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I have this JVC camcorder and can not figure out how to take the date and time off my videos
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While I am not familiar specifically with this model of camcorder from personal use, I see that it is a digital hard drive camcorder.
In the digital formats, date, time and other data are actually part of the file that is created. Some aspects of the file can be called up and displayed on the screen for use as need be in the future - can be VERY helpful for editing, for example.
The documentation that I see says that the output is via a FireWire cable. The mini version of FireWire might not send the "on screen" time and date out to the DVD or computer, so if you are capturing it to a computer for editing, that might do the trick.
I am assuming that it is on footage that you already have, so you probably had the framing of the shot set the way you wanted it - even with the date and time on screen. You could edit the video and change the aspect ration to a more wide of a wide screen by cutting off the top and bottom - thus cutting out the date and time, but this might not be desirable for the footage you shot.
I agree that it is likely an on screen option while you view it on your camcorder, and a scanning of the user manual might reveal how to play back the video without the date and time being on screen.
If you copied the video to another format, and the date and time are on the screen - they are there and cannot be removed, but as long as the original file is still in place, your options are wide open.
Even if your file is locked into a format with the date and time on the screen - Sony Vegas and Pinnacle have software (reasonably priced) taht can assist in helping you cut the time off the picture in an acceptable fashion.
Best wishes!
While I am not familiar specifically with this model of camcorder from personal use, I see that it is a digital hard drive camcorder.
In the digital formats, date, time and other data are actually part of the file that is created. Some aspects of the file can be called up and displayed on the screen for use as need be in the future - can be VERY helpful for editing, for example.
The documentation that I see says that the output is via a FireWire cable. The mini version of FireWire might not send the "on screen" time and date out to the DVD or computer, so if you are capturing it to a computer for editing, that might do the trick.
I am assuming that it is on footage that you already have, so you probably had the framing of the shot set the way you wanted it - even with the date and time on screen. You could edit the video and change the aspect ration to a more wide of a wide screen by cutting off the top and bottom - thus cutting out the date and time, but this might not be desirable for the footage you shot.
I agree that it is likely an on screen option while you view it on your camcorder, and a scanning of the user manual might reveal how to play back the video without the date and time being on screen.
If you copied the video to another format, and the date and time are on the screen - they are there and cannot be removed, but as long as the original file is still in place, your options are wide open.
Even if your file is locked into a format with the date and time on the screen - Sony Vegas and Pinnacle have software (reasonably priced) taht can assist in helping you cut the time off the picture in an acceptable fashion.
Best wishes!
What is the best brand for a video camcorder?
I would like to purchase a video camcorder to make high quality films. What are good brands, products, specific models, etc. Please list your pros/cons of you are aware of any. Thanks
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I have best experience with Canon and Sony. Other, but little less popular and refined, brands are JVC, Panasonic, and occasionally some others like Samsung, Toshiba, etc.
Canon pros: 1080p unlike many others who offer only 1080i. Similar ergonomics like Sony which leads the field. Great optics. Cinema mode with 24 fps.
Canon cons: Specific/nonstandard "top shoe" for external light or microphone. I'm not sure whether high speed filming and night vision are included in present series.
Sony pros: Very wide variety of extras like night vision, high speed filming, good ergonomics, and lots of other stuff depending on particular model. Special handbook with useful filming tips.
Sony cons: They probably still don't offer a 1080p camcorder. Specific/nonstandard "top shoe" for external light or microphone.
I switched to Canon (HF 11) due to Sony's lack of 1080p, which is essential for filming sports, and because of their stubborn sticking with their Memory Stick PRO instead of SD memory card. Otherwise I would surely continue using Sony (HDR-SR12). In the meanwhile Canon caught up and offers lots of new functions in latest series. On the other hand Sony also adopted SD cards. But by my opinion, 1080p is still essential.
Mentioned camcorders are in top mid class and now succeeded by newer models.
My experience: 15 years with Sony, 3 with Canon, and tryouts with JVC and Panasonic.
I have best experience with Canon and Sony. Other, but little less popular and refined, brands are JVC, Panasonic, and occasionally some others like Samsung, Toshiba, etc.
Canon pros: 1080p unlike many others who offer only 1080i. Similar ergonomics like Sony which leads the field. Great optics. Cinema mode with 24 fps.
Canon cons: Specific/nonstandard "top shoe" for external light or microphone. I'm not sure whether high speed filming and night vision are included in present series.
Sony pros: Very wide variety of extras like night vision, high speed filming, good ergonomics, and lots of other stuff depending on particular model. Special handbook with useful filming tips.
Sony cons: They probably still don't offer a 1080p camcorder. Specific/nonstandard "top shoe" for external light or microphone.
I switched to Canon (HF 11) due to Sony's lack of 1080p, which is essential for filming sports, and because of their stubborn sticking with their Memory Stick PRO instead of SD memory card. Otherwise I would surely continue using Sony (HDR-SR12). In the meanwhile Canon caught up and offers lots of new functions in latest series. On the other hand Sony also adopted SD cards. But by my opinion, 1080p is still essential.
Mentioned camcorders are in top mid class and now succeeded by newer models.
My experience: 15 years with Sony, 3 with Canon, and tryouts with JVC and Panasonic.
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