JVC videos aren't letting me upload video's on my mac?!?

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jenna

So I've worked really hard on this youtube skit. Took me awhile! So when I went to plug in the USB cable on my mac 2010, it said it couldn't recognize it or something like that. I really want to upload the videos fast! It was able to upload my pictures to iPhoto though. & I do not want to use any apps that will cost money. Type of Camcorder :
JVC HDD Everio Hybrid - GZ-MG-130U

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The JVC GZ-MG130 records MOD file type video files to the internal hard disc drive. When you connect the camcorder to the Mac with a USB cable, the default connection is from the memory card to the Mac - which is why iPhoto was able to get the stills.

You need to get the hard disc drive to mount to the Mac's desktop by putting the camcorder in video play mode and selecting the hard disc drive. This is in the camcorder's manual.

When the camcorder's hard disc drive mounts to the Mac's desktop, open int and locate the MOD files. The directory structure is also described in the camcorder's manual. Copy the MOD file to the Mac. You will need to convert - transcode - these files to a format your computer can deal with (likely MOV).

MPEG Streamclip from www.squared5.com or HandBrake from handbrake.fr are both really good - and open source. There are others. After the files are converted, then you can quit the transcoder application, launch iMovie and edit...

This is not a Mac-specific issue. Other operating systems have similar transcoding requirements for MOD (and TOD) video files.

I do not know what a "Mac 2010" is. There's MacMinis, iMacs, MacBooks, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacPro Tower running OSX... and all the older models, but no "Mac 2010" of which I am aware.

JVC Everio GZ-HM1 of Cannon hf s200?

IknowItouc

I like both but which do you think would be better quality for short films. Audio, Image Stabilization and Other Settings? Or it there any other good camcorders below 700?
I also really like the Panasonic hmk 700

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The JVC is a great camera, but being a year old in the camcorder world means ready for replacement.

The HFS200 is definitely history... that's why the big price cut.

I'd look at this much lighter and smaller camera in March
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=compare.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=749193&is=REG

maybe this...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749195-REG/Canon_5116B003_VIXIA_HF_M41_Flash.html

don't buy 2010 product

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I want to start making documentaries, what are the best cameras under $400, and which is best dvd or mini dvd?

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J.ann

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You mean Mini-DV, as in digital tape.

If you're looking for quality, the Mini-DV format offers better quality and easier editing than DVD, Hard Drive, or Flash Memory camcorders currently. At least potentially... this was originally a professional format.

Now, for under $400, you are not going to find the best Mini-DV camcorder (or any format), but you might find something decent.

Non-tape formats use MPEG compression, which is lower quality than DV. As a plus, they do offer fast transfers to your PC.

My main problem with DVD is recording time... you get about 20 minutes at top quality per DVD, versus up to two hours on a DV tape. I don't like HDD because the drives are relatively fragile, but also, if your drive fills up, you're out of luck -- you need to go unload to your PC (and you need some place to back up dozens of gigabytes worth of video). You can also keep extra tapes around, or buy them at Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, etc. HDD models are also more expensive than tape or DVD.

With that said, in 2007, DVD was the most popular consumer format, followed by DV, but HDD was a very close third.

As far as models go, the DV camcorders under $400 are generally pretty basic... most advanced users have moved on to high-def formats. I can recommend the Panasonic PV-GS320. This offers three CCDs, like professional DV models, rather than the single chip. The consumer Pannys aren't great in low light, but in sunlight they're among the best cheap standard-def models.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/477103-REG/Panasonic_PVGS320_PV_GS320_3_CCD_Mini.html

One lower cost camera I like is the Canon FS-11.. this is MPEG based, and it records on SD Flash cards (16GB internal memory), but it has a fair set of advanced features for a low-cost camcorder, such as microphone input (you will eventually want an external mic... sound is the weakest thing on cheap camcorders).
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/539222-REG/Canon_2685B001_FS_11_16GB_Hybrid_Flash.html

Another option, if you like the idea of an HDD camcorder, is the JVC GZ-MG330 or MG335. This does record on HDD (JVC is the leader in this kind of camcorder), but it can also record on SD cards... so you have some option if you fill up the HDD while shooting. This is a 30GB model... most HDD models are a bit more expensive.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/537783-REG/JVC_GZ_MG330BUS_GZ_MG330B_30GB_Hybrid_HDD_Micro.html

Another option is to buy a slighly older model being liquidated, or a used model. Both of those are a bit harder to do if you're not an expert on camcorders, though.

What's a good, inexpensive digital camera with a quick shutter speed?

silverspar

My old camera is broken, but since I didn't like it that much any way, I'm looking for a new camera.

My requirements:
1. Under $300
2. A Kodak, Cannon, or Nikon
3. Quick shutter speed. I hate when I'm taking a picture, and if i move ever so slightly, the image blurs.

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Sony makes or owns the right to make Cannon Products.

So for @ $200 you can get the Sony Cyber Shot 7.3 dsc-w120

The shutter speed is decent but the durability and ease of use with this camera is unmatched.
Go to your closest camera store and insist that they show you this camera, (because they will want to sell you something for more like $400-500 with faster shutter speed) But all shutter speed does for you is make you burn through your memory cards faster as you fill it up with hundreds of pictures.

On top of that, digital cameras are not intended for quick clicking applications. For that you should switch to a digital camcorder and turn on the still shot function, it will take thousands of pictures and save them easily. Then you can load them up on the computer and discard and keep them as you like them.
Digital cameras are for people with short attention spans who want to look at a picture for 3 seconds and move on to the next one.

Truthfully, I rarely go back to pictures I took a week ago let alone 6 months or a year ago. Unless someone asks, then I have to scroll through hundreds of pictures I never look at.
...oh well, I am rambling, hope you get something out of this...

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Whats the best brand of digital camcorder to buy?

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!Myself!

I was looking to buy one to record my kids on,but i dont know which brand to get....
if you have a camcorder what brand did u buy and what is the up-side or down-side of it!

Thanx for your answers in advance!

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I would consider Sony HDR-CX350V 32GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder
* 1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/7MP still image
* 32GB embedded Flash memory
* 1/4" 3.5MP back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
* Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
* Wide Angle G-Lens (27.4mm) with 12x Optical zoom

Does anyone know what the best brand/model for a camcorder is?

carcrash19

I am trying to figure out which kind of camcorder and brand. What is the best brand, what has the longest lasting battery?
Thanks.

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Quality-wise I prefer Sony brand. Even though other brands are good too. I owned a Sony digital-8 camera four years ago, until now still working in the good condition. But another famous brand, a miniDV camera, the tape mechanism always problem. Sony has the longest lasting battery.

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Anyone no of a great professional camcorder?

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ponechaisi

I am starting video production and am wondering what equiptment is the best to buy, at an affordable price. I guess I am wanting a professional camcorder at a budgeter's price.

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Great question. Here are my top picks for the best professional camcorder. I have taken price into consideration. If you want HD:

1) Red Scarlet (coming soon, 2009) $3,000
2) Sony PMW-EX1 $6,000
3) JVC GY-HD200U $5,500
4) Panasonic AG-HVX200 $5,000
5) Canon XH-A1 $3,300

RED SCARLET: Many are skeptical about the Red Scarlet as it is a relatively unknown brand, but I believe it is the best professional camcorder under $10,000. No contest. With a traditional camcorder, like that made by Sony, Canon, etc, you'll be lucky if you get one that records in true HD. That is, most camcorders do NOT record in true 1920 x 1080 resolution, apart from the Sony PWM-EX1, as listed above. The Red Scarlet however, records footage in 3K, that is about 150% of the resolution of 1920 x 1080 HD. All that for $3,000. I don't know how well the Scarlet will perform when it is released in 2009 as far as color reproduction, cinematic look, audio capabilities, and manual controls, but I do know that it gives you better resolution than any camera I know of under $20,000. Therefore, the Red Scarlet is definately worth looking into. 3K footage for under $3K is a total steal!
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SONY PMW-EX1: It is a relatively new camcorder that records to tapeless media the SxS cards. The EX1 has better resolution that its Canon, Panasonic and JVC competitors, as the XDCAM cards do NOT compress nearly as much as HDV. Another huge advantage is that it has 3 CMOS chips that are 1/2" each, as opposed to 1/3" or smaller chips found on every other camera under $10,000. The larger image sensor gives your picture a much narrower depth of field, which is great for budding filmmakers, wanting that look of celluloid film. The only setback is that the EX1's media format, the SxS XDCAM media cards only record about 25 minutes of high quality footage on the supplied card, and purchasing additional cards is very expensive.
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JVC HD200U
The HD200U is no Sony, Panasonic, or Canon, but it is an excellent camera nonetheless. Some pro reviews have said that the earlier model, the HD110U was the second best camera as far as picture quality in the prosumer level, next to the Canon XL-H1, which is $8,000. I really like the HD110 and HD200 as it is the only prosumer HD camera, apart from the XL-H1 with interchangeable lenses, rather than a built in lens. The only problem is that the HD200U does not record HD in 1080p or 1080i, but instead, it only has a lower-resolution 720p mode. To me, this isn't all that bad, as I prefer 720p at 60fps over 1080p at 30fps; it blurs much less, but you'll have to make the decision. Numerous independant films have been shot on the JVC HD110 and HD200, so its an excellent camera!

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Panasonic HVX200: The HVX200 is a great inexpensive choice for the indie filmmaker. It has excellent picture quality and an excellent 24p mode. Another huge upside is that it records to both HDV OR P2 cards, so its really convenient. However, it does not have quite as good picture quality as the Sony EX1, nor does it have interchangeable lenses like the JVC HD200. It's an excellent, well-rounded HD camera nonetheless. I found it works excellent with the Redrock M2 35mm adapters though.
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Canon XH-A1: The XH-A1 is rated as one of the best cameras out there for its combination of quality and value for your money. I agree. It's a nice, well rounded camera; relatively easy to use (compared to the others at least) and is packed with loads of features, making it an excellent value. My only problem is that it does not have a 720p mode. It also lacks a real 24p mode, and instead has what Canon calls a 24f mode. According to Canon, the 2 are identical, but I really don't know.

For standard definition, which is still a great option, as HD is still new and expensive:
1) Panasonic AG-DVX100B $2,500
2) Canon XL2 $3,000
3) Sony DSR-PD170 $2,500

I really can't decide whether I like the DVX100B or the XL2 better. I'm leaning towads the DVX100B as a better overall camera (and its very user friendly), but then again, the XL2 has interchangeable lenses. Both can record in 24p, which is a great option. The PD170 is a total low-light wonder, is easy to use, but does not have a 24p mode.

If this is still not what you had in mind for a budget, here are some decent consumer HD cameras:
1) Sony HDR-HC3 and HDR-HC9
2) Canon HV20 and HV30

both are HDV. I highly recommend it. I can't stand mini DVD or flash media. HDV is also considerably better than Hard Disk camera; they don't compress your footage quite as much.


Hope that helps, and I apologize if that's still not what you had in mind. Well good luck, and have fun!!!

How to get pro camcorder for cheap?

Zachary

Hello,
I am a 13 year old video enthusiast who dreams of one day becoming a director and want to try and buy a pro camcorder XH A1S for example. Problem is I don't have $4,000...is there a time of the year or a place to buy it cheaper. Thank you :)

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The best way to get a great camcorder, cheap, is to look back a generation of cameras.

Yea, the XH is a great camera. You might be able to find a good one used for between $1000 and $2500. Myself, if I went this route I'd go the lower end, and then send it to Canon for a thorough cleaning and tune-up. Also, plan on nearly $100 for batteries and make sure you have the computer and software to deal with high quality video bitrates.

If this is still too high, consider standard def DV cameras like the GL or XL series. Both were top of the line for video quality and STILL GET A BETTER DATA RATE than any consumer HD camcorder. In fact, unless you have the ability to author Blu-ray disks, the XL and GLs will vastly surpass what you need to create a DVD.

GL and XLs are well under $1000 now. Many people got these for a single trip or event such as a wedding. As with the XH A1S, it would not be a bad idea to immediately send a camera off to Canon for cleaning and tuning. Even if nothing is wrong, simply using a different brand of MiniDv tapes than the previous owner can cause tape transport issues.

And keep in mind all these firewire cameras can fully avoid tapes with an external hard drive, or flash drive video recorder.

Fact of the matter, bluntly, is that if you can not create a good video with a GL, a better (newer) camera is not going to help.

Find a $500-$750 GL-2 and go nuts! Be smug in the fact you have a $2600 camera that remains a solid workhorse.

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What is the best DVD camcorder for recording school sports events ?

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Jay

My sons both play basketball and I want to record their games. Am looking to buy a new DVD camcorder, and I would appreciate any input.

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Leave DVD cameras alone they are, of all camcorder available today the lowest quality. there are loads of problems, with disks not finalising, or reading.

You are better off getting a flash drive camera, light simple and not effect by vibration, or knocks.

you do not give a budget so its hard to help much more, decide on the amount of money you want to spend, then look at any of the large camera makers Sony, Canon, JVC, there will be something there to fit your budget.

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What camcorder would be best for shooting sports and streaming live on the internet?

pretzeladd

It would be used for capturing gymnastics. I would prefer not to get a camcorder that records to tape/disk (hard drive or memory card is okay). Any suggestions?

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To get good video quality I would suggest get HD camcorder and if you want HDD Canon VIXIA HG20 is a good choice
- 24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition
video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
- Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
- Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
- Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
It is easy to use and provide great video quality
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DTTCQA?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DTTCQA

or if you want more capacity Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DTXK8G?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DTXK8G

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What lens brand does a JVC camcorder sports?

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Shahram J

We know that panasonic uses Leica or panasonic lens, and Sony uses Carl Zeiss lens. What about a JVC camcorder?

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Most of these companies don't make lenses in their consumer divisions so they buy them from a company or commission them. It's hard to say if they get them from a company like Tokina in Japan or from a Chinese company.

Leica, Schnieder and Zeiss generally make their lenses at Japanese plants although Schnieder may now have a Chinese plant.

Even Canon, who makes lenses, probably don't make them for the consumer cameras.

Today it's all computer designed and outscourced to a company or purchased as mass produced items.

Sometimes they even use plastic lenses because that's all they can find in the right shape from a company.

YOu don't get good lenses until you get into interchangable lenses in the professional lines.

The diaphragms are generally a double bladed vein that works with a magnet.

Optical experts judge a lens by its star pattern and you won't get much of a star with camcorder lenses.

You want to see this in action, there's a shot in the movie Serenity looking right at a light and there's a 16 to 24 star pattern comming just from the diaphragm of the lens.

More than likely either a Panavision lens made by Cooke or a Taylor-Hobson-Cooke which are considered to be among the best lenses made.

The more points the star pattern has the better the lens is considered to be...

What is a good camcorder for recording sports like running/hurdling with little or no blur? Frames per second?

mike

I am a college track athlete who sprints and runs hurdles I really want 2 improve on my form and break down my races this year. Though I know a lot about hurdles I have no clue what 2 look for when it comes 2 camcorders. Help me please. Any suggestion is much appreciated.

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High frame rate cameras or pro-grade cameras with "overcranking" capabilities are expensive - but it is possible to do.

A more cost-effective method is pretty much using any camcorder with the capability of increasing the shutter speed a lot - then using the video editor in your computer for slow-motion playback or frame-by frame playback in the computer or on the camera.

How are you expecting to position the camera, start recording and stop recording? I hope you have a "helper" do that for you.

I've recorded football games and basketball games using a shutter speed of 1/1000 second and there is very little/no blur when reviewing frame-by-frame. When the shutter speed is faster than this, the video image will darken because the shutter is not open long enough for the light to come in through the lens and get collected by the imaging chip(s).

Stay away from high compression video formats - like AVCHD. The video recorded by these hard drive, flash memory or DVD based camcorders is not so good because of the way they interpolate the information between frames. DV/HDV onto miniDV tape is most common in consumer camcorders (for standard definition, Sony DCR-HC62, Panasonic PV-GS320 - among others; Canon ZR960... for high definition, that starts at the Canon HV40). DV/HDV format - whether to miniDV tape, flash memory (Panasonic AG-HVX200 redords to DVCPRO HD; Sony HVR-Z7U) or hard disc drive (any miniDV tape based camcorder compatible with a Focus Enhancements FireStore drive) should be fine.

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What camcorder under £300 should i get for filming a short film?

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Chuck Test

I'm looking for a camcorder under £300 ($500), i will be using it for filming short films. i am looking for it to have a nice focus with a good depth of field.

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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 features should I look for when buying a camcorder?

P.T.I.

I have the option to get a camcorder for $150, 500 dollar discount from a sweepstake, and I was wondering if it were a good deal. I don't know anything about camcorders.

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Here's a helpful camcorder buying guide:
http://www.easycamcorders.com/content/Beginners-Guide.htm

Be sure to research the camcorder model that the sweepstakes is trying to sell to you to ensure that you're getting a good value. A lot of times, some sweepstakes or promotions list a much higher price for an inferior product to make it look more attractive.

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How many megapixels do i need on a digital video camera for a DVD movie without flaws showing through?

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Some1

Please help me fast! I'm shopping for one!

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Uhm... I didn't see anything about resolution or megapixels on the Digital Camcorders I looked at, so probably any MiniDV camecorder will be just fine. You'll get what you pay for so stick to name brands and don't go too cheap... last years models of top brands are often a good place to go. You can find articles and reviews on them plus they are on close out so you can save some cash. Of course if you are intent on converting to DVD you might consider one of the models that writes directly to that format, but I don't know as much about them and they don't appear to be as popular. It may not be formatted for your every day DVD player either by default.

Now, if you meant digital camera with movie recording capabilities, well, good luck my friend. As far as I know the highest resolution any such camera records video in is 640 x 480 @ 30 fps. progressive. This is close to achieving modern DVD standards, but HD-DVD, Blue-Ray, and 1080p/i are on the way which will dramatically increase the amount of information necessary to produce such a large image. My suggestion would be not to ignore this requirement of yours but to focus more on features as it's unlikely you'll be making a collection of dozens of DVD movies anyway.

My personal favorite in the camera that doubles as a camcorder is the Canon Digital Elph series. I just broke mine and may replace it with a SD600 or SD630. The SD700IS (I believe that is the right model) is kind of cool as it will auto-crop your images to widescreen 16 x 9, but really it's just a macro that is costing you resolution, so no big deal.

To conclude on this category, video on the camera has nothing to do with the number of megapixels. A 1 MP camera could probably do 640 x 480 @ 30 fps just fine. The resolution really only kicks in on the pictures. The memory and speed required to record larger resolutions in the megapixel range would be extraordinary. Effectively your camera would be taking 30 Megapixel photos per second which is impossible as they have trouble taking them within a second of each other without over-running the buffer.

Anyway, read the reference source which should provide you most of the information you need. Wikipedia is awesome... shop at newegg and local shops.

Before I go, another nice thing about the canons that doesn't appeal to everybody is that they will take 320 resolution clips at 60 fps for capturing sports action. This is excelent for analyzing things like golf swings and the like, plus it's very affordable as such a tool. I personally use it to analyze foosball shots that are practically unseeable by the naked eye.

Good luck!

I am looking for a camera I can take to the golf driving range record my swing and download it to my computer?

Vic

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Nearly any camcorder will do - you do not need "special" high speed camcorder (but you can investigate them - and buy one if it makes you feel any better).

What is your budget?

For best results, you need good lighting and the ability to manually increase the camcorder's shutter speed to 1/1000 second or more. On regular consumer-grade camcorders with a 30mm diameter lens and 1/6" imaging chip, the 1/1000 second shutter speed will make the image darker. Whether it is too dark for you is unknown. So... using a camcorder with a lens diameter of larger than 37mm is strongly suggested... They generally come with a larger imaging chip, so you should be OK there... THEN...

The video needs to be not very compressed. The least amount of compression comes with using miniDV tape based camcorders. The Canon HV40 is about as low as I would suggest (but you can probably get away with s Canon ZR960, Panasonic PV-GS320 or Sony DCR-HC62 - all are standard definition only, mini DV tape based camcorders). Flash memory and hard disc drive camcorders compress their video a lot more than miniDV tape... and DVD camcorders compress the most and must be avoided.

Assuming you want to import that video to your computer for analysis, all miniDV tape based camcorders mean your computer needs a firewire port because the only way you will get the video from the HV40 to the computer is by connecting a firewire cable to the camcorder's DV port and the computer's firewire port. USB won't work (it cannot handle the streaming requirements of either standard definition DV or high definition HDV).

If your computer does not have a firewire port and you are unwilling or unable to add one, then look into flash memory (Canon FS series or HF series are suggested). The video is copied (not imported) over USB and may need to be converted. Because of the compression, expect to see lots of "artifacts" because of the fast motion - even with the fast shutter speed. I tend to stay away from consumer-grade internal hard drive camcorders. They use the same file types the flash memory cams do, but they have too many know issues with vibration, altitude and data recovery - these might not be important to you for the golf stuff, but if you decide to use the camcorder for other things, you might as well prepare for them ahead of time.

You probably don't need to record in HDV, but that is up to you.

If you think you need a "high speed" video recording device, the good ones will be just a camera head that connects to a computer... Vision Research and Photron make some affordable units. If you rely on something like the Casio Exilim EX-F1, you will be constantly checking the memory to see if there is enough space left on the memory card, and the compression rate is REALLY a lot, so full screen, good, resolution is very challenging.

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I bought something on ebay from USA, when it will be in Slovakia ?

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Yoshti

I bought camcorder on ebay. It was sent 2th of January 2013 through USPS International Letter...
4th of January 2013 Depart USPS Sort Facility in Los Angeles... So when it will be in Slovakia (at my home) ?
Thanks ^^

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tiež som zo Slovenska :).. malo by to prísÅ¥ do 10 dní..ak nie, tak sa musíš obrátiÅ¥ na dotyÄného od koho si to kúpil :P
radil by som poÄkaÅ¥ do 15.1. a potom sa ozvaÅ¥, ak by nepriÅ¡lo ;)

How to Transfer to Computer?

Dakota Rob

Okay, so I'm really new to recording, and I bought a condenser microphone, a phantom power supply, the cord, nice headphones and a music recording program called MAGIX Music Maker 2013, and I was wondering on how do I plug my microphone into my computer? None of the plugs in my computer match that of the three-pin cable that is meant for the microphone. I'm just so confused and any advice on what I should get, what you have that works for you, etc, would be great.

Thanks in advance, Dakota Day Roberts

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You need an adapter, probably like the one "MONO Balanced XLR mic to Stereo Camcorder mic in (1/8 inch mini-phone)" in the source. The 3 pin XLR mic connecter and microphone is usually wired as balanced, while the computer 1/8" jack is unbalanced type input, so you need an adapter. Easier to just buy one, source 2.

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How do you transfer video from a handycam camcorder?

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edmezamex

How do you import video directly to your computer from a Sony Handycam Camcorder using a USB cable?

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You have a mini dv (cassette) camcorderâ¦.
Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.

If you have a mini dvd camcorderâ¦.
You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (I downloaded http://www.handbrake.fr/ file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.


If it's a minidv camcorder, you need a firewire connection.
If it's a minidvd camcorder you have to convert the files using a file converting program like http://www.handbrake.fr/ (free download).
If it's a hard disc, then download using the USB cord.
If it's a flash drive, you can either use a card reader or USB and copy and paste the photo's from the card to the file of your choice.

How can I get the best quality video out of my mini DV camcorder?

The confus

Can't afford HD and i know I can't get anything close out of my Sony Mini DV camcorder, but what can I do to get the best possible quality out of what i have? (formats, different tapes etc.)

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if you haven't already, you should start shooting in the 16:9 aspect. miniDV is digital, so the tape really does not affect performance. Use the SP tape speed setting and stick with one of the 3 top brands of tape, Sony, Panasonic or JVC.

learn how to use light to advantage. try using reflectors outdoors and get a lighting kit for indoors. you might want to study using filters, if you get a Cokin A set, that can be used on almost any upscale consumer camera.

HD right now is way too expensive for casual consumer use considering editing and archival issues. The best HD is still HDV so skills you learn on miniDV will transfer when you do upgrade.

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Any filmmakers opinions on which is more important to upgrade first the camera or the editing equipment?

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guitargeek

I'm an amateur filmmaker, and I have a decent HD camcorder, a Canon Vixia HF10. I also have decent editing software on a fairly powerful laptop. I'm starting to work on more projects and i'm looking to upgrade some stuff so I was just looking for opinions on what should come first a better camera with more controls? or better editing software/hardware? Please let me know what you think.

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Well first a lesson in terms. You are not a "film maker" you are a video maker. Film makers live in Hollywood and don't use video cameras they use film cameras.

I spent a career dong television news / sports photography. Everything in the chain is important but I always found that the quality of the camera and its lenses are the first step to a quality product. If the camera isn't producing no amount of editing will help it. If the camera is producing any editor will do because of the initial quality of product. Don't mis understand my use of the word "any" because quality here too is very important to maintain that quality as the video goes through.

This is along the line of what I'd consider a "professional" that will yield the kind of results you're looking for.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/684198-REG/Canon_4454B001.html

You'll want to add comparable editing gear. A lap top may do the trick but it's limited. You're going to want a much bigger computer to edit with.

Are videos on the Canon SX10 as good as the one on the Canon FS100 video camera?

jhoo828

I need a nice (not HD) video camera. I decided that an SD-based Canon FS100 would at least be close to the image quality on my old Sony TRV250 Hi-8 camcorder. Rather than pay for the FS100 alone, would the video quality on a new Canon SX10IS be about the same as well as giving me a nice still cam?

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You can't quite get both in a single model, yet.

By spec, the Canon's movie mode is decent enough... it's recording at 640x480, which is a "square pixel" version of the standard 720x480 that pretty much all NTSC SD camcorders use... slighly lower pixel count, but it's not a huge issue. Canon still recording tends to be in same ballpark as lower cost video camera video... I have not used this particular model, but in general, I can state this. 30fps will be a bit more "movie like" than the 60i (interlaced) you would get with regular video. If you're making DVDs, you might notice this, particularly with sports and other fast moving things. If your goal is computer video, the non-interlaced video from the SX100 might actually be preferable (I don't know if the FS100 has a progressive mode... most of Canon's HD models do today).

So look at compression.. the SX10 can record 1 hr. 30 min on an 8GB flash card, while the FS100 at top quality can record 1hr. 50min.. That sounds like the SX10 is actually using less compression, but we have to check the format. The FS100 records in MPEG-2, as used on all DVDs. At that bitrate, the FS100 is slightly better than DVD quality.

Checking into the SX10, I find that, like most digital still cameras, the SX10 uses Motion-JPEG for video, which is very similar to the DV format. To DV and MJPEG are simpler compression schemes than MPEG-2, so you need more bits per second to get the same quality. DV camcorders use 25Mb/s, while the SX10 is recording around 11Mb/s here. So I would expect this video to be relatively low quality, compared to DVD or the FS100, at least in terms of digital noise (artifacts and other ugly bits due to compression). It might still look fine, but it's probably more like one of the FS100 "long play" modes rather than top quality.

Next is sound.. most digital still cameras have pretty evil microphones, in mono, and no way to add an external one. The SX10 is a bit better than this.. you can't add a mic, but at least it's recording in stereo. Also, the mics are apparently just above the lens housing, and thus less probe to being blocked by your hands (a real problem with many still cameras used for video).

Then there's "features while recording". Traditionally, most digital still cameras with video recording were not good camcorders, even given their limitations, because some features didn't work during recording. The first one I had with this mode, a Canon from the 90s, didn't even keep the viewscreen active. It's more common for autofocus, autoexposure, and/or zoom to not function while doing video. Some do it.. I have a Panasonic TZ5 which does keep everything active during video, and functions as a somewhat reasonable camcorder (with bad sound and too-high compression, but I have used it as a third video camera on shoots from time to time). So I looked it up, and while it's not easy to find, one review (included below) did find that auto-focus/exposure remain active during video, and you can zoom. In general, this camera is better designed for video than most.. for example, there's a separate video button which can be used in any photo mode -- most DSCs make you switch to a different "movie mode", which is a bit annoying (my Panny is like this).

So yeah, I would bet that the SX10 would deliver video comparable to the TRV250, if not quite on par with the FS100. And naturally, the stills will be dramatically better than using the FS100 as a still camera. You are limited to 4GB file sizes, which means you get about 40 minutes at top quality before you have to stop shooting, but you can start again right away if you have an 8GB memory card (my Panasonic is the same way... it's because they use the FAT32 file system on the SD card, which is limited to 4GB maximum). With some limitations, it's going to be decent for casual video use, much better at least than most digital still cameras.

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What is the Best camera & camcorder to get for taking pictures in the dark and records music?

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I'm going to a concert, I want to take some pictures
I need a camera that is:
-lightweight
-takes sharp pictures of people in the dark
-a camcorder that takes pictures and records sound
under $500.00 preferable!
Can you help me out?

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my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions

can someone help me find a digital camera thats under 500 dollars?

hey

Im going to be shooting an independent movie and Im looking for a good camera thats under 500, please if someone can help me out with this. thank you.

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If you're shooting a movie, you may want to repost this question under 'camcorders' so you'll target a more knowledgable audience.

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