do they sell camcorders or cameras that record video on a keychain? if so where? NOT ONLINE, in store only!?

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Yes. WallMart, Kmart, Sears or target.

Ever been in a long time in Japan? Japanese culture?

Reinando

So, I'm going to Japan this January. I'm curious with the Japanese cultures. Anyone ever been there for a long time? What should and shouldn't do when I'm in a japanese family? Btw, I'm going for a homestay. Thank you

Answer
Learn a lot about life there first; for many basics try

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e622.html
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Manners.html

Bring a good digital camera, or even better, camcorder, since you can take a lot of photos and video that in the future you will treasure dearly.
Before you leave, you should prepare some gifts for your host family.
Generally you want to bring something that represents where you are from. Maybe bring a small gift for each member of the family, and one gift for the family as a whole. Nothing extremely expensive is necessary. They will also return the favor and if you give very expensive gifts it puts the pinch on them to give something of equal or slightly higher value.
Some small picture books or calendars, posters, ashtrays, chocolates, fragrant bath salts, t-shirts, liquor, sauces or salad dressings like Ranch, pure maple or berry syrups, colognes, jams, baseball caps, coasters, nice soap or shampoos, lotions, cosmetics, nuts, flavored coffees, keychains, postcards, etc. would be great.
I often bring some tea from a local supermarket - it is cheap, light, and there are now several varieties of green tea that Japanese have never tried, such as with mandarin orange, jasmine, earl grey, fruits, raspberry, lemon, ginseng or mint.
Somewhat less elegant but something quite practical I often bring for friends in Japan is a large bottle of aspirin, which costs several times (I am not exaggerating) what it
does in the US/Canada.
Be aware though that in Japan 4 and 9 are "unlucky" numbers, and especially older Japanese tend to be superstitious, -- avoid giving any sets of 4 or 9.
Of course, where possible, avoiding very fragile and very heavy objects is desirable.
It is very likely that your family will treat you very well if not lavishly, especially when you first arrive,
such as taking you to some expensive restaurants, so make sure to bring something more formal to wear.
Enjoy your homestay.

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What is a good camcorder for documentary filmmaking?

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Julian T

I want to make some documentary films and would like a nice prosumer camcorder for around $1000-$1500. Something like this maybe. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.expressnightout.com/content/photos/20100913-jenks-450.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2010/09/world-jenks-mtv-maino.php&usg=__DNMQ4t0pirK6OjPZ0iiMWpaKk9s=&h=244&w=450&sz=50&hl=en&start=0&sig2=NIWhBtwhOUKCvMl6g23SEA&zoom=0&tbnid=jxCT2w_oC8oZ-M:&tbnh=69&tbnw=127&ei=f-qTTP6wKYL-8Aau-6CNDA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dworld%2Bof%2Bjenks%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D945%26bih%3D573%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=473&oei=f-qTTP6wKYL-8Aau-6CNDA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=75&ty=52

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you can consider buying Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBDWNS?ie=UTF8&tag=ya-ans-camera-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000IBDWNS

Panasonic Professional AG-HMC40 AVCHD Camcorder with 10.6MP Still and 12x Optical Zoom
# HD formats - 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 1080/24p (Native); 720/60p, 720/30p, 720/24p (Native)
# Three newly designed 1/4.1 Progressive 3MOS Imagers for full HD resolution
# 12x Leica Dicomar lens (13 elements in 10 groups), 43mm filter , zoom range of 40.8 - 490mm (35mm equivalent)
# Extremely slow, smooth zoom for the precise control needed for dramatic sequences
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what's the best touch screen phone to buy in the philippines if i have only 12 thousand pesos?

sicarii

I'm trying to find a good touch phone with a decent sized screen but so far I'm undecided. There are so many options but my major criteria is that it should have a good performance and should support any type of image file because I'm planning to read Japanese manga in it.

Answer
Nokia C6 Unlocked GSM Phone with Easy E-mail Setup, Side-Sliding Touchscreen, QWERTY, 5 MP Camera, and Free Ovi Maps Navigation

* Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US/International 3G compatibility via 850/900/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
* 3G-enabled messaging phone with 3.2-inch touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and quick access to messaging, e-mail, and social networks
* 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 16 GB; GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation voice-guided directions
* Up to 5 hours of 3G talk time, up to 384 hours (16 days) of standby time; released in July, 2010
* What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, compact travel charger, 2 GB microSD memory card stereo headset, connectivity cable

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VNKLES/ref=s9_hps_bw_t4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-7&pf_rd_r=0DCSSHHRR0HH3YNB54VQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1270492622&pf_rd_i=301185&tag=bilo-20

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How do professional cameramen film in low light so well?

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Teh Tarik

I've just bought a Kogan video camera (new Australian brand, not well known) that from my limited experience of camcorders is somewhere in the middle of the video camera spectrum (definitely not lousy, but nothing special either) and I"ve tried several times filming in a dark room with Night mode with very poor results. I can't actually tell the difference between normal and Night mode.

Do you have experience with video cameras that film well in low light? I made a bit of money recently and considering doing a trade-in somewhere.

Answer
Hi Steph:

Let's boil down this whole discussion into two things:
1) Your AU$399 (~USD$425) Kogan camcorder (which tells us your original budget range). That's no where near the "middle" of the $50 - $100,000 USD video camera spectrum.
2) The phrase "how do professional cameramen film... so well?"

It all boils down to spending good money for good equipment. The professional camera crews use equipment that costs thousands more than what you have now, plus --if you are not talking just InfraRed shooting in total or near-total darkness-- their cameras have multiple gain-boost settings for low light.

If you are trying to compare home camcorder footage of any kind with professional broadcast TV shows, just stop it. Their gear is way more advanced, plus (as others have mentioned) they also have post-production signal processors to help boost image parameters and quality.

The pro's also have access to "image intensifiers" they mount between their lens and camcorder (or on the front lens in cheaper cameras), like the AstroScope, which for around $6,000 USD will work for even a consumer camcorder or SLR. These can create an image using only starlight from the sky.

Your Kogan brand is not highly rated in picture quality to start with (see CNet Australia's review: http://www.cnet.com.au/kogan-full-hd-1080p-video-camcorder-camera-339293191.htm ). If you happen to have a more-expensive Kogan model, I apologize, but not much. A not-well-known brand that's in Australian K-Marts says a lot in itself. If you do trade-up, go for a name brand that's done this for awhile & has a track record for image quality as well as construction quality.

If you really have an interest in "Ghost Hunters" style IR shooting and not just poorly-lit parties, get a good used Sony Handycam that has true Sony "NightShot" features (the older consumer NightShot models could also "see" through certain garments, so Sony crippled newer Handycams' IR features).

The professional IR camera crews also use "bright" (but invisible to the eye) InfraRed spotlights mounted on the camera tops.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

What type of video camera would be the best?

Sonja H

My friend and I will be shooting a sort of documentary for our dissertation. We will be in different countries all over Europe and Asia, shooting in womans shelters, and interviewing officials. We may be in some low light situations. This documentary will be put on DVD and on the internet, and the documentary needs to be good quality. We are planning on buying a professional video camera. Any ideas? Thanks!

Answer
hello there,
i have some camcorders witch meet your expectations, but we actually need you
Budget
What type as in Consumer, Pro-consumer, Professional
HD (1920X1080 / 1440X1080)
SD

but you actually gave out some good ideas for a good camcorder out in the field


ok here's my top 3 Pro-consumer camcorders

1:- JVC GZ-HM400 HDD+SD SLOT
2:- Panasonic TM-300 HDD+SD SLOT
3:- Canon HS S-11 HDD+SD SLOT
4:- Canon Vixia HV40 HDV(mini dv tapes)+SD SLOT
5:- Sony HDR-HC9 HDV+SD SLOT ( IR emitter AKA NIGHT VISION SHOTS like in the military )

the review links>>
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/JVC-Everio-GZ-HM400-Camcorder-Review-37168.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-HDC-TM300-Camcorder-Review-37105.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Vixia-HF-S11-Camcorder-Review-37150.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-HV30-Camcorder-Review-34401.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HDR-HC9-Camcorder-Review-34562.htm

And heres my "PERFERD" professional Camcorders

1:- Canon XH A1 HDV
2:- Canon GL- 2 HDV
3:- Canon XL - 2 HDV
4:- JVC GY-HM100U
5:- Panasonic AG-DVX100B

LINKS
http://www.reviewed.com/product/Canon/XL2/external.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/canon_gl2_camcorder_review.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/JVC-GY-HM100-First-Impressions-Camcorder-Review-36458.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-XH-A1-Camcorder-Review.htm
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/panasonic_agdvx100_camcorder_review.htm


Well there you go =D i hoped this helped

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What's a great beginner-friendly, yet professional, camcorder?

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xLykeOMGit

I have no knowledge of camcorders or directing, but I've recently taken a big interest in recording my own music videos/short films. I'm willing to pay good money, but I just want to make sure that I'm buying a camcorder that'll last me years. I'm looking for a camcorder that'll record in HD, I know that's a standard thing nowadays, but I want the picture to come out great. I'm not sure if it's editing that makes the quality of the recording look amazing, but that's what I'm hoping it'll look like when somethings recording. almost movie like.

Does anyone have any recommendations on which camcorder is best?
Thank you Dennis.
I have taken some of those things into consideration, mainly looking into the proper computer (Mac) to hold such storage and having capable speed, etc.

My price range is 1000-3000.
My not looking to make it big or make a career out of it It's more of a hobbie.

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Hi Christopher:

Usually "professional camcorder" and "beginner-friendly" don't go together in the same sentence or camcorder model.

And without you stating a specific dollar amount or price range, we don't know if you can even afford what's known as a "prosumer" (consumer model with many "pro" features) camcorder. These are typically $1000-$3000 USD. Professional models start there and go way-past the $50,000 mark.

Music videos (and watchable "films") require good audio tracks. External mike inputs (also needed for music & vocals mixer inputs) are another key "pro-level" feature beginners forget about.

And yes, the editing (and choice of file format, codecs, and workflow) can make a big difference in the final "look" of a video. And your computer (brand & model, and the Windows or Mac O/S version) makes a big difference in the quality of HD video edits, and even whether you can edit HD at all. (Good quality HD takes a lot of computer "horsepower" and fast storage to edit properly.)

Figure out your budget, and post an "Additional Details" update to your Question, and I or another Yahooligan can make specific model recommendations in your price range.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

How do i connect a cannon Zr500 mini dv camcorder to my computer without having a dv port?

vong54

I Dont have anything but a usb port on my computer and i have a dell dimension 3000 desktop computer if there is a way to connect please list the things that can help me connect it

Answer
get a IE1394 (firewire) pc card off ebay for $1-2. Then get a transfer cable with a 6 pin connector for your pc on one end and a 4 pin connector on the other for your camcorder. (again $1-2 plus shipping). If you really need it soon, head over to your nearest electronics store, but its going to cost about $40 compared to $10. Putting in a firewire card is the easiest way to get your digital footage onto your computer without any quality loss (i.e. through analog inputs). You can then use Windows Movie Maker 2 to edit the footage. (Free download if you dont already have it)

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Are there any camcorders that record 720p?

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Andrew

If so, what are the top camcorders?
Standard definition camcorders are not 720p. They are 480i. Experienced users please.

Answer
Most of the standard definition camcorders are 720p. If you need more, you need to buy a HD cam

What's the name of those monitors on top of the camcorders?

John

I own a HDV cam (Canon XHA1s) but since the LCD monitor is too small I am considering to buy a monitor that goes on top of this camcorder.
What's the name of those monitors (the appropriate word or terminology) and what brands are there to be known as the best?

Thanks for your help.

Answer
It is hard to find a search word for what you want. I used "7" LCD monitor" and then found many on B&H Photo's website. Brands such as Glidecam, Ikan, Delvcam, etc.

Ikan is one of the more popular ones and they offer many sizes and resolutions, etc. BTW, you can always use a portable DVD player if you're on a tight budget.

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What is the best budget camcorder to live stream high school athletic events?

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Adistrohm

I need a high quality camcorder no more than $300. We will be using it to stream high school sports live, which brings me to my supplement question. Supposedly, I know someone who knows how to set up this live streaming. But how would this be set up exactly? You would obviously need an internet connection (wifi or ethernet), but I'm not sure we have access to this.... Is it possible to use satellite streaming? Or is that impossible without internet and would it be very expensive? Thanks!

Answer
If "know someone who knows how to set up this live streaming" then start with them on which camcorders to investigate.

"Satellite streaming" means there is a satellite uplink (including a big dish and transmitters and such) and someone's paid for transponder space and time. It also presumes a "satellite downlinks" and access to processing the feed. I won't assume anything, but I don't *think* this will be available to you.

At $300 you are basically at the entry level for consumer grade camcorders. While these are typically well made electronics, I cannot characterize them as being "high quality" relative to video broadcast standards. Since there are no consumer camcorders that can digitally stream the video over USB until you hit the $800 range (like a Canon HV40, or any others using miniDV tape media storage will work because they use firewire), the best you can do is stream analog video.

So, given your budget - which is likely not enough - we have:

Any camcorder with AV-out. This is pretty much any camcorder - but you need to be sure the AV-out can be used to monitor what the camera can see - again, pretty much any camcorder. This plugs into an "Analog/Digital converter". The A/D converter plugs into the computer. Then the "someone who knows how to set up this live streaming" can finish up... including the connection to the Local Area Network that connects to the internet...

Use a tripod or other steadying device. Consider using a camera that uses a wired remote. The control is mounted to the tripod handle and controls zoom and other things. Use the AC adapter and be sure the camcorder's "auto sleep" is disabled. You are using a camcorder in a manner for which it was not designed.

Some Sony and Canon camcorders have a combo AV/remote port. You can do one or the other - not both at the same time. Some camcorders use a LANC. This will work great. As far as I know, the least expensive with a separate LANC is the Canon HV40... then comes the Sony HDR-FX7 (I think). These are both more than you want to spend.

What is the best camcorder/camera that has the best zoom for video?

knowitall

I want to know what the best camera is that has the most zoom mostly for videos. I went to best buy to look for one and i found a Sony DCR-SX85 that has 70x zoom but the video quality is very low. I want one that has very high zoom and records HD video. please leave links. Thank you
im looking for one that is less than $300

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

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

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video.http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

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

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

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Best phone on the market?

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Roman

Hello there,

I'm upgrading my phone in July (2012), & I currently have a Blackberry torch.

I'm having trouble choosing my next phone. There's so many out at the moment.

Here's what I'm looking for;
Camera w/. flash
Internet capabilities.
Touchscreen would be nice.
Front camera.
Twitter/Facebook applications.
iPhone's are overrated, so no iPhone.
& it has to be w/. At&t.

So, what do you all think I should do?

- Thanks.xD

Answer
The Samsung Galaxy SII and HTC are very popular as of now.

SAMSUNG GALAXY SII
Carrier
AT&T

Form Factor

Style: Bar, Touchscreen

Size
Product Dimensions: 4.96â (L) x 2.60â (W) x .35â (D)

Weight: 4.3 oz.

Color
Black

Battery
Standby Time: Up to 400 Hrs*
Continuous Usage Time: Up to 8 Hrs Talk*

Network
Frequencies and Data Type: GSM Quadband:850/900/1800/1900MHz UMTS Triband:850/1900/2100MHz
Data Speed: GPRS/EDGE/HSPA+
SAR Value: Head 0.36 W/kg
SAR Value: Body 0.90 W/kg

Platform
Android 2.3.6, Gingerbread
CPU
Processor Speed, Type: 1.2 GHz, Dual Core (Samsung Exnyos C210)

Display
Display Resolution: 480x800 Pixel
Display Size: 4.3"
Display Technology: Super AMOLED Plus
Has Touchscreen

User Interface
User Interface Features: Widgets; TouchWiz; Social Hub; Smart Unlock; Accelerometer
Camera
Rear-facing Camera Resolution: 8.0 MP
Front-facing Camera Resolution: 2.0 MP
Digital Optical Zoom: 4x
Camera Features: Auto Focus; Shot Modes, ISO, Shooting Mode, SceneMode, White Balance; Smile Shot; Camcorder; DivX®; HD Recording; HD Playback; TVOut; Online Image Uploading

Audio
Audio Features: music Player; Compatible Music Files, 3GP, AAC, MP4, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA; Audio, Streaming; Ringtones, Polyphonic 40levels; MP3/Music Tones

Video
Video Features: Video Player; Compatible Video Files, 3GP, AAC, AAC+, AMRNB,AVI,eAAC+,H.263, H.264, MP4,MPEG4, QCIF, WMV; Video, Streaming
Fun and Entertainment
Fun and Entertainment Features: Downloadable Content; Wallpapers, Animated; Samsung Widge Gallery; Samsung Media Hub

Business & Office
Business & Office Features: Microsoft® OfficeCompatible; vCard/vCalendar; Voice Memo

Messaging Options
Messaging Options: Email; Corporate Email; Picture Messaging; Text Messaging; Instant Messaging; Threaded/ChatStyle; Video Messaging; Swypeâ¢; Predictive Text (XT9®)

Connectivity
Connectivity: Bluetooth®; Bluetooth® Profiles, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, OPP, PBAP; WiFi; WiFi- Hotspot; HTML Browser; Flash®; Javaâ¢; GPS

Memory
Internal Memory: 16GB/1024MB RAM (4GLPDDR*2)
External Memory: Supports up to 32GB microSD⢠card
Calling Functions
Calling Functions: Speakerphone; Voice Recognition; Voicemail; Speech-to-text; Text-to-speech; Etiquette/Gesture Mode; Picture Caller ID; Multitasking; Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC); TTY; Airline Mode




HTC
Additional Details
Camera
Rear-facing Camera
ResolutionEnhanced 8 MP camera with 28mm wide-angle lens, f22 low-light capability and dual LED flash
Live video capture and playbackHD 1080p video capture
Front-facing Camera1.3MP

Music
Music player
Supported music formatsMP3, WAV, WMA
Built-in FM Radio
Customizable equalizerIn headphone mode (Headset sold separately)
Create music playlists

Messaging
Text MessagingInsert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily
Instant Messaging (IM)Google Talk (TM)

Email
Mobile EmailGmail(TM), Yahoo!®, POP3/IMAP4, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
Microsoft Direct Push
Good(TM) Mobile Messaging
Video & Web
Web browser

Applications/Media
Ringtones
Cool ToolsGoogle Maps(TM), Street View, Android(TM) Market, Search, Sync, Voice Search, YouTube(TM), Block Caller, Facebook® for HTC Sense, Flash Light, FriendStream, HTC Hub, HTC Likes, Twitter for HTC Sense, and Amazon Kindle.
GamesNeed for Speed(TM) Shift
ThemesWallpaper, background, custom menus/popups, icons and more

Visual Voicemail
Preloaded Apps from AT&TAT&T Navigator®, myAT&T, AT&T FamilyMap, YPmobile, AT&T U-Verse® Live TV**. Separate subscription may be required.

Productivity
Alarm clock, Call waiting, Caller ID, Calendar, Personal Organizer
Address book
Conference calling
Call Forwarding

Multitasking
Use voice and data simultaneously

Extras
4G high-speed data and voice
World phoneTri-band
BLUETOOTH® wireless connectivity
USB connectivity - transfer data through a USB cable
Hands-free speakerphone
Voice dialing and voice commands
TTY/TTD Compatible
Hearing Aid (HAC) ratingM3,T3
Enhanced AudioearSmart⢠Advanced Voice processor improves call clarity & sound quality

Battery
Talk timeUp to 7.6 hours
Standby timeUp to 12.2 days
Capacity1620 mAh

Weight6.24 ounces

Size (inches)5.07 x 2.64 x 0.44

Memory
Internal memory storageUp to 16 GB
Expandable memory storageUp to 32 GB
Memory formatmicroSDâ¢

Wireless Technology
GSM/GPRS/EDGE850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G - UMTS/HSPA+850/1900/2100 MHz
EDGE high speed data network
BLUETOOTH® technology3.0
FOTA capable - upgrade Firmware Over the Air
LTEBand 4 and 17
4G LTE speeds 4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ (with enhanced backhaul) or LTE, where available


Im sorry but I am an iPhone 4S user and as a iPhone user I have to say although I do disagree with you for not giving the phone a try, I do agree that it is to popular at the moment. Bottom line is though (nothing beats and iPhone)

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How do I erase this stupid crap?

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Stinkoman2

Ok, whenever I first got my camcorder like 2 years ago, I tested it out and recaorded a bunch of stupid stuff, and it takes up like half of the tape, can you tell me how to get it off without buying more tapes?

Answer
Well, these 2 _might_ work - but might take a long time.

Place it on a large magnet (back of a speaker) and leave it for a bit, moving it around occasionally in various directions.

An A/C transformer would probably work ever better (you have to move it around on it also.)
---------------
If you know anyone at a TV station or that works in a large computer room, ask them to run their tape degausser on it.
It's a large A/C transformer / magnet that's designed for just that.
It'll erase it in a second and it'll act brand new.

To make it look semi-blank.
Rewind it all of the way. Put the lens cap on the recorder (or a substitute) and record nothing at a different speed than the tape was originally recorded at.

That way if there's anything left (even that little bit at that front of the tape that you can never seem to get of), you probably won't be able to see it because takes a second or two to figure out the speed.

In the future, start and run for about 10 seconds with the lens cap on. This gets you a clean intro, and will result in better tapes because the beginning of the tape usually gets bad first due to various factors.
It's written and read to more then the rest of the tape.
The beginning of the tape is not shielded from outside elements as well as tape which is not in the top layer (by released the cartridge catch you can see and touch the first little bit).
All the starting and rewinding can over time stretch that part of the tape.

Suggest a software for transfering videos from sony mini dv handycam to a laptop?

Philips A

Answer
To which laptop?
MiniDV camcorders allow computers to import high quality DV format video by connecting the camcorder's DV port to the computer's firewire port using a firewire cable. USB won't work. In the extremely remote event you can get USB streaming working, the video will be very compressed and not high quality DV.

If your laptop does not have a firewire port, hopefully it has an available expansion slot (PCMCIA or ExpressCard) so you can add one. If you cannot add a foirewire port to your computer and you cannot use a computer that has a working firewire port, your other option is to import analog video through a "capture card" or analog-digital converter like those from Pinnacle (Dazzle).

In the Windows XP (SP2) or newer, including Vista, MovieMaker is bundled. It can deal with importing video from a miniDV tape based camcorder over firewire. Sometimes it burps - WinDV has worked where MovieMaker could not. No version of MovieMaker can handle HDV format video. Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere always float to the top for HDV format video editing.

For Apple Macintosh OS 9.2 or newer (including OSX), iMovie is bundled. The new MacBooks and MacBook Air have no firewire port and there's no expansion slot to add one. ALL other Macs made in the last 10+ years have a firewire port. iMovieHD 05 was the first version to handle HDV. The current version is iMovie '09.

In this context, Firewire, IEEE1394, DV and i.LINK are all the same thing.

Which Sony Handycam?
Handycam is Sony's brand name for ALL their consumer camcorders. In the miniDV tape environment, this includes camcorders that capture standard definition only (the DCR-HC series) and high definition (HDR-HC series).

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What is a good digital camcorder for very dark night recording?

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Nate J

Preferably under $500. It will be used for parkour videos, and most of the time it will be after sunset. It should be able to record very well in low light conditions, and should capture movement very well. Can anyone help me choose?

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You need a modified sony digital8 camera with an infrared light source, The modified cameras are better than a normal camera, as they have no restriction on the opening of the lens aperture or infrared blocking device. In laymans terms it is a very strong night time video camera if used with an infrared light source.

www.sonyxray.com has info on low light filming, the link below is a good camera for what you want to do.

What is a good camcorder for recording video and uploading it to the internet?

mike9626

I have a website that I'm creating, and I would like to put some videos on it 5-10 minutes long. What type of camcorder, or what are the specifications to look for in a camcorder, that will produce a med to high quality and clear video?

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The real question is what type of activity are you filming. This should drive the decision of the camera. A camera which is great in full sunlight at the beach may not be as good for those pictures of the family around the dinner table at night. Most cameras will upload to the computer fairly easily through firewire [better] or USB2 [not as good]. You should also consider if you want an automatic everything kind of camera or one which allows you to manipulate the settings. If you are looking for an everything camera and you get one which requires you to adjust the settings -- you will hate the camera... also the opposite... if you want to adjust the settings and the camera wants to do it for you... just as bad.

Bottom line, is to determine the type of scene you are filming, determine the special features you desire and how you want the camera to handle them.

Strongly suggest you get one with firewire ports for computer transfer... you will thank me for this suggestion.

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What tools and devices (camera, editing software) do I need to make a Makeup tutorial on youtube?

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scoot

Hello, I want to start doing hair and makeup tutorials on youtube. However, I don't know how to make and edit a video. what kind of camera/camcorder do i need and also any kind of video editing software for my computer? thank you very much.

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a cheap digital HD camera with an SD card plus Sony Vegas Video would be good ... Windows movie maker in a pinch

What tools and devices (camera, editing software) do I need to make a Makeup tutorial on youtube?

scoot

Hello, I want to start doing hair and makeup tutorials on youtube. However, I don't know how to make and edit a video. what kind of camera/camcorder do i need and also any kind of video editing software for my computer? thank you very much.

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Any sort of camera should work aslong as you have the necessary wires to connect it to the computer, depending on if your using a PC or a mac you could use windows movie maker or imovies both are very easy to use.

For the camera part of the question you would probably only need to shoot a portrait shot of yourself so even a webcam could work (if you don't mind the quality). But if you're thinking of buying a camera you'd want a good quality one to get the details of the makeup so something cheap like an HD flip camera could be good.

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what brand of camcorder/video camera should I buy?

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tosachi1

I want to buy an affordable camcorder (under $ 300) that I can use to take home videos and EASILY transfer them to my macbook and edit them on imovie. Sound quality is also very importnat to me. Other than that I don't need anything fancy. Does anyone have any personal recommendations? Also, what would be the advantage of buying a camcorder as opposed to an ipod touch that takes videos?

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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.

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

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What is a good camera/camcorder for recording electric devices?

ROFLMAO211

I need a camera/camcorder under $300
Preferred in HD.

Good quality so i can see whats on the electric device(such as ipods and cell phones)
Right now im using my phone camera to make videos.,
you can check out my youtube page for my videos quality

http://www.youtube.com/user/nbamvp2887

i need something where i will be able to see what i am doing on the ipod touch

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Use a tripod or some other steadying device. No more handheld. Turn up the lights - but not directly (you don't want glare).

There is no high definition (HD) or hard disc drive (HDD) camcorder for $300 worth buying. The only ones are the toy Flips or Aipteks.

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What camcorder for youtube video making has taken the place of FLIP camcorders presently?

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Hangtime U

Since the parent company has decided to stop producing FLIP camcorders on the market.

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Youtube videos are made with everything from phones to pro camcorders, even this happened when the Flip was in full production. Just remember this axiom, cheap camcorder, cheap, unwatchable videos, HD camcorder, needs big, expensive computer to edit with. Just because you own any video camcorder, do not expect to shoot outstanding videos.

Does it matter what type of MiniDV tape is used for MiniDV Hi-Definition camcorders?

Avz J

Some Hi-Definition camcorders on the market use MiniDV just like some non-HD camcorders. There seem to be two kinds of MiniDV tapes: the standard kind which is most commonly found, and a special, more expensive kind which seems to be aimed at HD consumers. Would it be better to use a standard MiniDV tape in an HD MiniDV camcorder, or would it be better to use the more expensive kind?

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they are the same.
however, miniDV has been on the market for over 10 years now and if you have to buy tape in an emergency from an unknown vendor, i would recomment the HDV label because that at least would be new stock.

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connecting a studio or condenser mic to a camcorder?

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killyouing

I am wanting to connect my studio mic (which requires phantom power) to my camcorder mic input so I can have better sound quality. Will doing that damage the camcorder or the mic at all? The camcorder is a Canon Vixia hf100 if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

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A pro-grade "studio" condenser mic will use an XLR connector. The easiest way to do what you want will be to use aXLR adapter like a BeachTek DXA-6 or juicedLink CX231 that can also provide phantom power. Then, the XLR adapter plugs into the Canon FS100's 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack.

The good news is that these XLR adapters also have manual audio control - which the FS100 does not have. If you are using a single mic, be sure to put the "M"ono/"S"tereo switch on the XLR adapter in "M"ono mode. If it is in "S"tereo mode, only the right audio channel will be recorded in the camcorder.

Using a 1/8" cable tail adapter to XLR won't work because it does not carry phantom power.

The USB jack on the FS100 will not support any mics that use a USB cable. That connection is used ONLY for transferring video and stills OFF of the camcorder memory. Not for external audio connection.

How to use a boom mic without having a mic input in my camcorder?

Q. Hello. I am an about to work on a film using a camcorder. There isnt a mic input in my camera. i want better sound quality so my actors dont have to yell their lines. How can i do so? please help. I dont have the kind of money to buy a new camcorder. thank you :) <3

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You use a separate audio recorder, like a Zoom H1 ($99.00). You can even use another video camera to pick up the audio (if you place it near your talent and out of camera sight). In fact just about all film makers use a field recorder and mics. The Zoom H1 is about your least expensive audio recorder to get decent sound. Use a clapper board (or clap your hands in front of the camera) to 'mark' your audio/video sync spot which you'll match up when you edit your film.

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