crazykrise
I might be going to a concert and I need a camcorder/camera that would work because my phone has poor quality pictures and my camera doesn't record sound with videos so can someone please tell me kinds of camcorders that aren't too big for concerts, but still have good quality and maybe a website or store to find them? It would really help me out a lot!!!
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Well, generally concerts are low-light events, which normally requires a somewhat high-end camcorder to get good quality in the low-light conditions. If you go with a Sony, they do have the NightShot feature built in which drastically improves low-light shots. Granted on some models it gives the tape a "green hue" so this may not be a desirable option. (Though Sony's are still a good choice in my opinion).
If it is an outdoor or day concert you can pretty much use any old camcorder. Preferably something with image stabilization (optical is better than digital stabilization) and a decent zoom (at least 10x optical) unless you're going to be right up next to the stage.
There are also various media types to consider. Mini DV tape, mini-DVD and hard drive are the three main types. As far as cost goes, mini-DV is the cheapest and actually offers the highest quality video, as it is compressed less than the other aforementioned media types.
As far as where to go... try http://www.bestbuy.com/ I am an employee in Best Buy's digital imaging dept. and I have people come in all the time with these questions. You'll end up getting a lot more information in a shorter period of time if you go and talk to someone as opposed to reading a bunch of different sources. Even what I wrote here is extremely basic and would only take a few minutes to explain verbally.
Good luck.
Well, generally concerts are low-light events, which normally requires a somewhat high-end camcorder to get good quality in the low-light conditions. If you go with a Sony, they do have the NightShot feature built in which drastically improves low-light shots. Granted on some models it gives the tape a "green hue" so this may not be a desirable option. (Though Sony's are still a good choice in my opinion).
If it is an outdoor or day concert you can pretty much use any old camcorder. Preferably something with image stabilization (optical is better than digital stabilization) and a decent zoom (at least 10x optical) unless you're going to be right up next to the stage.
There are also various media types to consider. Mini DV tape, mini-DVD and hard drive are the three main types. As far as cost goes, mini-DV is the cheapest and actually offers the highest quality video, as it is compressed less than the other aforementioned media types.
As far as where to go... try http://www.bestbuy.com/ I am an employee in Best Buy's digital imaging dept. and I have people come in all the time with these questions. You'll end up getting a lot more information in a shorter period of time if you go and talk to someone as opposed to reading a bunch of different sources. Even what I wrote here is extremely basic and would only take a few minutes to explain verbally.
Good luck.
Can every camcorder pick up IR light?
nothngupmy
I'm looking into getting an on-camera IR light source and just read in the description that the camera you use it with must be in night vision mode. Now, I've been under the impression that all digital cameras and camcorders can see infrared light, so I'm confused as to why it would say that your camera must have a night vision mode for it to work. I've got a Canon GL2 (with no night mode setting like many Sony cameras have). Will these IR lights work with it?
Here's what I'm looking at getting: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/560304-REG/Sima_SL_10IR_SL_10IR_Night_Vision_On.html
My Canon GL2 can see the IR light from a remote control. Does that mean it'll work with an IR emitter in zero light?
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No. Not all camcorders can deal with infrared light in zero visible light.
My Sony HDR-HC1 has a built-in infrared emitter. The HC1 can "see" in zero light. My Sony HDR-FX1 does not have a built-in IR emitter - and cannot see when trying to record at the same time as the HC1 with the HC1's IR emitter on.
Many - most - camcorders have an IR filter which is why they can't see in zero light even if there is an IR source on...
No. Not all camcorders can deal with infrared light in zero visible light.
My Sony HDR-HC1 has a built-in infrared emitter. The HC1 can "see" in zero light. My Sony HDR-FX1 does not have a built-in IR emitter - and cannot see when trying to record at the same time as the HC1 with the HC1's IR emitter on.
Many - most - camcorders have an IR filter which is why they can't see in zero light even if there is an IR source on...
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