 ASA; (vi) takes up to 380 pictures per 120 min. battery charge; (vii) has a "burst speed" of 13 fps; and sells new for $430 at amazon.com. in the U.S.

Here's an actual handheld picture of the moon:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/bf/1b/a83ac060ada0881604bad110.L.jpg

Good luck!

why should i buy a video camera?

Ryan

i have an intrest in video camera's but i don't know what to record?

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Hi Ryan:

This Q&A might require some more participation from your end. I noticed that a year ago you were considering a Panasonic Lumix DSLR camera. Did you ever get that model or another "still" camera? If so, have you shot any video clips and tried to edit them on your Mac?

And since you've said (in other Q&A's) you have a Mac, if you are leaning toward a camcorder (pointing up, perhaps, why you phrased this Q&A "why...buy a video camera", as opposed to a digital still camera) you should keep in mind "Mac editing compatibility" with whatever model camcorder you may think of buying.

I say this as a Sony camcorder user & owner who's seen dozens of Y!A users post about problems trying to connect their USB port on their flash-card Handycam to edit on their Mac. (Other than the FireWire-based miniDV & HDV format Sonys, the Handycams are NOT Mac-friendly! The Sony "Picture Motion Browser", which has many of the transcoding utilities for AVCHD & other formats, just isn't made to run on Macs. Sony makes Vaio PCs, and so they concentrate on the Windows market users.)

A good camcorder is not a cheap investment (unless you buy used, which I've done with great success). If you are just getting started with photography, optics, and video, but aren't sure exactly "what to record" (or shoot, regarding photo subjects), consider taking a class or two at a community college or a large camera store (many have free or cheap classes for customers & interested hobbyists).

Or even just hang out a few evenings or weekends at a good camera store & try stuff out (as well as ask questions of the staff; many tend to be "pros" or retired pros). The way a camera or camcorder "feels" in your hand can be a personal preference thing. Specs and written reviews are one thing, but actual "hands on" testing of a piece of gear is essential when it involves a lot of buttons, controls, and seeing how it feels up against your eyeball.

I don't know your age or schooling level, but if you are still in high school or college, drop in on the school paper or yearbook staff, and express an interest in learning photography and gain some valuable experience with some free equipment and "real world" shooting assignments.

I learned both journalistic still photography and motion picture/video sports shooting while volunteering time for the school yearbook and the athletic department in high school. The knowledge & experience has served me for a lifetime.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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How do I go about transferring video footage to dvd?

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moonbeam31

I have a dv camcorder and a dvd recorder. I need help on how to transfer my video to dvd.

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You'll need to capture the clips into a editor program (iMovie, Windows Movie Maker)

Then make any edits you need, then drag all the clips in to the time line and export to ether Avi or Quicktime ( using DV compression, under options)

Make sure you keep the footage interlaced and 4:3 ( or 16:9 for widescreen)

Then just import the DV Avi's (or Quicktime's) into your DVD software, set u your menus, then burn.

What is a really good video camera to get?

Lizzie L

I want to get a new camera, I believe mine does not work anymore. What is a good camera to get for filming myself in videos that go on youtube? Also I have a mac and it needs to be compatible with it using imovie. Also I really don't wanna pay over $200 for one if possible.
:)

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iMovie 11 - cameras supported:

http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US

iMovie 9 - cameras supported:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US

iMovie 8 Camcorders supported:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014

Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Lion:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757?viewlocale=en_US

Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Snow Leopard:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825?viewlocale=en_US

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How come the more a child grows the less we remember them as a baby?

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Misti J

I want to remember my son as a baby in my arms and it just seems to get harder and harder as he grows older. Lots of other parents I know experience this too. I know it's easy to look at pictures but why can't I remember a lot about it? Maybe that's why so many parents have more children to bring back that feeling.

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I too have asked this question many times.
My advice to you is to purchase a camcorder.
When I get in the mood to remember my daughter as a baby, or how she was at different ages of her life, I watch my home movies. I always end up crying my eyes out b/c I miss it so much. Hearing her first learn to talk, and watching her play, or even as a newborn just laying there and sleeping, brings back so many memories that I thought I forgot. You do not forget, I remember each and every minute that I recorded of her, but just need to be reminded of it sometimes....

What would you recommend for filming a babys birth? My husband is deployed and will miss it. ?

Holly

Should I get a digital camera with video or a camcorder? What would be the easiest way to send the videos to him? Camcorder that films on DVD type format or a digital camera? Im so confused as to what is the best.

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for this very important event. try and coordinate with someone who already has a camera they know how to use. I often sit standby for births but then I shoot video for a living.

It is an important event, you might want to get someone who knows what they are doing and is not squeamish!! but if you have to get a camera, keep this in mind...
with MiniDV you can shoot up to an hour on one tape but then you have to capture the video then edit and compress to author to DVD. if you get one that shoots to memory stick, it is already compressed but your video time is limited, and you can almost instantly upload to a web page.
another alternative, if you have time to plan and the timing is right. get a laptop and a cam, download Skype, and film it live to him.

God luck :-)

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Does anybody have a really nice digital camera that you reccomend getting?

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I'm looking to buy digital camera, although i need to know which ones are good!
please describe one and tell me the name of it if its a good camera
thanks
Thanks!

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 http://top10digitalcamera.net/
Fuji digital cameras entered the market in the late 90's. Started in Japan in 1934, Fuji has always tried to stay ahead of the pack. The history of this company is rather interesting so let us take a look at it.
Started in a small Japanese in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, the Fuji Film Co. Ltd was founded in the year 1934. At that time, no one could imagine that such a small camera making company would become a million dollar global name known all across the globe within a span of 50 years. Today, Fuji is known for its great digital cameras and innovative technology.
It took Fuji 35 years to come to the USA. In the US, Fuji again started small with the establishment of a six person office in the Empire State Building in New York City. Within a span of four years, in 1969, the company had expanded itself so fast that the
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company issued American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on Fuji Photo Film stock.
 
 
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In 1976, Fuji Film launched the world's first ISO 400 color print film. This was the fastest color still photo film present in the world during that time. Then, in 1980, Fuji launched the fastest color motion picture film - the A-250. After this, Fuji became the official sponsor of the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984.
One of the biggest launches in camera history made by Fuji was the QuickSnap in the year 1986. The QuickSnap was a one-time-use camera and it became an instant hit in the market. Due to its usefulness, easy-to-use convenience and price, the QuickSnap became the market leader during its time. Improvising on the QuickSnap, Fuji introduced the world's first one-time use 35mm camera with a flash in the year 1988.
Fuji was not a company which could be left behind as far as digital technology and digital cameras was concerned. Even though Sony overtook Fuji in the race of introducing the first digital camera, Fuji gave the world the first digital camera with removable media in the year 1988.
Today, Fuji has firmly established itself in the digital revolution. It has continuously innovated itself and made several product launches such as the MX-700 in the year 1998, which was the world's smallest and lightest mega pixel digital camera at that time. Fuji has also made forays into digital printing technology.
Not only this, but Fuji is a conscientious of the environment as well. In the year 2000, Fuji made a $7.8 million contribution in the construction of the Fuji Film Giant Panda Conservation Habitat in Washington DC in order to bring two giant pandas from China to the USA.
From the NANO CUBIC Technology which allows digital videotapes to increase their recording capacity to 1000 two-hour movies in 2001 to the xD-Picture Card, which was the smallest storage media in the market in 2002; Fuji continues to introduce newer and newer digital technologies today. Some of the newest digital cameras introduced today are:
A-Series : Automatic point-and-shoot cameras for basic users.

E-Series : Full featured, compact cameras with manual control as well.

F-Series : Ultra compact cameras in different styles with full features.

S-Series : Advanced cameras with optic controls for advanced users.

S-Pro Series : Extremely advanced cameras for professionals.

Author: Kevin Rockwell Kevin Rockwell worked as a network TV cameraman for 20 years shooting news and sports. Now a devoted fan of digital photography and video he works to gather information, tips and news for digital camera users. Oh and he loves to shoot pictures of his kids playing sports. http://greatdigitalcameras.info/book/ - Your Guide to Great Photography
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What is a good camera to start filming with?

Beaverboy

Hello, ever since I was a kid I always wanted to direct films. I am a natural storyteller, but when looking at universities/colleges for application requirements I saw that you need a portfolio of work. Unfortunately I haven't directed much because I really don't have the means to. What is a good model of Camera I can use to film movies? Thanks!

Answer
Consumer level HD camcorders have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer level HD camcorders all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video. Not to mention, but the computer you upload your HD files to jas to have at least a 1 GB video card and a separate Audio card that can support Direct X 9 technology, you normal every day computer has massive troubles with HD video. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame,

What are some good HD digital consumer camcorders to buy?

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Q. I am looking for up to digital zoom 20x to 40x and around like $300 dollars. I am looking for a hadycam HD 20x to 40x digital zoom camcorder.

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Your budget is not enough for a half decent hard disc drive or high definition camcorder.

The closest I can get are Canon ZR900, ZR930 miniDV tape or FS10 flash memory camcorder. They have a mic jack that no others in this price range have (from Sony or Panasonic). They are standard definition only.

I stopped suggesting any hard drive camcorders when I learned of their known problems with loud audio (vibration) and high altitude problems when the head park and no video is recorded.

"Handycam" is Sony's brandname for all consumer camcorders Sony makes. The DCR-HC62 and HC62 do not have a mic jack.

Which one is the best camcorder I should buy?

Somnath G

I am looking to buy a camcorder. My budget is arround 300 dollar. Which one should I buy? Please advise.

Answer
I reccommend Flip UltraHD Camcorder.
If you're looking for a video camera for casual use that has great portability and picture quality, look no further. This little gadget fits comfortably in your pocket, and is as easy to use as a toaster.

The video quality is outstanding for such a little device, although the digital zoom lowers the quality, so I would suggest using that feature sparingly.

As far as battery life and charging goes, this camera really shines. It charges by simply plugging it into a USB port on your computer. If you want a quicker charge, I would recommend investing in the cable which allows you to charge it in an electrical outlet instead. My one concern with this flip USB jack is that since it is connected to the camera, as opposed to being attached by a cord, it feels like it could very easily snap off if bumped into while charging.
More...

http://www.ebuydeals.com/Flip-UltraHD-Camcorder.html

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What is a good quality camcorder for posting videos on youtube?

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littleoneb

I am looking for a good camcorder for general use that is also great for posting videos on the internet. I would like to spend under $450. Any recommendations?

Answer
go on the gadget show web site for reviews then go on price runner web site for the price.

what was the name of the best handheld camcorder on the gadget show on 3/10/09?

TheGruffoi

i was watching the gadget show on monay the 3rd and i wanted to buy one of the producs they mentioned on a challenge.
it was a camcoder and it won the best gadget or something.
i think that it was sony/panasonic d3x...

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The 3rd was a Saturday, so I'm not sure which program it was - the link is for the show's best camcorder buys.

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How can I get my Mac to recognize my Panasonic Camcorder?

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Flo

I have a Panasonic SDR H60 camcorder and Mac OS X 10.4.11 computer. I use iMovie '08. I have been able to upload video from the camera directly to iMovie before, but now I can't. My dad used the camera on his PC with the software provided with the camera, and I'm wondering it that may have messed up the ability of the camera to work with the Mac. How can I get the camera to be recognized by iMovie again?

Answer
Make sure the camera is in playback mode.

How can I connect my Sony camcorder to my mac computer?

rhence2823

When I connect my Sony Dcr-Trv11 camcorder to my mac via firewire, the mac does not recognize it. I have an imac osx tiger and imovie. I have found places online that say that this is possible, but I have had no luck yet. does anyone have any suggestions? thanks

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The Sony DCR-TRV11 camcorder is miniDV tape based.

What are you expecing the Mac to do? Nothing will automatically "pop up".

Connecting a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire cable to the camcorder's DV port and the Mac's firewire port - with the camcorder in "Play" or "VCR" mode, launch iMovie,
Name the project,
select the video project destination folder,
select DV (presuming you captured the video in 4:3 standard definition mode - select DV widescreen if the video was captured in that mode.
Create.
The iMovie Import screen should appear.

You did not tell us which Mac. It is possible that the Firewire port is inactive. System Preferences: Network: Port Status. Be sure there is a check mark in the firewire box.

It is also possble that the firewire cable or the camcordeer's firewire port is bad.

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Are videos on the Canon SX10 as good as the one on the Canon FS100 video camera?

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jhoo828

I need a nice (not HD) video camera. I decided that an SD-based Canon FS100 would at least be close to the image quality on my old Sony TRV250 Hi-8 camcorder. Rather than pay for the FS100 alone, would the video quality on a new Canon SX10IS be about the same as well as giving me a nice still cam?

Answer
You can't quite get both in a single model, yet.

By spec, the Canon's movie mode is decent enough... it's recording at 640x480, which is a "square pixel" version of the standard 720x480 that pretty much all NTSC SD camcorders use... slighly lower pixel count, but it's not a huge issue. Canon still recording tends to be in same ballpark as lower cost video camera video... I have not used this particular model, but in general, I can state this. 30fps will be a bit more "movie like" than the 60i (interlaced) you would get with regular video. If you're making DVDs, you might notice this, particularly with sports and other fast moving things. If your goal is computer video, the non-interlaced video from the SX100 might actually be preferable (I don't know if the FS100 has a progressive mode... most of Canon's HD models do today).

So look at compression.. the SX10 can record 1 hr. 30 min on an 8GB flash card, while the FS100 at top quality can record 1hr. 50min.. That sounds like the SX10 is actually using less compression, but we have to check the format. The FS100 records in MPEG-2, as used on all DVDs. At that bitrate, the FS100 is slightly better than DVD quality.

Checking into the SX10, I find that, like most digital still cameras, the SX10 uses Motion-JPEG for video, which is very similar to the DV format. To DV and MJPEG are simpler compression schemes than MPEG-2, so you need more bits per second to get the same quality. DV camcorders use 25Mb/s, while the SX10 is recording around 11Mb/s here. So I would expect this video to be relatively low quality, compared to DVD or the FS100, at least in terms of digital noise (artifacts and other ugly bits due to compression). It might still look fine, but it's probably more like one of the FS100 "long play" modes rather than top quality.

Next is sound.. most digital still cameras have pretty evil microphones, in mono, and no way to add an external one. The SX10 is a bit better than this.. you can't add a mic, but at least it's recording in stereo. Also, the mics are apparently just above the lens housing, and thus less probe to being blocked by your hands (a real problem with many still cameras used for video).

Then there's "features while recording". Traditionally, most digital still cameras with video recording were not good camcorders, even given their limitations, because some features didn't work during recording. The first one I had with this mode, a Canon from the 90s, didn't even keep the viewscreen active. It's more common for autofocus, autoexposure, and/or zoom to not function while doing video. Some do it.. I have a Panasonic TZ5 which does keep everything active during video, and functions as a somewhat reasonable camcorder (with bad sound and too-high compression, but I have used it as a third video camera on shoots from time to time). So I looked it up, and while it's not easy to find, one review (included below) did find that auto-focus/exposure remain active during video, and you can zoom. In general, this camera is better designed for video than most.. for example, there's a separate video button which can be used in any photo mode -- most DSCs make you switch to a different "movie mode", which is a bit annoying (my Panny is like this).

So yeah, I would bet that the SX10 would deliver video comparable to the TRV250, if not quite on par with the FS100. And naturally, the stills will be dramatically better than using the FS100 as a still camera. You are limited to 4GB file sizes, which means you get about 40 minutes at top quality before you have to stop shooting, but you can start again right away if you have an 8GB memory card (my Panasonic is the same way... it's because they use the FAT32 file system on the SD card, which is limited to 4GB maximum). With some limitations, it's going to be decent for casual video use, much better at least than most digital still cameras.

Youtube video camera for best quality videos?

Stephanie

I am going to start making youtube videos and wanted to know what was the best video camera to invest in. I keep seeing that everyone is suggesting the flip video cameras, is that really a good video camera? I want the camera to be under $500. Im looking for best quality video camera. Thank you!

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I suggest the Kodak PlaySport Zx3.

The Kodak Play Sport Zx3 is easy to use, has a very good display, and takes very good video in normal light and good video in low light. It's waterproof to a depth of 10 feet and can shoot good 5-megapixel stills. However, it only has fair audio quality. Its on-board software makes basic editing and sharing videos online very easy to do.

Highs
A good HD pocket camcorder with very good video picture quality, display quality and ease of use; good low-light picture quality, image stabilizer, versatility and still camera. Moderately priced model.

Lows
Fair audio quality and battery life.

You can click the link below for more information.

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