Saturday, May 3, 2014

What's a good small HD video camera?







Price range under $600.


Answer
Get the Kodak PlaySport Zx3, it's a Consumer Reports recommended choice. Good quality pic and easy on the checking account.

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

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

Lows
Fair audio quality and battery life.

You can click the link below for more information.

Quality Video Cameras for cheap?




Erin


Hi there. I am a junior in high school and i have recently gotten into making short films and presentations. I've come to the conclusion that I may want to go into film in college and i'd like to get started now. What would be a good quality ( sound and picture) video camera that I can afford on my fast food employed budget?
Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Any recommended software and such.



Answer
A little Kodak Easyshare Sport for under $100 would be fine and most computers come with video editing software already installed - PC's have windows movie maker live and Mac's have imovie.

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Waterproof-Digital-camera-digital/dp/B00ADSHYA8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1390422469&sr=8-4&keywords=kodak+easyshare+sport+c123




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Time to upgrade, but to what?




magnas


Hi,
I have been shooting videos for almost 4 years with the same camera, the sony HDR-SR12 but I came to the point where I want more control, more options.
The camera I am looking for is the panasonic gh3 or black magic pocket cinema camera.
The panasonic gh3 seems very promising with its ability to record in ALL-I and 72 Mbits mov file, but the sensor size is small and the color space is quite poor. (8 bits 4:2:0)
In the other hand, the black magic pocket cinema camera is very portable, is able to interchange lenses, can record on raw files, and can record with 13 dynamic range which is incredible for its price! Again, I am not sure how the 16 mm sensor will affect the overall image quality.
I am well aware that coming from my sony hdr sr12 camera it will be a huge step up, but I would like to make every bucks I have worth it.
I shoot videos mainly for narrative, but for the upcoming project I will do a documentary film.
Also, how about Nikons and Canons?
Lastly my budget is 1500$, but I could wait and save money if needed.
Thank you for your generous inputs.



Answer
I would suggest that you take a look at the Canon VIXIA HF G20. It has many features that rival much more expensive cameras. It's the top of the line consumer camcorder for 2013. Go here for a few reviews:

http://camera-warehouse.com/camera-photo-video/camcorders/canon-vixia-hf-g20-hd-camcorder-with-hd-cmos-pro-and-32gb-internal-flash-memory-com/

Best Video Recorders For YouTube In 2013 (CHEAP!!)?




Sports


Hey Guys!! I really want to start posting videos on YouTube but I don't know what video recorder to get! I was hoping for a really good one with high quality and good sound. And try and keep it 250 or under please!! If you have some really good YouTube videos and you love your video recorder could you mention it? That would be really helpful! Thanks guys!


Answer
I recommend Sony's HDR-CX190. It is a low priced decent camcorder which will be more than better for Youtube videos. It is available on Amazon here: http://amzn.to/Youtube-Video-Recorder




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What do I need to view my old 8mm camcorder tapes and where to get a few repaired from?




Smile


We have a almost a 9 year old camcorder started watching some tapes from it tonight the eject part where you place or take out the tapes started eating up a few of our family tapes. I remember my mom telling me she could view hers with some type of VHS looking tape where you could put your camcorder tapes into it play and watch them. What do we get to watch them from home and where do we go to get a few repaired that the camcorder started eating up?

Thanks!



Answer
there are companies that can transfer your video from old cassettes to dvd. Check your yellow pages.

How can I capture video from an old camcorder into my laptop?




thejollibe


I have a very old camcorder, about 9-10 years old. I wanted to know how I can capture the video from it onto my laptop. What type of cable would I be using? I have captured video before using a firewire cable connected to my laptop and a newer camcorder, but what do I use for an old camcorder, that does not have any firewire connections? It only has connections for the AV wires. Is there any way to capture? Thanks in advance!


Answer
does your new camcorder have an AV inout? (this is more likely with cannon models) If so then connect it to to the AV output on your older camera
then you can
a) press AV in and then record on your new camcorder and play on you old camcorder to transfer the footage.

or

b) Connect both camcorders like above and then connect the new camcorder to your computer using a firewire connection and run the footage straight into your computer(this method might not be as reliable)

If your new camera doesnt have a AV input but has a firewire input then you need something like a hollywood dazzle bridge




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Friday, May 2, 2014

Best camera for youtube videos?

Q. So i've been posting many videos on youtube of me singing, but have just recorded myself because i don't have a camera. What are some nice cameras for posting youtube videos?


Answer
I would suggestion these good camera that easy share your pictures and videos on YouTube :

Kodak Easyshare M341 : 12.2MP, 3x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen, Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings, Kodak Li-Ion rechargeable digital camera battery, Upload and share your pictures and videos directly on YouTube or Kodak Gallery
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IVVDH8?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002IVVDH8

Kodak EasyShare MD41 : 12.2MP, 3x Optical Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, Smart Capture feature automatically identifies the scene and adjusts camera settings, Blur reduction
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SJ37RE?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002SJ37RE

How can I upload my camera video on youtube?

Q. I cannot upload my camera videos to youtube, and I really want to. I have a HP with vista, and my camera is a Kodak easyshare C875. The files are not large, my internet connection is ok, and are saved as mov. I also cant figure out how to convert them to other forms, so if you could tell me how to do that, I would appreciate it. Youtube loads all the way, then just stops. No errors or anything. It's a bummer, please help


Answer
The steps to upload the video to youtube:
1. register on youtube.
2. make sure that the video you upload is compatible with youtube like avi, mpeg, wma, wmv.
3. click "upload"
4. describe the video and input the local video to start uploading.
5. when it is done, it will give you the address of your video on youtube.

The following tools may be helpful to you:

Here is the free flv downloader tool: Moyea flv downloader.
Get it here: http://www.flvsoft.com/download_flv/

If you want to download and convert it to other formats, you can try Moyea flv to video converter.
Get it here: http://www.flvsoft.com/flv_to_video/

The free online converter: http://www.convertdirect.com/
Good luck.




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Lenses for canon xf100 camcorder?

Q. Are there any lenses for the canon xf100? I've heard about telephoto and wide angle converters, but how is that different than a lens?


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The Canon XF100 is built like most camcorders that are similarly priced. It has a fixed lens - that is, the lens that comes with the camcorder is permanently mounted. When you take the lens hood off there are threads available to screw-mount lenses or, under certain conditions, you may be able to mount certain lenses using the same bayonet mount that the lens hood uses. There are also adapters available that allow use of some dSLR-mounting type lenses.

This is different from dSLRs and certain other camcorders (like the Sony VG10) where, if you remove the lens from the camera (or camcorder), the unit is essentially blind until an appropriate lens is mounted.

The tele and wide angle "converters" you've heard about merely attach to the front of the XF100 and "convert" the existing lens to whatever field of view the add-on lens is able to provide in conjunction with the "permanent" lens. In the case of cameras and camcorders that use interchangeable lenses, the entire lens assembly comes off the camera/camcorder and is replaced by a complete lens that provides the appropriate functionality.

A lens is a lens whether screw-mount/bayonet mount as an adapter to a camcorder's filter threads or bayonet mount or as a bayonet mount to a dSLR body.

which is best one in canon camcorder?




aspire


Hi, i want to buy camcorder. In Canon which is the best model to buy..?


Answer
Canon VIXIA HF-20 Dual 32GB Flash Drive Memory HD Camcorder w/15x Optical Zoom
It delivers brilliant video and photos through a Canon exclusive 3.89 Megapixel CMOS image sensor. It is ultra lightweight and light HD camcorder, and brings the ease and convenience of Flash Memory. This technology, the same used in advanced laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, allows the VIXIA HF20 to record to both its large 32GB internal memory for over 12 hours of crisp, high definition video as well as to a removable SDHC card. You have extended available recording space and more flexibility in file transfer and playback. I find it is on sale at this site,you may check out.
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?type=id&q=d70132&ru=2900101
Hope it helps!




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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Why can't my digital camera zoom while recording video?

Q. I own an old digital camera, dsc w30. When I'm recording video, I cannot use the zoom function. I tried and nothing happen. Why??? Or does this camera really can't do this?


Answer
I think it is a restriction on that camera. Many digital cameras can't zoom in video mode.
That's just one of the reasons why it's best to use a proper camcorder for video work!

Video camera suggestions please?

Q. http://t.cn/8kTFYfY


Hello, I am a complete novice to photography. I am looking to film makeup tutorials and need a camera to do so.
I need a camera that can zoom in on my face without being blurry and will show subtle highlights/ changes in skin tone. I will mostly film indoors, at various times of the day, so I would like a camera that can be adjusted so that I don't appear yellow or washed out.
I would also like the camera to capture sound clearly without making my voice sound faded.

Any suggestions on either a camera, or certain features I should be looking out for in a camera would be highly appreciated, thank you.


Answer
Video and photography are very different. But they do share some similarities.

Since you are in a confined area, the zoom does not need to be very much. Just because you capture video indoors does not mean you do not need to add light. If you are controlling the light, your face does not need to "appear yellow or washed out". Using an external mic connected to the camera allows the mic to stay close to your mouth (within a foot or two should be fine) while allowing the camera to be where it is needed - even better, DON'T talk, but capture the audio later as a narrative, then add that to the video when editing.

Tips:
ADD light. This can be as simple as a video light or as complex as lots of PAR cans on trusses using dimmers. There are reasons studios use lights. Copy them as much as you can. ADD light!.

Use the white balance in the camera. Read the manual for the camcorder.

Use some sort of steadying device. Tripod, shelf, chair - anything - but not handheld for video capture.

Use and external mic.

If the Canon HF R400 is too expensive, save your money.

Learn to use a video editor. Your computer may need upgrading. You also may need to buy a video editor.

The camera or camcorder are just one part of a bunch of other stuff that needs to work together...




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What is a good video camera under $80?

Q. I am going on a school trip to Greece and Italy, and I really want to get a good video camera to make videos and take pictures on the trip. I'm planning on getting it on ebay, so it will probably be less than 80, but a high retail price will probably get me a better camera. Any suggestions?

*Under $80 (can be 90 or a little over, but I will not take over $110)
*good pictures
*good videos
*high resolutions (please? I hate bad resolution photos and videos)
*long lasting battery (we will be out and about all day every day... not a 10 hour battery, but at least long enough to last longer than 40 minutes.)
*easily portable
*zoom options
*I would like it to be a handheld camcorder, if possible.

THANK YOU!


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

Why do digital video cameras have huge zooms but photo cameras do not?




Gladiator


I have often wondered why a digital/Hard drive/flash drive/etc. video camera can sport up to a 50x optical zoom, whereas the largest digital photo camera zoom i have seen (excluding humongous, extremely expensive SLR zoom lenses) is 20x on an Olympus. Is it too hard to get a high-quality 50x zoom onto a camera, or what?


Answer
There is nothing to guess about. There are two reasons for this.

First, the sensor size. Because most video cameras, regardless of what kind, don't capture video in 6, 8 or 10 megapixels they way a still camera will, the sensor can be smaller.

When the sensor gets smaller, it's easier to get that extra zoom because of a crop factor.

Next, would be size. Along with a tiny sensor, video cameras are generally larger than digital point and shoots. With that larger and deeper size, three is room for a larger lens.

There is nothing stopping you from getting 50x from a digital point and shoot. But the sensor size might have to drop, and it might be a lower resolution, like 2 or 4 megapixels for example. Next, you'll have a huge lens to deal with.

As sensor size increases, like say in a digital SLR, there is no way to get around the fact that you need a huge lens just to match the reach of a decent compact digital zoom. So the bottom line, it's a law of physics that stops you from getting a monster zoom on a tiny camera, it's not because camera companies don't want to do it.




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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Best sports camera of 2000s?

Q. My question is: Is the Canon 7D or Nikon 300S good enough for sports? I realize they aren't 1D mark IV's or D3S's but what were the pro's shooting with when DLSR's first got their groove? Is 8.3fps better than what they were using in Sports Illustrated ten years ago?


Answer
Ten years ago, SI was using Kodak dSLR's which had 2 mp sensors and used memory cards similar to the P2 cards used by professional video cameras.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Kodak/kodak_dcs620x.asp

Since sports photographers could give a fig about the "rapid fire rate" of any camera, any camera that can keep up with a shooting rate of around three shots in five seconds, shooting RAW + JEPG, ANY is good enough. That means that any current Nikon or Canon dSLR body can do the job.

We use full frame cameras mostly, but when we have to reach out across the court a ASP-C sensored camera is just fine. One of my colleagues uses a Nikon D40 on the end of his 300 mm f/2.8 when shooting NBA games. Sure he also has two D3s's, one attached to a 14-24 mm f/2.8 and the other attached to a 24-70 mm f/2.8, but he uses all three, depending upon where the action is on the court.

Here is a sample from an event he shot using the D40 while on assignment.

http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=4135

As you can see, the lowly D40 is quite capable of shooting sports with only a 6 mp sensor and a frame rate of 2.5 fps

Which camera brand you buy should have more to do with how the camera fits into your style of shooting and how easily you can make common changes (ISO, white balance, image quality, EV changes and changes in metering mode) without needing to remove your eye from the viewfinder

You have to remember that the images printed in SI are usually less than a quarter page and after they have been screened, are down to a resolution of less than 150 DPI.

If a 2 mp dSLR can produce images that are good enough to print as a cover or even a truck in a magazine, you can see that your query is rather moot.

Note: On the white lenses of Canon's. A great way to market Canon's since they stick out in the crowd.

The black ones used by Nikon, are much more stealth.

Next time you go to a professional sporing event, look hard and see how many black lenses there are on court side. You may be surprised.

The last basket ball game I shot, the four of us shooting from our position were using Nikon's (this included the teams staff photographer). On the other end of the court were the staffers who work for a local newspaper, Getty and AP. Their Canon's were supplied by their employers.

Does this camera have a memory card?




DeathbyFir


Maybe i'm just missing it but i'm thinking of getting this camera and can't seem to see if it has a memory card. It's a Kodak - EasyShare 9.2-Megapixel Digital Camera. If you think you could find it the link to it's page is http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9046659&type=product&id=1218012523541 .


Answer
DeathbyFireFlies- (btw i love that screen name...should be the name of a rock band or something lol) that Kodak C913 uses Secure Digital / SDHC cards up to 16GB or you can also use its puny 16MB of internal memory but only 11MB usable for picture storage.
NOW! let me first say that I try to help and suggest/recommend cameras that take very good pictures with worthy features. I try to suggest cameras that offer the best "bang for the buck" and value out of your hard-earned money. With so many choices in the sub $300 compact point & shoot cameras...it can be daunting for someone whos not familiar with what to look for and what features to expect. The first priority of any camera purchase should be the it main purpose...and that to take the best looking pictures for its particular class and price range. The features you will need to obtain that task should follow.
Now that I got that little introduction out the way... I would like you to get a great little camera. I dont know how much "thinking" you have done...but this Kodak is NOT a great little camera...I would go as far as to say its not even a good camera. First off, megapixels mean NOTHING with today's new cameras in the point & shoot class. Its a spec you dont even have to consider...as all new cameras have at least 8mp...and more does not mean better. Quickly I will list what this camera has...then i will use a hyphen (-) and list why this camera is a poor choice.
2.4 inch LCD 115k resolution - most compacts have screens from 2.5-3.0 inches... with a couple sporting 3.5 inches... typically you want to look for screens that have a 200k+ resolution. with this size and resolution...you just cant get any worse than this LCD on a quality camera today. thumbs down!

no optical viewfinder - They're an increasingly rare option these days, but cameras with optical viewfinders add a good degree of versatility, letting you get the shot when you can't make out the LCD in bright sunlight...and given this screen as i mention above...this will be a problem more often than with other cameras in this class with better LCDs, Also you can save battery life by disabling the LCD when accurate framing isn't vital. Not to mention viewfinders help you to steady the camera better to reduce hand shake and picture blur.

no image stabilization - even camera in this range has some form of IS...either the inferior "digital" kind...or the better "optical IS" or "lens shift IS"

movie mode 640x480 captures at only 15 frames per second - this is just out of standard... any compact camera worth its weight in plastic will record at 30fps in this mode. this difference is smoother motion video...especially when panning around in record mode.

AA batteries - normally this is a welcome feature...as its easy to replace dead batteries with the convenience of AA batteries just about anywhere... BUT Kodak compacts have a LOOOONG history of being battery hogs... testing out to be below-average in battery life compared to its competitors. Either regular or rechargeable, this camera will drain juice like its no other camera around.

OK...you may say...why is damon doing this? or he must be a kodak hater. no, i do it because i like to pass on factual knowledge and i simply like to help people make wise choices in electronics. and while i discourage all entry-level kodak buys... kodak is JUST starting to release some half-way decent cameras in the $300+ range. I spend quite a considerable amount on time here in the Camera section...and a day doesnt go by where someone asks about getting a new camera...because their current on is an underperformer that takes blurry pics and they are simply not happy with is startup time, shutter lag, features, etc.
I dont want to see you back here for the same reason :)
If you are still not swayed the least... enjoy your new camera. If price is the main reason...i would suggest you post a new question listing your max $ budget, what kind of pics you take the most, and top 3 features you want.
good luck




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Night Vision Camcorder?




infantryve


Anyone have any good ideas for a Night vision Camcorder, obviously ill be doing a lot of night shots, but i want to stay within the range of 200-400 dollars, please be specific in your models please if you have any to offer. Thanks again.


Answer
Yes, a Sony miniDV camcorder will be your best bet. Almost all those night vision cameras you see on ghost hunting and nature shows are Sony miniDV camcorders with the Nightshot feature.

A couple of camcorder you might want to review are the Sony DCR-HC52 1MP MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 40x Optical Zoom http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00123Q8VY?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00123Q8VY and the Sony DCR-HC28 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M3IND6?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000M3IND6

You can also try adding a Sony HVLIRM Battery IR Light for DCR-DVD101, 201, 301, 105, 205, 305, 405, 505, DCR-HC21, 32 42, 26, 36, 46 & 96 Camcorders http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000090W7B?ie=UTF8&tag=motionpicturecentral-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000090W7B for extended IR capability.

what canon camcorders have night vision?




Robbie


Look i really need a camcorder with night vision please please please help!


Answer
None really, they're just infrared sensitive. On the camera there's a small infrared light. You can't see it with the naked eye, but when turning on the night-shot, the camera's CCD becomes extremely infrared sensitive. The overwhelming majority of these cameras will operate about the same with only minor differences. Sony, Canon, and Panasonic have been longstanding with camcorders and will be solid choices.

Heh, there were complaints with one model of camcorder some years back. What had happened was that it was too sensitive. With that, people's privates would have a slight glow to them. the problem was fixed in later models.

A no shitter night vision attachment for a camcorder will probably be out of your spending range. But if it's not, here's one. ^_^ http://www.optics4birding.com/morovision-night-vision-adapter-canon-xl-camcorders.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=Morovision++Night+Vision+Adapter&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit




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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

is my camcorder compatible with iMovie?

Q. this is the camcorder I have,
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Handycam+HDRCX190+HD+Flash+Memory+Camcorder+-+Black/4811236.p?id=1218533327487&skuid=4811236&sellerId=#tab=reviews
I'm trying to find that page on the apple website that has a list of compatible camcorders but can't find anything. :[


Answer
iMovie '09: Camcorder Support http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3290

iMovie â08: Camcorder Support http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1014

iMovie â11 Supported Cameras http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US

iMovie '11 not recognizing Canon HDV Vixia HV40 camcorder.?




tendum1


I want to import my video from my Canon Vixia HV40 camcorder, but when I plug it in via Firewire 400, iMovie nor my MacBook Pro recognizes it. Am I doing something wrong?


Answer
We cannot see what you are connecting.

MacBook Pro firewire is generally firewire 800. It is a 9-pin connector.

The DV port on the camcorder is an "i.LINK" port that is firewire 400 compliant.

Connect the camcorder's DV port to the Mac's firewire port with a firewire cable.

The camcorder needs to be in "Play" mode.

You did not tell us what version OSX you are running on the MacBook Pro. You may need to go into System Preferences: Network to make the firewire port active.

It is possible the firewire cable is bad. Replace the cable.

It is possible the DV port on the camcorder shorted out if the firewire cable was inserted to the camcorder's DV port when the camcorder was On. Have the camcorder repaired or use another HDV camcorder to transfer the video to the Mac.




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best low light camcorder under $2000?




SC





Answer
Sony HDR-XR500 ~ 1000$ or Sony HDR-XR520 ~ 1200$ .. just read the reviews.

The only difference is the 500 has a 120 GB HDD and the 520 has 240 GB HDD

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-XR500V-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001PY420O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1248645793&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-XR520V-Definition-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001Q7VXN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1248645878&sr=8-1

Whats the best super slow-mo camcorder out there for under $2000?




Bryan V


Whats the best super slow-mo camcorder out there for under $2000?

I don't just want a regular slow-mo but super slow-mo like they use in sports and etc.

I needs to be one that is hand-held and not a huge thing to lug around, and it also needs to be able to record at normal speed with zooming and all that good stuff.

Thanks! : )
could i get a specific model?



Answer
Any camcorder capable of recording at 60p is good for sports and fast action recording. The Slow motion effect is done during editing by holding the "CTRL" key while dragging the end of the clip to the left. Almost all mayor manufacturers have several models. Check out Sony, Canon, JVC, etc.




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What is Gait Analysis?

Q.


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Gait analysis is the systematic study of animal locomotion, more specific as a study of human motion, using the eye and the brain of observers, augmented by instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and the activity of the muscles. Gait analysis is used to assess, plan, and treat individuals with conditions affecting their ability to walk. It is also commonly used in sports biomechanics to help athletes run more efficiently and to identify posture-related or movement-related problems in people with injuries.

The study encompasses quantification, i.e. introduction and analysis of measurable parameters of gaits, as well as interpretation, i.e. drawing various conclusions about the animal (health, age, size, weight, speed, etc.) from its gait.

Gait analysis commonly involves the measurement of the movement of the body in space (kinematics) and the forces involved in producing these movements (kinetics).

A typical modern gait lab has several to many cameras (video and/or infrared) placed around a walkway or treadmill, which are linked to a computer. The patient has single markers applied to anatomical landmarks, such as palpable bony landmarks (e.g., the iliac spines of the pelvis, the malleoli of the ankle, and the condyles of the knee), or clusters of markers applied to the middle of body segments. The patient walks down the walkway or the treadmill and the computer calculates the trajectory of each marker in three dimensions. A model is applied to compute the underlying motion of the bones. This gives a full breakdown of the motion at each joint.

In addition, to calculate movement kinetics, most laboratories have floor-mounted load transducers, also known as force platforms, which measure the ground reaction forces, including magnitude, direction, and location (called centre of pressure). Adding this to the known dynamics of each body segment, enables the solution of equations based on the NewtonâEuler equations of motion permitting computations of the net forces and the net moments of force about each joint at every stage of the gait cycle. The computational method for this is known as inverse dynamics.

This use of kinetics, however, does not result in information for individual muscles but muscle groups, such as the extensor or flexors of the limb. To detect the activity and contribution of individual muscles to movement, it is necessary to investigate the electrical activity of muscles. Many labs also use surface electrodes attached to the skin to detect the electrical activity or electromyogram (EMG) of, for example, a muscles of the leg. In this way it is possible to investigate the activation times of muscles and, to some degree, the magnitude of their activationâthereby assessing their contribution to gait. Deviations from normal kinematic, kinetic, or EMG patterns are used to diagnose specific conditions, predict the outcome of treatments, or determine the effectiveness of training programs.

Medical diagnostics: Pathological gait may reflect compensations for underlying pathologies, or be responsible for causation of symptoms in itself. The study of gait allows these diagnoses to be made, as well as permitting future developments in rehabilitation engineering. Aside from clinical applications, gait analysis is widely used in professional sports training to optimise and improve athletic performance.

Biometric identification and forensics: Gait analysis techniques allow for the assessment of gait disorders and the effects of corrective Orthopedic surgery. Options for treatment of cerebral palsy include the paralysis of spastic muscles using Botox or the lengthening, re-attachment or detachment of particular tendons. Corrections of distorted bony anatomy are also undertaken. It is heavily used in the assessment of sports and investigations into the movement of a large variety of other animals.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gait_analysis

would the Flip MinoHD 120-Minute be good to record sports?







I'm a hurdler and i want people to record my track races and i was wondering if this would be a good camera to video tape with.


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no, not if you intend to slow down the video for precise motion analysis. no HD format works for that because they all use Group of Frames architecture. AVCHD for example uses a frame rate of 4 fps for recording, and then on playback it interpolates to reproduce the missing frames. A lot can happen in a 1/4 second that will be entirely missed or falsely interpolated on playback. A better choice would be miniDV. DV takes 60 fields per second, each field is a unique full picture and you can move frame to frame with no missing motion details.




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Monday, April 28, 2014

camcorder choice :Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 and Sanyo Xacti CS1?

Q. im looking for compact camcorders and i have 2 choices - Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 and Sanyo Xacti CS1

Spec of VPC-CG10:
10-Megapixel photos and 720p HD video
3.0" widescreen LCD
5x optical zoom
Face Chaser technology can detect up to 12 faces for photos and videos
High-Speed Sequential Shooting 7fps (When in 2M mode)
3D DNR noise-reducing function for clearer, more professional-looking video
Newly designed lithium-ion battery
60x digital zoom
12-Megapixel photo output (real-time interpolation)
For SANYO Xacti Dual Cameras, âStandard HDâ is data recorded at 720pâi.e. 1,280 (horizontal) x 720 (vertical) pixels.

Spec of CS1: Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 60fps
8 Megapixel photos (Interpolation)
Wide capture range from an advanced 10x zoom to a 38-mm wide angle lens
10x Advanced Zoom
"Sound Zoom" function enables clear sound recordings according to the scene
HDMI output
Large 2.7â LCD monitor
Face Chaser technology can detect up to 12 faces for photos and videos
Compatible with large-capacity recording media, SDXC memory card
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whats the diffence of pixels and full hd/standard hd? I just want the one with higher video quality,thanks :D
sorry guys but please also compare this camcorder Samsung HMX-U20
Specs: Pocket-sized Full HD Point-and-Shoot
Lens
Optical Zoom3x
Image Sensor
Image StabilizerHyper Digital
No. of Pixels14 Megapixels
Sensor TypeCMOS
Main Display
Device Type2" Color LCD
No. of Pixels154,000
Video Recording
Audio Channels2
Audio FormatAAC
Auto FocusYes
Auto White BalanceYes
Back Light CompensationYes
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Real StereoYes
Recording FormatH.264
Recording QualitySuper Fine, Fine
Recording ResolutionFull HD 1920x1080/30p
Resolution3648 x 2736
SpeakerYes
Volume AdjustYes
Still Imaging
FormatJPEG
QualitySuper Fine
Resolution3648 x 2736
Audio Recording
Audio FormatAAC
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Real StereoYes
SpeakerYes
Volume AdjustYes
Storage Media
Card SlotSD/SDHC
Inputs and Outputs
ComponentYes
CompositeYes
USB 2.0Yes
Dimensions
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)2.07" x 4.09" x .061"
Weight
Product Weight (lb.)0.245
Power
Battery ModelSLB-10A
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Pixel count measures digital still image resolution. Horizontal line count measures video resolution.
480 horizontal lines = standard definition video.
720 and 1080 horizontal lines = high definition video.

VPC-CG10: 720p HD video
CS1: 1,080 HD video
HMX-U20: 1080/30p

But horizontal line count is not the only thing that defines "video quality". The amount of compression applied to the video makes a huge difference. More compression = lower "data rate" = more discarded video data = reduced video quality. Conversely, less compression = higher "data rate" = less discarded video data = increased video quality.

Then, there's movement. When the video is compressed, lots of fast action will result in reduced video quality. In the case of all three cameras, they use AVCHD compression. The first frame of video is used as the baseline. The next 7 frames look for the change from frame 1. NTSC standard is 30 frames per second. If frame 4 of the 8-frame series has an issue, the whole series can have an issue resulting in a reduction in quality for the entire 8-frame sequence which is nearly 1/4 of the 30 fps playback.

Lighting plays a huge role. Lower-end cameras have small lenses and imaging chips. Good quality Low light video capture is impossible. With little light not coming in through the lens and a tiny imaging chip to process the small amount of light, then video gets "noisy". Remember, in a low light environment for still images, use of a flash is needed. For video, add light in the way of a video light. As the camcorder (or camera) increases in price, the lenses and imaging chips get bigger causing better low light behavior and a much wider window of video capture opportunity - and the video compression level goes down... and the manual controls appear on the outside of the camcorder (rather than buried in a menu).

The key is to use the equipment in a manner that it was designed to be used. The hard part is knowing what that limit is because the manufacturer will try to tell you that an itty-bitty $200 handheld camcorder will provide the quality of a $200,000 big-budget movie film camera - and that is just not the case.

To address you immediate question, for "best" video quality, the Samsung will probably beat the Sanyos - they are different cameras targeting different users and reasons for use.

But now you have another question to address - whether your computer has enough horsepower (RAM, CPU, available hard drive space - external is better, etc...) to deal with the high definition video any of these camcorders can capture.

Can I sell/repair my broken Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10 Camcorder?

Q. The camera as a whole works fine, its only the INTERNAL screen that is cracked. I can make videos with it and all, but i can't see using the actual screen.


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You would have to contact Sanyo and see what they charge to repair it. Don't be surprised if the repair costs almost as much as a new one. Canon charges $128.00 (US) just to look at a camcorder. Small electronic devices like pocket cams, cell phones, etc. are every compact and the electronics very small and not easy to remove. The cost of repair verses replacement makes the decision frustrating.




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Complete novice - suggestions please for good (not too expensive) camera suitable to make YouTube music videos?

Q. Hi - when it comes to camcorders I am a blank page, I've never used one and know only what I've read in the last few hours of searching reviews, which has left me more confused than before I started.

I want to film some friends playing music and have a video suitable to edit and upload to Youtube without looking super amateurish - the camera I've been using is a Lumix with video capability, but we're thinking it would be excellent to buy a dedicated video camera. None of us have much money atm :)

Any suggestions, not just on what might be good but any models to avoid as well, would be very much appreciated. I'm looking for something which won't lose focus when zooming/panning, which will give good clear shots of faces from approx 20-30 metres away, and which records sound well too. Thanks heaps in advance.


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Camcorders, if you want one with full HD for $84 click below
http://savvyfilmmaker.blogspot.com/2011/10/watchdog-mini-aiptek-full-hd-camcorder.html

If you want one a little more reduced, here's one for $12, it's not HD but it's still suitable for Youtube.
http://savvyfilmmaker.blogspot.com/2011/10/watchdog-mini-hd-camcorder-12.html

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Best cheapest Canon Digital SLR Camera that can perform HD video?

Q. I prefer Canon Digital SLR Camera's compared to typical, cheaper handheld consumer camera's because I prefer a professional approach to my work. If you can suggest any other camera with these abilities, that's great. I'm looking for a digital camera (more preferably Canon Digital SLR) that can take amazing pictures as well as camcorder(HD) abilities. Also at a reasonable price, and I'm talking about below the 600-700 dollar mark(or in between).


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I would suggest the Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens and EOS HD Movie Mode.

It has a very reasonable price, $591.53, and has great reviews on Amazon.

There is more information about this camera, and others on my photo website, here:

http://photoluminary.com/2011/06/best-digital-slr-cameras-2011-amazon/




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What is a good inexpensive camcorder for independent filmmakers?




Sandy R


I'm looking for a camcorder to buy, something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel to it. I will also need a tripod so it won't be shakey and all that but could you just tell me some good inexpensive camcorders that will give me what i'm looking for. I don't know much about camcorders and lenses but i'm looking into it. If anyone can help me with brands and prices of camcorders to look into I will be very thankful.

-M



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By "something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel," I think your talking about the film-look. It can be replicated, through either software or in-camera. However, both these options are pretty expensive, and it doesn't sound like you have that much money right now. I'll get to that later, but for now I'm going to talk about cameras.

I dont know your budget, but from what you said, Im guessing you want a camera probably $800 or below (correct me if I'm wrong, and I'll re write this). In that price range, I cant recommend any particular camera, but follow these rules and you should have a pretty good beginner filmmaking camera:

1. Get miniDV- pretty obvious isn't it?
2. Look for a lot of manual functions- every cam has auto functions, but look for the ability to switch to manual focus, iris, shutter, etc.
3. 3ccds are better than 1
4. The newest isnt always the greatest- not really a rule but basically dont go and get the newest thing that just came out

Other plusses are mic ports, headphone ports, hot shoes, and optical image stabilizer.

If you get a tripod, get one with a fluid head. I'm not recommending a particular one, but look around on google. To tell you the truth, Im not exactly a pro on tripods. But a useful trick that you can do with your tripod is screw on your camera, and instead of opening up the legs, hold the legs together and walk with it. If you do it right, the tripod will absorb the shake from your hands giving you a very cheap steadicam effect.

I hope this helped, and I'm a filmmaker as well, and I always like meeting other filmmakers so feel free to contact me at evilgenius4930@yahoo.com

Any camcorder or dslr suggestions for filmmaking only?

Q. I'm a college student and an independent filmmaker in hopes to break into the film industry one day. I sold my old Sony camcorder and am looking to buy a new one. However, I'm not good with knowing which cameras are the best to shoot video and audio for films so any suggestions? Thank you :)


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Start with a budget. See what fits. You should be looking for lens filter diameter of 50mm or larger, imaging chip 1/3" or larger, a mic jack and manual audio control. The Canon HF S series is a starting place. Include a mic or three (there is no single best mic), some sort of steadying device (tripod, shoulder mount, etc.), and start thinking about lighting. Hopefully your computer has enough horsepower and available hard drive space to deal with video editing. The camera or camcorder is merely one part of a much larger system.

You will not be "shooting film". That would be only if you use a film camera. Camcorders capture video.

Under certain (advanced) applications, some dSLRs capture great video. While entry to this is a llittle less, the lack of commonly expected video items on camcorders are more difficult to use on a dSLR designed to capture still (and video capture is a "convenience feature").




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Best camera to buy for Extreme sports recording?

Q. I currently record video on a Bridge camera but am looking to move up to a better camera as the video quality can be grainy, I record extreme sports so the camera needs to have high resolution, be able to attach fisheye lenses, i am looking along the lines of handycams (i.e. camcorders) and Dslr cameras, but am stuck with no idea of what to get. Preferably it should have hot shoe mounts built in, be light etc, and if it is a Dslr, it should obviously have video function, thanks in advance!


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Go Pro 3 would be the best for extreme sports because it can go underwater and has an unbreakable case. Records in amazing quality and is only 200 dollars.

best camera to film live concerts, extreme sports, etc.?




xxxfalseid


as much information would help so much.


Answer
Try a camcorder. The equipment necessary for a DSLR to properly function in video mode, or achieve the results you see on YouTube/Television, would be much more expensive and bulky. A dedicated camcorder would prove more effective.




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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Best HD Camcorder under $300?

Q.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the best camcorder under $300?




ZB


Preferably one with a decent battery life, good quality, and easy to hold.


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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 (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.




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Small, high quality camcorder?




Lynn


Is there a camcorder that can take high quality HD video, small, and light? I currently have a traditional camcorder where I hold it against my pain and the viewfinder flips out but I'm looking for something more inconspicuous. Previously, I was looking into the Kodak zi8 (discontinued), Flip ultra HD (discontinued), go pro (fish eyes). What other camcorders are there that are structually similar and with high quality video capabilities?


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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 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 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://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

Cheap camcorders for webshows?

Q. We want a cheap camcorder, with a mic input, a camcorder stand and it come with a USB cord so we can upload onto our computer and upload it to YouTube. Please give us instructions on how to upload a video onto out computer. Thanks


Answer
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.

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

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

http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=1017#_030

Hooked by Firewire to a IEEE1394 port in your computer, running the capture screen from a good NLE program, you could Live stream to the net if needed or just capture a video for upload to YouTube after editing, adding titles, effects, credits and color correction and many other effects using your NLE program.




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