Need help choosing a camcorder!?

E

So Im getting a new camcorder and Ive chosen between the Toshiba Camileo X200, Samsung HMX-F80, or the Toshiba Camileo H30. Which camcorder do you think is the best? Im just going to be using it for travel and youtube videos, if that helps with anything. Thanks for answering! :)

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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. 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. 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.

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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. 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://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/camcorders/minidv_camcorders/zr930

what kind of camcorder should i buy?

Alex

im buying a camcorder soon and i need some help.i need this camcorder to be able to glue threads on and attach a fisheye. i would also very much like it if i could be able to 'pause" while im recording then play again. i only want to spend 150$ for camcorder,fisheye, threads. i dont mind buying used camcorder from amazon,ebay,craigslist ect. PLEASE say the kind of fisheye,thread size,camcorder ect so i can have an idea of what to buy. Thanks

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The only Camcorder that can pause, are MiniDV tape Camcorders. No HD Camcorder, that is any camcorder using anything other than tape for Video Storage, cannot 'pause' while recording, as that would burn a hole in the storage media. Besides, shoot your Video, transfer the footage to your Computer, open your Video Editing Program and you can put one clip after the other on the Timeline of the Program easily.

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

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Is there a DVR capable of recording multiple 1080p video sources simultaneously at 30fps?

Elan

I'd like to record from multiple 1080p cameras at the same time without having to sync multiple tracks from different devices.

Does anybody know if a multi-channel 1080p DVR exits or any PC hardware/software combination that would allow me to capture 30fps (or better) at 1080p simultaneously from multiple sources?

Thanks!

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A multi-channel digital video recorder ("DVR") records digital video to separate, discrete, files. Each video input source will have its own file. If you want to use camera A as the "master shot", then cut in camera b, camera c, etc on top of that, you will still need to sync the separate, discrete, video source files when you edit. So basically, I don't understand your question.

If you put a video switcher between the cameras and the recording media, then the input will be sync'd and the output will be recorded with all the live switching (like a live broadcast). With a concert or sports broadcast, in addition to the live switching, there are MANY DVRs recording all the video - that's how the music video gets made later - or the highlight videos...

Sony's SONAPS production system could get you there...
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-datastorage/cat-sonaps/
Plan on a couple of days training. The size of the system drives the $. I *think* the entry point is around $100,000.

the best camcorder for action sports?

chase

I know this question has been asked before but I'm looking for specifics. I'm looking for a camcorder that has a great Image Stabilization (Panasonic) it doesn't have to be HD but HD would be nice. It need to have manual features also. My price range is up to $500 but can go higher if needed.

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Canon VIXIA HF S200 Flash Memory Camcorder
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00322OOXM?ie=UTF8&tag=0610-20

(+)Records crisp high definition video directly to two removable SD memory cards
(+)Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
(+)Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
(+)Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
(+)Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

Review: I'm generally more of a still photographer at heart, but I finally decided to purchase an HD video camera, and after considerable research, I chose the Canon HF-S200. It seemed to have the right mix of features, size, price and quality - and so far, it's measured up.

From an ergonomics point of view, I found the camera about right for my hands. The controls seem logically laid out, and it fits naturally in my hand in a way that lets me hold it steady without feeling awkward. Still, even though the camera is barely a pound in weight, to get the best HD quality, you'll want to consider a monopod, tripod or some other support. I use a Kirk shoulder harness borrowed from one of my still cameras, and it works well. Otherwise, the controls seem to be where I'd like them and it took fairly little effort to get to the point where I could operate most of the features without fixating on the camera itself. Also, because of the memory card architecture, there are no moving parts in the recording system (there are of course moving parts in the lens, focusing mechanism, zoom, etc), making it quick, responsive and - best of all - totally silent in operation.
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The camera also has all the right connections, including HDMI input/output, LANC remote controls, and connectors for outboard audio or microphones. The camera also has a shoe mount for things like video lights, and it can connect to some of Canon's cool accessories like their DVD burner (which I don't own, so I can't comment on).

The camera includes a 10x zoom Canon lens, plus an additional digital zoom feature. I found the lens to be very good for a camcorder, producing bright, sharp and detailed videos with good color and contrast. Still, if you look at the output frame by frame on a computer, you can tell the lens - while impressive - is no match for a top quality DSLR lens. Plus, you're getting only an effective 6-8MP - pretty low by today's DSLR standards. I'm not so sure this is an issue, but I guess I don't shoot serious video with my DSLR, and I wouldn't shoot serious stills on my video camera. In 35mm terms, the range is about 43-435mm...good on the long end, but not quite as wide as I might like overall. Still, it's a fast lens and focuses close (about a foot, depending on zoom setting). A final nice feature is that the lens takes standard photo filters (58mm), and I find it handy for instance to screw on a polarizer sometimes.

I find most of the other features Canon includes to work well and to be thoughtfully designed. The 3.5" LCD panel is sharp and clear, although not always readable in bright sunlight. Auto-exposure and focus seem very fast and accurate, and even when there's a lot of fast motion, I usually find all the critical parts of the scene to be in sharp focus and properly exposed, aided by Canon's face and scene detection capabilities. When you want to, you can override exposure and focus to get a specific effect.

From an overall image quality perspective, the Canon offers the best image quality I've seen from a consumer product, period. HD images in 1080p are simply stunning, as good as anything you'll find anywhere. The image stabilization helps ensure you don't get "bumpy" scenes, and even the audio channels (which are capable of 5.1 recording with an add-on surround microphone) are quite good for such a small device. Overall, I was blown away by the video quality - it was much better than what I thought I could get at this price point.

Great camcorder - highly recommended and worth the price.

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Kodak play sport or Sony bloggie MHS-cms5?

Sharda V

which camera is better for video quality and other things like batteries

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Both cams are similar in specs, except the Kodak Sport is water proof and comes with a power charger. Some users prefer cams with a pistol-grip shape like the Bloggie. Both record video in HD and take stills at 5.3MP. The PlaySport just came on the market a few months ago and doesn't have a lot of user reviews. The Bloggie is fairly new as well. You decision will be a personal choice.

Cheap waterproof camera?

Alyssa

Does anyone know where I can buy a cheap water proof camera. That can share photos to social networks ?

Answer
You can get the Kodak Sport C123 12 MP camera for around $75 and Nikon coolpix S31 for around $100. This is best you can get I think


http://waterproof-camera.info

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Video Camera recommendations?

Maia Dupui

What is a good camera to use for youtube videos. I'd like to use it for music covers and dance covers.

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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. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame, make up the next 4 or 5 frames, take a frame and repeat this, over and over, for the remainder of the video, every video it takes is like this.With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/pâ¦

I use a Canon ZR930 to shoot the videos, then run the videos through Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate. I edit and make a 1080P file for upload to youtube. This is what I get http://youtu.be/njvi5det1Xs The Microphone you see in the video is an Apex 750. The audio goes through an Alto L-6 mixer, then stereo out to a smaller mixer then on to the MIC port on the camcorder, all these things can be seen here - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html. This will give you an idea of what can be achieved with a Canon MiniDV tape camcorder. To be exact, all videos on my youtube channel have been shot by either a Canon ZR930, ZR800 or a ZR500.

Video Camera recommendations?

Jay

Hey, I'm looking a for a new video camera. I intend to use it for short films, but not professional, just for fun.

However, it should have good quality (doesn't have to be HD)good audio, manual zoom option. I would like it to also have a mic output so I can attach a mic to it.

If possible, I would like it to be able to hold a shotgun mic.

Most importantly, I edit on a mac, so it needs to be compatible.

My max is $350 (for just the camera)

Thanks!

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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.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You will need a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer (your MAC has a Ieee1394 port already). To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

These ZR series camcorders have no shoe for to mount anything on top, but I own 3 of them and have never had a problem with mics, mind you if I was using a shotgun Mic, it would be on the end of a boom pole, not attached to the camcorder. You can turn this camcorder on, press record and it will record to the end of the tape or until you press the button to stop it. Put the camcorder on a tripod, you can now be the boom pole person. When you get tired of staying within the limits of your cable, consider going wireless or get a Digital Audio Recorder and record audio separately .

When using a device to capture audio that is not your camcorder, use this tip to be able to SYNC your audio and video together once both are put on a timeline for video editing purposes. Standing close to Microphone, in front of your camcorder, with both recording devices recording the video and audio, CLAP, LOUDLY. Now so long as the recorders stay recording, you have a sync point so when you get back to the computer, it is much easier to sync the audio and video together.

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i want to make a pair of video sunglasses to work with a mini dv camcorder.?

jack ander

I know the basics of wiring the mini camera,what i need to know is,what type plug will i need to hook into the back of my camcorder?and is the port labled dv the same as firewire?is it possible to have video come into a camcorder from another source?THANKS

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Do you want the "video sunglasses" to play video so you can watch it? Since we don't know what camcorder you are using, we don't know what plug you need. Typically, the AV-out port is proprietary, but the other end of the cable uses RCA male (yellow-video, red-right audio, white-left audio).

If you want the "video sunglasses" to be a camera, you need to be sure the AV-port can actually do AV-in. Most camcorders do not do this. The same AV port is used, just a menu option to make it V-in. Remember, most camcorders do not have this feature - the Sony DCR-HC96 does.

Yes, the 4-pin DV jack on a camcorder is a firewire/IEEE1394/i.LINK port.

As indicated above, having video coming in from another source is possible - but it depends on the camcorder. Connecting a DV-camera to the DV port won't work - unless it is another camcorder or other firewire device with some intelligence... and you are dubbing across the firewire cable copying tape-to-tape.

where are spy sunglasses made?

Giovanni

where are spy sunglasses made?

Answer
Italy and China. The spy sunglasses with consumer electronic components built into them (i.e. camcorders, etc.) are manufactured in China while the standard sunglasses without the extra electronic components are manufactured in Italy.

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Good HD camcorder for Youtube?

Chris K

I currently use a Flip Ultra HD which sucks ass and I want a new camcorder. My budget is around 200 dollars. Don't suggest any cameras that suck. I hate stuff that sucks.

My Youtube name: CKSpoiler

Answer
Hi,
I found some good camcorder options for you. They are as given below:

Kodak Zi8 0.29 GB Hard Drive Camcorder - $149.95
Aqua Kodak Zi8 High Definition Camcorder - $204.00
Pure Digital F630 Camcorder - $134.00
Canon Legria HF200 Camcorder - $1,025.00
Creative Technology Vado HD 8 GB HDD Camcorder - $193.00
Kodak Zi6 Camcorder - $122.00
Samsung SC-MX20 Flash Memory Camcorder BLK - $178.00
RCA EZ210 Camcorder - $115.00
Sanyo VPC-CG10 Camcorder - $185.00
Kodak Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Digital - $177.00

More options are available at http://wize.com/digital-camcorders/t13-youtube
Chose the best from the options available that suits best your requirements.

Camcorder Options For Youtube Videos?

Taylor Liu

I started filming beauty and fashion videos to upload them onto youtube.
My camera isn't the best, so I'm looking into getting a camcorder!
Do you have any suggestions?
Things I need to camera to do is FOCUS when I hold a product up to the lense, and be good with close up for tutorials.

Thanks so much, and please check out my channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MakeUpOnHeels?feature=mhum

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You do not say what camcorder you currently have. You would need in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could match the video Quality of a $300 MiniDV Tape camcorder has.

Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 major problems. 1) Blurry, out of focus, fuzzy areas closely around people in consumer level HD camcorder footage. 2) Any movement, even a simple wave of one hand or arm, will leave on the video track forever, screen ghosts and artifacts that follow the movement. Makes for bad video. 3) mandatory record times. 1hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes. Advertised maximum record times for consumer level HD camcorders. Are you supposed to just put the camcorder away when recording media is full? What is with that? With a MiniDV tape camcorder, a 90 second tape change has you back and recording in no time at all.

You can get the Canon ZR930 for about $300. (see focus tip below) It is a MiniDv tape camcorder, has a manual mode, and a Mic jack . Visit my Youtube channel to see one in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0QHSfFMBIE

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/camcorders/minidv_camcorders/zr930

Focus tip (this is what you need) turn camcorder's easy or auto off. You need the camcorder in manual mode for this to work. Start camcorder. Select something a fair distance away (I use post it note on far wall with writing on it, you could use a car a block away, out doors). You are going to zoom all the way in close ( best to do this on a steady support, Tripod or beanbag) to this thing or object. Use your manual focus controls to focus on the thing or object. Once focused, leave camcorder on, bring you zoom back to normal position. At this point your camcorder is in focus within the distance of the thing you focused on. So if the the thing you focused was 30 feet away, everything within the that 30 feet in front of the camcorder is in focus. Whether it is an object 6 inches from the camcorder or something 30 feet from the camcorder, both objects are in focus.

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Which is the Best Camera for Video Recording for Youtube 2013?

Tori Leann

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Define "Best".

For low light conditions, Sony HDR-FX1000 or any other camcorder with a lens diameter of 72mm or larger and Imaging chip 3CCD or 3CMOS system that is 1/3" or larger.

For infrared recording, Sony HVR-A1 in "NightShot" mode to capture monochrome video under zero visible light conditions.

For fast action and slow-motion playback, any GoPro or Contour - these may be best as "pocket cams", too.

For loud audio, any camcorder with manual audio gain control.

For very low audio, any camcorder with an external mic jack and manual audio gain control so an external mic can be used - and the low audio level can be made higher.

Since consumer camcorders can range in price from $80 to about $3,000, and there is such a wide range of video and audio quality issues, please set a budget and tell us what your plans are to capture things to YouTube... then we might be able to provide a little more detail...

What is the best camera (or DSLR??) for HD video recording?

chono

I'm srry if what I'm saying sounds dumb or something because I'm totally new to like recording and cameras and pixels/frames/lenses, all that jazz. I really want to start making more quality videos for my youtube channel and I wanna purchase a new camera to do video recording with. i know that a lot of cameras have really good focusing/auto focusing (i dont know what its called). I'm looking for something around $300-600 (less than 300 would be awesome) In generally, I just need help finding a camera with good focus and takes quality- decent video for a reasonable price..
I know this is totally not specific but any recommendations will be appreciated

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Most compact camera's will not do a good job in low light.
Most DSLRs will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for fast focusing) unless you buy a mirrorless camera which auto focuses.
You can buy a HD Camcorder which will do a pretty good job most of the time but the vidoes will not be professional looking. HD Camcorders will keep everything in focus most of the time (if not all the time) so you really can't keep certain things in focus and other things blurred. I mean selective focusing- similar to what we see in movies or nice videos.
Now if you are serious about decent quality videos and are fine to go with Manual focusing, you can take nice videos. Buy a Pentax K-01 body for around $300. Buy a Super Takumar M42 lens for around $100 with an adapter for Pentax. Once you get hold of the manual focusing, you will be amazed how beautiful videos taken be take on big sensors of DSLRs compared to any HD camcorders. If you want to use AutoFocus, your videos will keep getting that lens noise while it tries (and misses while)focusingg. Will be horrible when the light is low.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFmdvhBagY
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/04/video-comparison-compact-camera-vs.html

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Can't Transfer Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 Camcorder Video to Mac OS X?

Crystal A

I am PC savvy, not MAC savvy so I'm struggling trying to figure out how to transfer the video off my Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 as the DVD's are the small ones that you cant put in your CD/DVD drive or they will get stuck or jammed, and when I use the USB to plug in the Mac thinks it's a DVD and wants to write to it as if I had put a new DVD in the CD/DVD drive. Sony doesn't have software for the Mac, only for the PC with Windows, and I've done a lot of reading and I've seen people say use the Firewire, but there isn't any Firewire ports on my camcorder so that is out.

So can someone please give me a valid and workable answer that they know from experience and please put the URL if I need to download something. I have tried using IDVD and IMovie, but again the programs think it's a new DVD and doesn't recognize the camcorder. I do own VM Fusion software, but I need to reinstall my Windows because of Windows crashing, go figure.

thank you in advance for your help!
I have an internal DVD/CD writable drive, and no access to an external nor can I afford to go out and purchase one at this time.

Answer
The only way around your issue - that I know of - is to use an external drawer loading DVD drive. I got one from LaCie for a project to get video off the small (8cm) DVDs because most Macs us a slot loading DVD drive that can break if fed one of the small DVDs.

In the consumer grade area, only digital tape has firewire (miniDV and Digital8).

So... assuming you get an external DVD drive you will also need a DVD ripper. I like HandBrake from www.handbrake.fr
1) Finalize the disc in the camcorder.
2) Take the disc out and put it in the Mac's drawer loading DVD drive. If DVD Player launches, quit DVD Player.
3) Launch Handbrake (or whatever ripper you install).
4) Rip the video to a decent low compression format that iMovie can deal with. MOV or MP4 file types are best.
5) When the ripping is done, quit HandBrake and launch iMovie for editing.
6) Drag the ripped video to iMovie and start the editing process...

iDVD is for burning DVDs - not reading or ripping.
iMovie is for video editing, but the video needs to be in a useful format - not VOB files as they are on the DVD. For what it is worth, you would follow the same process if you were running Windows. This is not a Mac-only issue.

And a clarification: "MAC" is a network acronym, "Media Access Control". An Apple Macintosh is a computer some folks call "Mac" - not all caps because it is not an acronym.

where can I find a driver for the sony camcorder DCR-HC26 for Mac pro 10.5.8 OS X?

mafalda

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The camcorder connects by Firewire. There is no need for any driver. The link posted by the other answerer will not show any drivers for any version of OS X.

Most MiniDV camcorders work with iMovie. The link below shows tapeless camcorders that are known to work with iMovie 9. Your Sony DCR-HC26 uses tape, so it probably works. Have you tried it? Open iMovie, connect the Firewire cable between the camcorder and the computer, turn on the camcorder and see if iMovie responds to it. You may be pleasantly surprised.

If your camera has an automatic power off feature that activates after a minute or two of not pressing any buttons, you may need to turn off that automatic feature to enable extended transfer time.

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can you make a live camcorder?

Gus Peters

i have an rc helicopter that has a camera on it. its fun to use but i would like it to stream live to my computer. It has a micro sd card slot for it. can anyone help.

Answer
Go to you local camera shop you can buy a wifi micro sd card and as long as you are connectEd to wifi it wI'll do live stream

whats better? an archos 6o4 wifi or a sony psp?

jonny92

Answer
Archos would be your best choice. Here is why...

Touch screen
The ARCHOS 604 WiFi features a large, 4.3-inch color touch screen LCD that allows you to navigate through menus easily with a stylus or even a fingertip.

WiFi
The integrated 802.11g wireless interface will appeal to those who want to access their media wherever they go, including surfing the Web, sending and receiving email from Web-based mail applications, and connecting the device to a home network to transfer files or play content directly from the network.

Video player
The ARCHOS 604 WiFi is the perfect companion for people on the move: its 30 GB* hard drive capacity allows you to store up to 40 movies5 encoded with a PC. Play them on the built-in 4.3" LCD color screen or playback on TV in high resolution up to 720 x 576 (DVD quality) with the DVR station. Play a large variety of video files, including MPEG-41, WMV2 and protected WMV2 and read MPEG-4 AAC/H.2643 (.MP4 QuickTime files), MPEG-24, and VOB4 with optional software plug-ins (available on this website). The ARCHOS 604 WiFi also offers many more functionalities such as slow motion, adjustable screen size, video editing and even a video bookmarking function.

Record TV or external video sources
Transform your ARCHOS 604 WiFi into a Digital Video Recorder with the optional DVR station. Record TV or most video sources such as satellite/cable box, VCR, DVD player6 or camcorder in MPEG-4 format1. Set up the DVR station by connecting it to the external video source; simply slot in your ARCHOS and record instantaneously or make scheduled recordings with the included infrared receiver that controls the external video sources.

Turn your ARCHOS into a camcorder
Record your personal videos.
ARCHOS allows you to transform your device into a camcorder:
- By connecting most digital cameras to your ARCHOS 604 WiFi, through the optional DVR travel adapter.
- By connecting the optional high resolution helmet camcorder to the ACHOS 604 WiFi.
The ARCHOS 604 WiFi records video directly on its 30 GB* hard drive in MPEG-4 format, up to VGA resolution (640 x 480).

Photo wallet
Transfer your photos from a PC or most mass storage devices via the USB 2.0 high speed interface or directly from a digital camera, on the move with the optional docking adapter, or at home with the DVR station. Store and view up to 300,000 photos5 (JPEG, PNG and BMP formats) and display slideshows with music and transition effect. Manage your files and folders directly on the device for a better mobility.

Music Player
Store up to 15,000 songs5 on the hard drive and play most popular music files such as MP3, WAV, WMA and protected WMA files. Easily organize songs with the enhanced ARCLibrary and customize your view by artist, album, type of music, title, year, and create your playlists without having to use a computer. Use the voice recorder to store notes quickly for a later use.

Charge and sync
Charge your ARCHOS 604 WiFi via the USB 2.0 interface or plug the device into the DVR station to get a quick charge (faster than USB). Purchase, download, subscribe to or rent protected video and music content from the Microsoft PlaysForSure⢠websites. Using the high-speed USB 2.0 interface, the ARCHOS 604 WiFi will easily auto-synchronize this content with Windows Media® Player 10 each time you connect it to your PC, or convert your Windows Media® Player 10 library content to one of the many compatible formats (MP3, WMA, WAV, protected WMA, MPEG-41, WMV2 and protected Windows Media Video2).



In addition to that, they have refurbished 604 wiFi starting at $225. Not such a bad deal.

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Camcorder or flip cam?

Jen

Both with a tripod.

Answer
Hi Jen:

You actually phrased your Question better when you later asked it in "Polls & Surveys"... mentioning "for vlogging" here would have been helpful.

First, you should know that the Flip series has been discontinued by its maker Cisco Systems, although they'll continue Customer Support until the end of 2013. There were a lot of customer dis-satisfaction issues (especially with the HD models) that led to its demise.

The Flips are fairly easy to use, they have a tripod thread for mounting (which some pocket-cams don't) and travel easily. But if you don't already own one, don't buy one. There are better pocket-camcorders with tripod mounts out there, for the same money.

If you or your folks already have a camcorder, you'll find that most full-size or palm-size camcorders have better quality and auto-focus features that the Flips don't. And the mikes tend to be bigger and better than the pin-hole mike in a Flip.

The other nice feature with camcorders & palm-corders is the side-mount LCD screen can be turned around to face you for vlogging sessions to make sure you (and anything you might hold up) are "in frame". The Flip LCD's are on the back.

If you are making a first-time purchase, feel free to post an "Additional Details" update with your dollar-budget, and I or another Camcorders contributor can make specific model recommendations to choose from.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

What is a good quality relatively cheap camcorder?

Pink Glass

My priorities are: hd video quality and hd sound

My maximum is 500 dollars

The quality is SUPER IMPORTANT. Thanks!

Answer
Hi Pink Glasses,

That's a lot to wish for with a budget like that. Luckily HD camcorders are not that
expensive anymore these days. For real good sound you should go for a cam with an
external mic. option but that will narrow down your possibilities budgetwise..
You can take a look here for 2013 budget camcorders :

http://www.reviewgist.com/best-camcorders?page=5&type=Budge

or here :

http://www.squidoo.com/best-camcorder-for-the-money

Another option is to look for a used semi-pro cam, like this one :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-GY-HM100U-PRO-HD-MEMORY-CARD-CAMERA-RECORDER-USED-1-/231099765432?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item35ce9e92b8

This may be a useful link for everybody who's planning to buy a camcorder :

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-fUxQUtV7Rnl/learn/learningcenter/home/camcorders_faq.html

I hope this is helpful to you,

Freetings, Lance.

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Can I shoot Snowboard videos with a Camcorder that shoots 30 FPS?

Leopold

Since the 2011/2012 snowboard season just came up I thought it might be a cool idea to film some of it. There is a really good deal for a camcorder at a local store and it shoots in HD with 30 FPS. Are 30FPS enough to film sport videos clearly? Please help, thanks a lot!

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A speed of 30 fps is adequate, and it has the added advantage of being compatible with a lot of other equipment you might need to use, such as editing systems.

How clear each of the 30 frames per second looks depends on how much light you have. In bright sunlight, you can use fast shutter speeds and each frame will be very sharp and distinct ⦠although this can produce an undesirable stroboscopic effect in extremely bright light. In low light, each frame will be blurry. In both cases, motion will be reasonably smooth.

If you want really smooth motion, you need much higher frame rates, but few cameras (especially consumer models) are capable of higher rates. A camera that shoots 60 fps progressive can provide a great improvement, although displaying the results may still be problematic since it requires a compatible display or TV set. Higher rates work even better but require specialized cameras and often specialized editing and display equipment.

What settings should I have my DSLR for very low light?

Rene

I have a Nikon D5100 with a nifty fifty... So, long story short, my friends want me to bring my camera to "document" us going to an abandon, haunted school. We drove to the start of the trail (we have to walk about a mile to get to it) in the day time , and there were no street lights and a bunch of trees would prob block the moonlight. So, I'm guessing I should get one of those lights camcorders use (my friends are also brining flashlights), the inexpensive ones since I'm only going up there once. SO, IF I GET A LIGHT FOR THIS VERY LOW LIGHT SETTING, WHAT SHOULD MY SHUTTER SPEED, APERTURE ISO AND ALL OF THAT GOOD STUFF BE? Thank you for reading all this.

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The aperture should be set to a low f number - that is opened wide.

The shutter speed should be as slow as you can hand hold without any camera shake, so if you can, try to use walls etc to help support the camera. Of course do not use live view as this makes holding the camera steady much more difficult.

Wind the ISO up as high as necessary to get a useable shutter speed. Possibly auto ISO.

Review the results on the DSLR screen and adjust settings - shutter speed first- to get an acceptable exposure


http://aviewfinderdarkly.com.au/2012/02/01/digital-camera-exposure-settings-where-to-start/

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I need video camera for drumming?

Q. i need a camera for doing drum covers on youtube. I've got mics and stuff so just bothered about video quality not sound. Ideally under £100 cause I don't have much money at the moment

Answer
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

Which camera should I get?

Q. I'am very interested in making videos and I want to make high quality sharp videos. Which camera should I get, The handycam(like the sony camcoder) or the SLR cameras ( for example Cannon 550D). Which camera is used for professional video shooting and can improve my video making skills.
What about the Canon EOS cameras or the Cinema EOS cameras?
What about the Canon EOS cameras or the Cinema EOS cameras?

Answer
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.

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

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Can I bring my camera to a concert?

I bought tickets to go to a concert in 2013 and I printed out my tickets and on it it says: No cameras/recorders. And by asking if I can bring my camera I'm not trying to make it irrelevant, but don't people bring their cameras to concerts all the time?
It's at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC & the concert is for One Direction.

What will happen if I do bring my camera?
Any idea?

Answer
For some concerts, they do allow you to bring cameras/camcorders. It will say if it's allowed on the ticket. But in your situation, you're not allowed to because it says it on the ticket. You could sneak your camer in without getting caught(usually hard to do). But if you do sneak it in then you could take pictures and record the concert. But when/if you get caught, they'll kick you out of the concert.

i was wondering what would be a good camera or camcorder to film a music video?

Jake

i would prefer 2013 and highest amount $500

Answer
If there will be any Actor or Camcorder movement during this music video, a Camcorder that records to Hard Drive or any form of digital disk, will not work and make and take terrible, un -editable videos.

I would use a MiniDV tape Camcorder, they have the best Video Quality available in the Consumer level Camcorder field.

On how to make a Music video,Visit http://www.videomaker.com/article/13049-the-art-of-making-a-music-video for more info

http://www.videomaker.com/article/14214-making-music-videos

http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/694-editing-music-videos

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I'm looking for a good video camera under $600 to record an instructional DVD, any advice?

mich

I'm looking for a good video camera under $600 to record an instructional DVD. It will be on a tripod, so it's not going to really need the ability to film sports or anything. Just good quality video and color. Any suggestions?
Thank you!

Answer
Pretty much any camcorder in this price range will provide similar video quality - though personally, I would suggest you stay with miniDV tape based camcorders because miniDV tape - specifically the DV format stored to the tape - does not compress the digital video data as much a a hard disc drive (HDD) or flash memory based camcorder in the same range.

Your biggest issue will be to have good lighting on your side. I think the Panasonic PV-GS320, Sony DCR-HC52 and Canon ZR900 and ZR930 are good candidates. With the GS320 and HC52, you should also include a field recorder for the audio - M-Audio, Zoom, Edirol and others make decent units. This is because the GS-320 and HC52 do not have a mic-jack. You want to get the mic as close as possible to the person speaking - so in this case, that means getting the camcorder close for the built-in mics. When you edit the video, replace the camcorder audio with the audio from the field recorder.

The ZR900 and ZR930 have a mic jack (in addition to their built-in mics), so mic placement does not need to coincide with camcorder placement.

Since you should be editing, a DVD based camcorder immediately drops from the list and should not be considered.

What would be the best HD video camera for filming action?

Talon

I need to film myself playing drums. Ideally the camera doesn't have to have any features, like zoom or any editing stuff, except recording because I'm just going to set it up on a tripod in a fixed spot. I just need a video camera that can record fast action well and has a sharp picture.

Answer
Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 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) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes - all times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event i have aver been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 second or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer.

Just to add to Number 2 from up above, the movements of you playing your drums would not look good on a consumer level HD camcorder at all.

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What is the best mini camcorder out there?

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Shannah

My husband purchased a Sony Bloggie Touch and it does not focus very well and is a bit grainy. We're looking for a mini camcorder (HD) which will also allow us to use it in areas with poor lighting. Any suggestions?

Many thanks in advanced!!
No we are not planning on using it in the bedroom.. Bored much?

Answer
Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 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) 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.

With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

What Would be a Good Camcorder for me at Walmart or any Other Place?

Bronson

My ideal camcorder would have great motion processing and good image stabilization. I plan on recording breakdancing, freerunning, tricking, and skateboarding so I would need those to be a necessity in the camcorder.
HD and good resolution would also be good.
Price I would like is to be around 200$ or lower. Not sure if this is actually feasible at a normal consumer market, but if it there's a camera even similar I would like to know please.

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. 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. 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.

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/partâ¦

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/partâ¦

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. 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.

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What is a fairly good, but inexpensive video camera?

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Layla Kyri

Due to the fact that my best friend will soon graduate and move out of state, I'm looking into ways to actually to see her, in a more fun way than skype or something. I'm thinking youtube videos to each other, sorta in a FiveAwesomeGirls way. This requires a camera (not webcam) that has good enough picture and sound, and cheap enough that I can buy two without going broke. Got anything?

Answer
Camcorders or still image cameras that happen to record video and ausio as a convenience feature range in price from about $50 to over $50,000.

"Inexpensive" means different things to different people. For a camcorder to provide decent low-light behavior and have appropriate audio connectivity and control, I think "inexpensive" starts at around $800 (and something in the Canon HF S area would be appropriate). For less $, one capable of dealing with extreme sports like the GoPro Hero or Contour cameras might be interesting. Or a Sanyo Xacti... These have a smaller lens and imaging chip and less manual audio gain control. Or a point and shoot camera like something from the Canon PowerShot family that happens to capture video as a convenience feature...

So... first, set a budget rather than just say "inexpensive". Then see what fits and ask here again.

How do you setup a Drift or GoPro camera to record aviation communications?

Craig Blum

Is there a cord that can go into either camera to patch into my headset? What is your aviation camera setup? If you can be specific and give company names or websites to products.

Answer
It depends on your requirements and what radio you are using.

The Drift and GoPro have no audio-input jack. If you place them close enough to a speaker so they can record the audio, it is likely they will not capture the video you want.

I like the FlightCam 360 for video (I know - not HD, but if you go with a GoPro or Drift, you can do the following, too)... Capture your audio with an audio recorder (Zoom H2) connected to the auxiliary audio output of the radio (hope is has one). When you edit, merge and synch the video and audio. This way, the video and audio capture devices do not need to be in the same place. It takes an extra synch step later, but the quality of the audio and video will be lots better and provides more flexibility.

I think the GoPro sticks out too much. For a single stand-alone extreme sport cam I like the Contour HD helmet cams better for low-profile.

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Looking for a reasonabally priced camcorder to record golf swing?

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robigd2923

I am looking to purchase a camcorder to record my golf swing. I am not looking to spend $3,000 on something like the Minolta Swing Vision camera you see them using on TV with the 4000 frames per second. Does anyone have any recommendations for camcorders they have used to record their golf swings that are reasonably priced? Thanks!

Answer
The ONLY consumer cameras that even approach what you want are a few of the higher-end Sony consumer camcorders that have the "smooth slow record" feature. Be advised that even though these camcorders are considered "high definition", when the smooth slow record" feature is invoked, the video quality is degraded (and no longer high definition).

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

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.

Answer
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.

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Good night vision camcorder?

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jramy.kiki

not night shot cuz he already has one but he wants one that has the green infared affect thanks anyone know where i can get one?

Answer
take a look at http://sonyxray.com

they specialize in infrared nightshot and night vision cameras there.

I am an avid infrared photographer and sorry to tell you that the greenish colored infrared is not as black and white infrared. The National Geographic videographers used B&W when they filmed lions in africa at night.

If you really want greenish infrared here is one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-XRAY-ghost-UFO-orbs-TRV65-June-1998-unmodified-XR_W0QQitemZ280329800535QQihZ018QQcategoryZ11724QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I want to buy about 3,000 DV camera. Recommend.?

Q. Image stabilization and zoom feature I generally do not use. This feature is not taken into account. The main consideration is the light dark place to minimize noise. Some people recommended me http://www.focalprice.com/ products, the business of the camera easy to use it?

Answer
Hi, Kuang,

I'm not sure specifically what you're asking.

If you're looking to purchase three thousand video cameras, then my advice would be to contact the manufacturers directly. Canon, Kodak, Panasonic, even Sony.

If you're looking to buy a DV camera for $3000, then you can buy something with Super NightShot Plus (Check out the Sony HDR UX10 video camera http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-UX10-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B00123WDSQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289633572&sr=1-9 for about $650.) Or check out http://www.spy-equipment-buying-guide.com/xray-cameras.html for other cameras which shoot well at night.

As to that website, it looks like it has some very poorly made knockoff cameras on it. I wouldn't trust it.

Hope that helps.

- Z

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kodak underwater camera help?

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Kylie

I have a Kodak play sport underwater and land camera/video camera. I brought it to the beach a few days ago, and brought it into the water (Salt water). But when I got home I forgot to rinse it off, which I should have done because it wasn't in fresh water. Now when I try to open the side latches, the are stuck and won't open... How do I fix this? How can I get the side latches to open and close nicely/smoothly again? Thx for any answers! :)

Answer
Rinse it thoroughly and try again (try going over the catches with a toothbrush). The crusted salt is jamming the catches - which is why you're supposed to rinse it immediately.

If you're lucky, you'll simply learn a valuable lesson - if you're unlucky, your camera will be toast.

Does anyone own any of the Kodak EasyShare "C" cameras?

denacharb

Which one? Do you like it? How much was it? How many megapixels? Zoom? I am trying to decide, there are so many to chosoe form, and they honestly all look the same to me!

Answer
I know where you're coming from, I had a hard time deciding what camera I wanted.

I have the Kodak EasyShare C875.... and needless to say, I LOVE IT!!!

It has 8.0 megapixels. It has 5x optical zoom. Then it has digital zoom.

It has a video recording mode that records sound. It has I do believe, four times digital zoom. When you take videos, you can select a certain frame that you like and make it into a still picture!

The picture modes are...
Smart Scene: Camera automatically selects the best scene mode for your surroundings.

Portrait: Use for full fram photos of people and other subjects.

Panorama Left-Right: Use for capturing Panorama images left to right.

Panorama Right-Left: Use for capturing Panorama images right to left.

Sport: Use when the subject is in motion.

Landscape: Use for distant scenery.

Close Up: Use for subjects closer than 28 inches (70 cm).

Night Portrait: Use to capture subject and background. Steady camera for best results.

Night Landscape: Use to capture distant scenery at night. Steady camera for best results.

Snow: Use for a bright snow scene.

Beach: Use for a bright beach scene.

Text: Use for photos of documents. Steady camera for best results.

Fireworks: Use for photos of fireworks. Steady camera for best results.

Flower: Use for close-up photos of flowers in bright light.

Manner/Museum: Use when sound and flash are not desired. Steady Camera for best results.

Self Portrait: Use for close-up of self. [Love this one.]

Party: Use for photos of people in indoor settings.

Children: Use for action photos of children in bright light.

Backlight: Use for photos where light is behind the subject.

Panning Shot: Use for expressing speed of subject in motion.

Candle Light: Use when capturing in candle light.

Sunset: Use in sunset light.

You can also take pictures in natural color, high color, low color, sepia, and black and white.

It also has a blur sensor, that will tell you how blurry your picture is. (Sometimes, you can't tell until you hook your camera up to the computer.)

The camera has some sound themes on it for when you take pictures, turn the camera on, etc.

The whole camera has amazing quality.

I bought my camera from Office Depot for $199.00... and I got some rebates back on it. They might have stopped carrying it because they got many new cameras in for the new year, but it wouldn't hurt to check around.

If all else fails you can buy one from the OH-SO-TRUSTWORTHY (not really) ebay, or you can get it from the Kodak website.

The standard warranty you get with Kodak doesn't cover drops, etc.. it does however cover cameras that has something happen such as the shutter quits working.

I learned this the hard way. I picked my camera out and it was bought for me for a gift. I put my camera on the railing of my dock a week after I got it, and I walked away and it fell off onto the concrete and broke. I had to buy a new camera with my own money. I bought the same camera (yes the C875) because I liked it so much. And trust me, I bought a additional warranty on it that covered dropping it, and having it fall into water.

Hm... The only thing that I can think of that drives me nuts about my camera is that everytime you take out the batteries, you have to reset the date and time. But hey, that's not so bad is it?

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What’s a nice camera to start out with for an upcoming photographer?

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g

Hi, I would love to one day become a photographer. Maybe not as my dominant career, but something more like a passion or hobby. Iâm currently an undergraduate studying psychology with hopes of one day becoming a college professor or following some career path in the field of psychology. I purchased a cell phone a few months ago, and I love taking photos with it. I take photos of everything. The sky, trees, landscapes, grass, puddles, flowers, insects, animals, lakes, miscellaneous objects, people, bridges, traffic, houses, cars, etc. I would love to have a much better camera, though, to capture it all.
Any recommendations for a nice camera or what I should look for when choosing a camera? My current budget is around $500. I apologize for having such a low budget, but thatâs all I have as of right now. I would love if you were able to recommend a nice camera thatâs even cheaper than my budget, but if not, thatâs okay too. Thank you.

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However having bought and used several DSLRs and Hybrid/Mirrorless Cameras over last 2-3 years, I can say that all modern day DSLRs or Mirrorless are very capable cameras. You won't go wrong buying anyone of them.
However if you want to buy the best your $500 can buy, I would say buy Pentax K-01. As most people use Nikon or Canon, most of them would tell you to buy a Canon or a Nikon. However having used them too, I can say Pentax K-01 will be best value for you. Currently, Pentax K-01 are being cleared out. They were being sold for around $900 last year but company's gamble with body design didn't work well so now Pentax is clearing them out around $400. At this cost, this is the best deal out there. This camera has better image quality than any Canon or Nikon under $1000. The lens that it comes with is also high quality and would do nice low light or indoor videos. Pentax has stopped making them and once the current stock goes away, the opportunity will also go away to own a great camera for under $500. With Pentax, you can use any of their old lenses on K-01 and this camera offers nice features for manual shooting. Besides that, K-01 offers more features then entry level Nikon, Canon or Sony DSLRs.
Check specs and reviews on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=amznsearch.ms-20&index=aps&link%5Fcode=qs&field-keywords=k-01&tag=bookrevi02-20

Whichever camera you decide to buy, here are some Tips to get the best out of your first DSLR.

1) Read photography blogs or tips online to be a better photographer. Any camera can do only limited things but with some tips, you will be able to take your camera to the next level. You will have better chances for better photos.
2) Buy some prime fast lens like 35mm or 50mm with F1.8 or so. For Canon or Nikon, you can get one for around $100-$150. For Pentax, you can use a Super Takumar 50mm F1.4 for around $100- one of the best lenses ever made. With these lenses, your DSLR will be able to take photos in low light too. Plus for taking photos for people and pets, they give nice bokeh- background blurring that you see in portraits taken by professionals.
3) Read your camera manual. You will be amazed to know how much your camera can do besides that AUTO button.
4) Work with your camera. Your camera can do only certain things for you. When you are taking a photo, it tries to guess what it is shooting and would set up Aperture, Shutterspeed, ISO, color mode etc to shoot a photo for you. Many times that piece of glass (I mean lens) and that sensor does not know that you shooting in backlight or in snow. It does not kow if you are taking photo outside in broad sunlight or indoor well-lit place. If camera does not know accurately what it is shooting, it will probably give you a bad photo. Now instead of blaming your camera for a bad photo, if you are willing to work with your camera, your camera can take better photos for you. Learn some basic photography tips and help out your camera when it struggles. Set a proper mode like Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports and tell your camera where and what you are shooting. If you camera takes too bright or too dark photos, set the Exposure Compensation and tell camera to take less or more light. With your little help, you and your camera can make a great pair and together you will be able to take better photos.

I am trying to find an inexpensive but good quality digital camera. Can somebody help!?

V

I don't know which cameras are good but I have a sony camera Its okay but the pictures always turn out too bright and i adjusted the lighting. ANyways.. I am looking for something that takes pictures with good quality and clear, like it looks the same in person as it does on the camera. Ive did some research but I just dont know.

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Hi V!
You need this really cool camera!
Perfect for newbies or advance photographer.
Hope it's help!

PANASONIC LZ8:

To provide digital photographers with added creative elements and performance, the LZ8 sports manual control over aperture and shutter speed, thanks to the cameraââ¬â¢s newly-adopted iris. When shooting manually, you can choose from three modes: A-aperture priority, S-shutter speed priority and M-manual and enjoy added control and creativity normally reserved for higher end models. Also new to the LZ8 is Advanced Scene Mode -- a feature that gives you manual control using some of the frequently-used scene modes: Portrait, Sports, Landscape and Night portrait.

While in Advanced Scene Mode, when selecting the Portrait or Sports mode, the consumer is then presented with additional settings, with the option of choosing outdoor or indoor. When selecting Landscape mode, there are options to specify if the shot is nature or architecture. For budding photographers who desire even more artistic freedom, they can choose Creative mode, which adds more manual controls over an aperture or a shutter speed.

For those not quite ready for complete manual control, the LZ8 also features Panasonicââ¬â¢s Intelligent Auto Mode, which is comprised of five distinct technologies designed to provide users with intuitive and automatic camera adjustments, regardless of the shooting condition and without the user having to do anything manually.
Additional highlights of the Panasonic Lumix LZ8 include:

* Newly-added speaker lets you enjoy a slide show with music, selecting from natural, slow, urban or swing tunes; or add voice to a motion video.
* Title Edit function which allows the consumer to input text to accompany a photo, for instance, the names of children or travel locations.
* Ability to record WVGA (848 x 480) motion images at 30 frames per second in a 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal for viewing on High Definition televisions, such as Panasonic Viera Plasmas and LCDs.

What HD camcorder would be the best?

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DrProfesso

I'm looking for something with a little better quality than I have. I have just a normal camera, but I want to try an HD.
I want something under $75, so I'm looking on Amazon.
Any good ones that you can think of?

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HD simply means it has a frame size of 1080x1920 pixels, it says nothing about quality. a $75 HD camera will really suck. save up your money to get an entry level camcorder, like a Kodak Z or a Flip.

What is a good hd flash memory camcorder under $700?

christine

I'm having a hard time finding one that isn't too small. Must have an external microphone as well as optical image stabilization. Of all the research I've done I still can't seem to come up with anything. Any suggestions would really be appreciated!!!

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Here are a couple that are the non-Flip type I think you're looking for. Both have pics in the links provided. Both also have 12x opt zoom (200x digital) and a max still res of 2048x1536.

Canon Vixia HF10 - $689 and got 317.08 rating points (camcorderinfo.com). 16 gb of internal storage.

The HF11 is $599 and got 313.75 rating points. It also has 32 gb of internal storage, so there's definitely some benefits if you choose this one instead.

I also ran across the HF100 which is going for $499 on a CNet review.

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Is my camcorder the problem or is it my vdeo editing software?

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Trent

So I shot a couple of videos to put together while I was at school with my Kodak Sport. Now I've put the videos into the AVS Video Editor, but It's making the videos choppy and messed up. But when I play the recorded videos on my camera the playback is fine. What's happening to my videos?

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Try to view in a different player. vlc is good or quicktime.

Try these free converters http://www.squared5.com http://www.handbrake.fr/ I like handbrake.

Free players http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ http://www.apple.com/quicktime/ I like vlc

If you can view your videos is VLC then the problem may lie in your editing software, not being compatible.
If your camputer is old then that might be your problem, not enough hard drive, ram etc.

Camera like the flip that works on windows movie maker without conversion?

superbollo

Is there any like the flip or kodak sport that don't need to be convered and can just be add with no problem or do they all have to be converted.

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Aunsoft Final Mate, a great and useful camcorder assistant software, has everything needed to directly capture/backup AVCHD (*.mts, *.m2ts), AVCHD Lite, AVCCAM, NXCAM, TOD, MOD recordings from Hard Disk Drive/SD Card Camcorders to PC, to import, edit and create spectacular movies on a timeline. It is also powerful enough to play/convert native 1080 60p/50p footages and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.

Powerful timeline-oriented editing features like split/trim video, splice clips, crop, do color correction, deinterlacing, replace audio, adjust volume, etc help you create satisfied film results. Merge/combine avchd (*.mts, *.m2ts), AVCHD Lite, TOD into only one file without any re-encoding or recompression.

Export/convert edited camcorder video to other editors (Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, WMM, Pinnacle Studio, etc), media devices (iPad, iPhone4, droid x, nokia n8, galaxy s, hdtv, projector, etc), or common formats (mov, avi, wmv, mp4, mpg, mpeg-2, etc) with the high quality and least amount of clicks. Ultra extreme performance with support for NVIDIA® CUDATM while encoding.

http://www.aunsoft.com/final-mate/

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