Becky
Okay, my family is considering a sony handycam HDR-SR7. We like the camera, but are wondering what kind of software to buy. we have windows XP and just need the software for storing and playing HD movies taken on the camcorder. We don't want to spend a fortune (like under $100) any ideas??
Ummm, I ment computer software that is used for editing/storing the movies we shoot. n ot software that comes with it.
Answer
Camcorder comes with software. You can also use Las Vegas Pro (HD) for editing. But I tell you, editing those HD movies is a a b*&^ch! - they get expanded to 25gb file for 1 hr, and unless you have a very fast comp and TERABYTES of spare HD space - you will not be a happy camper. And unless you own a BluRay writer, you end up watching regular quality DVDs.
I gave up after 2 movies, and bought a PS3! Now all I have to do it to stick the memory into PS3 and play it (or copy and play it). If you run out of space - you can connect external HD to it.
PS3 is the only convenient way to see great videos in true HD resolution without hassle.
And the difference in quality between HD and regular camcorders is like SD and HD programming - day and nite. It is worth every penny!
Camcorder comes with software. You can also use Las Vegas Pro (HD) for editing. But I tell you, editing those HD movies is a a b*&^ch! - they get expanded to 25gb file for 1 hr, and unless you have a very fast comp and TERABYTES of spare HD space - you will not be a happy camper. And unless you own a BluRay writer, you end up watching regular quality DVDs.
I gave up after 2 movies, and bought a PS3! Now all I have to do it to stick the memory into PS3 and play it (or copy and play it). If you run out of space - you can connect external HD to it.
PS3 is the only convenient way to see great videos in true HD resolution without hassle.
And the difference in quality between HD and regular camcorders is like SD and HD programming - day and nite. It is worth every penny!
HD Camcorder or DSLR?
Heherson
Hi! I am interested to enter videography, and I also want to do photography. I am thinking to buy used devices for this, and I am choosing between Nikon D5100 ($500) and Sony XR150 ($300).
So here's the case, I am not rushing myself to buy a DSLR because I can still use my Sony H7 for photos. I want to do film like videos and experiment different settings. I do also want the XR150 because of 120GB memory that will allow me to record hours of video and of course longer battery life. But I also want to have a better quality photos. So my choices are;
1. Buy the Sony XR150 to record videos, and use my Sony H7 for a moment while I am saving money to buy used DSLR even without video capability like; Canon EOS 400D,T3, Nikon D5000, etc)
2. Buy the Nikon D5100 because it will give me better videos and better quality images. (will buy Canon EOS 600D if this is not available)
Which option should I choose? If you will suggest to choose number 1, what dslr would you suggest that is within my budget? And if you think there is another good HD camcorder within my budget, please let me know :)
Thank you!
Answer
HD camcorders & 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 processor computer with the big Graphics and sound cards that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files a HD camcorder produces.
And all DSLR cameras are famous for their 20 minute maximum video taking time before they overheat and are done for the day. Hotter the day, shorter the video taking time that is available also in effect.
Best video Quality to be had is by MiniDV tape camcorders, shooting DV and HDV video. To get a DSLR or HD camcorder that could shoot as good or better Quality Video, you could not obtain a camcorder or DSLR that could do for under $3500
HD camcorders & 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 processor computer with the big Graphics and sound cards that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files a HD camcorder produces.
And all DSLR cameras are famous for their 20 minute maximum video taking time before they overheat and are done for the day. Hotter the day, shorter the video taking time that is available also in effect.
Best video Quality to be had is by MiniDV tape camcorders, shooting DV and HDV video. To get a DSLR or HD camcorder that could shoot as good or better Quality Video, you could not obtain a camcorder or DSLR that could do for under $3500
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