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As of June 9, 2011, what is the best camcorder for around $300, give or take $50.
Keep in mind:
-No flip cameras please
-I am an amateur film maker
-I want to shoot music videos
-Shoot short films
-Even in the hands of the shakiest person, the film is still smooth, and clear.
-Able to shoot in very lowlight areas
-Please tell me if the camera you suggested has a mic input or not
I was looking at the Samsung HMX-H300, but give me your opinions on what you think the best camera that's bang for my buck. (as of today)
I forgot to add:
-If the camcorder has the ability to take pictures, it's a plus. (Not needed though)
Answer
Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes - all times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
Consumer level HD camcorders have 3 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording consumer level HD camcorder, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes - all times advertised as maximum record time for some consumer level HD camcorders. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.
With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.
You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a Mic jack. You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.
problem with 1988 RCA camera?
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The 2hr battery charges full time but it only lasts about 7mins. How do I fix this? DO NOT TELL ME TO GET A NEW CAMERA. I'm 14 and its the only camera i can afford. I love being able to pull out the vhs tape and go strait to the tv without uploading or burning a disk. How do I fix this I want to record the super moon tomorrow.
Please don't make fun of me, I have already had comments such as "Here comes channel 10.".
Answer
Hi "N.A.":
First, you only need to ask a Y!A Question once. Not three times in a hour in the same Category. All the Y!A regulars check the unanswered Questions list. Learn some patience; you're probably still asleep right now. There's still twelve hours til the "super moon" comes up. [And guess what? The moon's coming back up on Sunday night, too! Betcha can't tell the difference.]
And there will be a "super moon" next year (June 23), just like last year: http://www.space.com/11178-supermoon-photos-2011-skywatcher-images.html
Fellow Contributor "AV Daddy" has given the most-practical advice on one of your other Q&A's on this topic: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmpyZmYVvfBNxCv7LVOvTa6SHwx.;_ylv=3?qid=20110210042937AAK6CVa [Use an extension cord & power the camera from the charger. I'd add "Take the bad battery out, so it doesn't load-down the power supply."]
Second, on your other two Questions, you don't need to YELL in all caps. That piece of courtesy is older than the internet (I come from the old dial-up BBS community days.) We could tell you were "14" without you even telling us. Don't act like a little screaming kid, and you won't get treated like one.
Third, feel free to use the "Additional Details" link to tell us exactly what model # RCA VHS Camcorder it is (it's on the bottom plate where the tripod mounts). And what the exact model # is on the "charger" unit. Some folks (like me) actually owned and worked on those camcorders back then, and can tell you if the charger can be used as an external power supply (with an extension cord) to get you through your project tonight.
And stick around for the meteor shower caused by Halley's Comet debris, after you're done staring at the moon. "Super moon" will hit actual perigee & fullness around 11:35p EDT, but the atmosphere & optical illusions will make it look redder & "bigger" at moonrise (just after 7:45p EDT). If you get clouds, then set your alarm for 5am and watch it set in the west.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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Hi "N.A.":
First, you only need to ask a Y!A Question once. Not three times in a hour in the same Category. All the Y!A regulars check the unanswered Questions list. Learn some patience; you're probably still asleep right now. There's still twelve hours til the "super moon" comes up. [And guess what? The moon's coming back up on Sunday night, too! Betcha can't tell the difference.]
And there will be a "super moon" next year (June 23), just like last year: http://www.space.com/11178-supermoon-photos-2011-skywatcher-images.html
Fellow Contributor "AV Daddy" has given the most-practical advice on one of your other Q&A's on this topic: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmpyZmYVvfBNxCv7LVOvTa6SHwx.;_ylv=3?qid=20110210042937AAK6CVa [Use an extension cord & power the camera from the charger. I'd add "Take the bad battery out, so it doesn't load-down the power supply."]
Second, on your other two Questions, you don't need to YELL in all caps. That piece of courtesy is older than the internet (I come from the old dial-up BBS community days.) We could tell you were "14" without you even telling us. Don't act like a little screaming kid, and you won't get treated like one.
Third, feel free to use the "Additional Details" link to tell us exactly what model # RCA VHS Camcorder it is (it's on the bottom plate where the tripod mounts). And what the exact model # is on the "charger" unit. Some folks (like me) actually owned and worked on those camcorders back then, and can tell you if the charger can be used as an external power supply (with an extension cord) to get you through your project tonight.
And stick around for the meteor shower caused by Halley's Comet debris, after you're done staring at the moon. "Super moon" will hit actual perigee & fullness around 11:35p EDT, but the atmosphere & optical illusions will make it look redder & "bigger" at moonrise (just after 7:45p EDT). If you get clouds, then set your alarm for 5am and watch it set in the west.
hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
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