Slulego
I have saved up about $200.00 for a HD camcorder that has a external microphone input.
But can't find one for the life of me!
where do i find one?
(i found one but it doesn't do HD)
Please help me.
THANKS for YOUR help...!
Answer
Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. HD camcorders 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. MiniDV tape camcorders give every frame of every shot and usually cost less.
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
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.
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.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960
Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. HD camcorders 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. MiniDV tape camcorders give every frame of every shot and usually cost less.
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm
http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm
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.
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.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960
Mini-DV Camcorder Microphone
Jeremy
I make some videos for youtube and I can get some pretty decent quality that's good enough for me off my sony handycam after rendering. The annoying buzz the tape makes when recording is annoying, and also the sound the camera makes when you move it around. I was looking at Azden microphones, so I was wondering if any of these would work good. There is one made for mini-dv cameras, but the others are more professional.
It's a Sony DCR-HC28
Answer
Little Dog is correct. The Sony DCR0HC28 does NOT have a microphone input. In that case, you will not be able to connect a microphone directly to the camera. But don't fret. There are some work-arounds. You could purchase a digital audio recoder-you could get one for a good price with the consumer quality 1/8"mini stereo input, or spend a bit more money for the professional XLR terminals. The mini-stereo will probably work.
You can record the sound on the recorder while recording video on the camera, then sync them up later in post production.
As far as mics go, I like some Azdens, especially the Azden SGM-X which is about $110. There is another one (don't remember the model #) that goes for about $50, which I would NOT recommend- it's only a minor upgrade in sound. The Audio Technica ATR-55 is another choice, but I would NOT recommend it either. I found that it produced a distinct hissing noise.
No question, the BEST mini-stereo mic is the RODE VideoMic for about $150. I am still amazed at its sound quality (for a mini-stereo mic) especially when placed on a boompole, pointed at the subjects' mouths.
The Sennheiser MKE300 (I believe that's the model #) is decent too.
For professional XLR mics (if that's the case):
-Rode NTG-1 or NTG-2 -Sennheiser ME66
-Sennheiser MKH-416 is an industry standard, but I doubt you want to spend that kind of $$.
Little Dog is correct. The Sony DCR0HC28 does NOT have a microphone input. In that case, you will not be able to connect a microphone directly to the camera. But don't fret. There are some work-arounds. You could purchase a digital audio recoder-you could get one for a good price with the consumer quality 1/8"mini stereo input, or spend a bit more money for the professional XLR terminals. The mini-stereo will probably work.
You can record the sound on the recorder while recording video on the camera, then sync them up later in post production.
As far as mics go, I like some Azdens, especially the Azden SGM-X which is about $110. There is another one (don't remember the model #) that goes for about $50, which I would NOT recommend- it's only a minor upgrade in sound. The Audio Technica ATR-55 is another choice, but I would NOT recommend it either. I found that it produced a distinct hissing noise.
No question, the BEST mini-stereo mic is the RODE VideoMic for about $150. I am still amazed at its sound quality (for a mini-stereo mic) especially when placed on a boompole, pointed at the subjects' mouths.
The Sennheiser MKE300 (I believe that's the model #) is decent too.
For professional XLR mics (if that's the case):
-Rode NTG-1 or NTG-2 -Sennheiser ME66
-Sennheiser MKH-416 is an industry standard, but I doubt you want to spend that kind of $$.
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