Jenny
I am looking to buy within the next couple of days (so quickness is GREATLY appreciated!) a camcorder or video camera. I don't have $800 to spend on one, more like $200-$400 MAX. (sheesh that sounds crazy for me personally) BUT I am hoping to find one in fairly new condition USED to I might be able to get a nicer camera USED rather than a crappier one NEW. (I'll be careful buying used, trust me) Anyways, there are a TON of reviews and such out there, but a lot of them are contradicting, and not very complete, so I am looking for people who OWN a video camera they just love. So please, any advice of a specific camera that you have and love it, (pro's and con's) I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks everyone! Here are some things that I am looking for in 1 for myself:
1.) NightShot is a must
2.) would like for it to be able to take pictures in addition to video
3.) NONE of these pocket/flip camcorders, I want a for REAL one, you know?
4.) Can't be CRAZY expensive
5.) Don't really have a preference as to what it records on (any advice/info on that would be appreciated, as in MiniDV versus Flash Memory, or DVD's whatever. They're all cool with me)
6.) Can be an older model, I don't care, just want it to be durable, not all "fru fru" where I have to baby it or it will shatter.
7.) Want some descent zoom that's for sure
Answer
You can use Leawo Free DVD Creator. It is easy to use, and it can convert videos to dvd in several steps.Download Leawo Free DVD Creator here:
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You can use Leawo Free DVD Creator. It is easy to use, and it can convert videos to dvd in several steps.Download Leawo Free DVD Creator here:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGkw22TZxLDEkBuV1XNyoA?p=leawo+dvd+creator&fr2=sb-top&fr=yfp-t-701&fp_ip=cn&rd=r1&meta=vc%3Dcn&sao=1 Wish it can help, good luck!
Camera for on the go documentation?
mike
Hi there,
I'm looking for a good handheld camcorder made prior to June 2008 for on the go documentation.
One might wonder why I'd want something prior to 2008. Well it's the year Video was intergraded with DSLRS. Since then companies have been pushing the envelope for higher resolution, something that isn't really important to me. What is important to me is the content I want to obtain.
Things I'm looking for in this handheld camcorder are:
-Fast aperture (ie 1.8).
-Good in lowlight conditions.
-Small and compact.
-Good audio.
-Image Stabilization.
-Ability to shoot 24p and in 16:9.
-Internal Harddrive.
I like the texture and quality of older handheld camcorders, very voyeuristic, homemade and feels intimate.
Best example of this is "A Cross The Universe (Justice) Documentary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Z0DTZB8qU
Answer
In 2008, the handheld, available, *camcorders* that could capture 24p were the Canon HV20 and HV30. They store standard def DV and high definition HDV format video to digital tape (miniDV).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_HV40#Canon_HV20
The Sony competitor at the time in the consumer space was the HVR-HC1 (the HC3 was a waste). The pro sibling of the HC1, the HVR-A1, both do a "Cinema effect" 24p, but not true 24p. The HC1 and A1 also record to miniDV tape.
An external memory storage unit can be added using the IEEE1394 connection between the camcorder and the external storage unit. DV and HDV format video will be recorded (same as when recording to the digital tape). Sony and Vitec (bought FireStore) make various flash memory and hard disc drive specialized systems.
In 2008, JVC made the GZ-HD7 (and HD5 and HD3) that recorded MPEG-2 video to an internal hard disc drive based consumer, handheld, camcorder. This video was saved in a ".TOD" file type. This file type and format cannot deal with 24 fps.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOD_and_TOD#JVC_MOD_camcorders
In all cases, the lens filter diameter of these cameras topped out at about 37mm and the imaging chip is less than 1/3 inch. "Low light" behavior is not so good. The small lens cannot let enough light in and the small imaging chip does not have enough to work with. Physics is not our friend.
Early in the link you provided, there is a shot or two of some monochrome (green and white) video. This is a giveaway that a Sony camcorder's "Nightshot" feature was used. Turning this feature on, a built-in infrared emitter illuminates and drops the camcorder into the monochrome mode. JVC and Canon never had this feature in their early consumer camcorders. Panasonic skipped the consumer HDV boat and jumped straight into AVCHD onto flash memory. Their low-end pro-grade AG-HVX200 recorded DVCProHD format video to P2 flash memory cards.
"Good audio" is relative. If the built-in mics are in the right place for "good audio" then the lens is usually not able to frame things right. Use an external mic. By definition, "high definition video" is widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio) and 720 or 1080 horizontal lines.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_definition_video
The HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1 both can do standard def, widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio), too. The A1 can also do standard def DVCAM format video in 4:3 or 16:9. Both have a 3.5mm stereo mic jack. I added a BeachTek DXA-6 to the bottom of my HDR-HC1; the HVR-A1 came with an awkward top mounted Sony XLR adapter that replaced the HC1's built-in flash with a XLR adapter mounting unit. These cameras load digital tape from the bottom. That can be cumbersome when changing tapes, but bhphotovideo had a spacer available made specifically for this when the camcorder is mounted to a stabilizer. Optical stabilization is OK - but nothing beats a tripod, chair, desk, floor or some other stabilizer. Mics like a decent shotgun mic (Audio Technica AT875R) or Sennheiser wireless lavaliere system or handheld Shure SM58 will provide "good audio" AND allow good framing for the video.
There is nothing out there that meets all your requirements given the vintage you provided... It seems you have some choices to make...
In 2008, the handheld, available, *camcorders* that could capture 24p were the Canon HV20 and HV30. They store standard def DV and high definition HDV format video to digital tape (miniDV).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_HV40#Canon_HV20
The Sony competitor at the time in the consumer space was the HVR-HC1 (the HC3 was a waste). The pro sibling of the HC1, the HVR-A1, both do a "Cinema effect" 24p, but not true 24p. The HC1 and A1 also record to miniDV tape.
An external memory storage unit can be added using the IEEE1394 connection between the camcorder and the external storage unit. DV and HDV format video will be recorded (same as when recording to the digital tape). Sony and Vitec (bought FireStore) make various flash memory and hard disc drive specialized systems.
In 2008, JVC made the GZ-HD7 (and HD5 and HD3) that recorded MPEG-2 video to an internal hard disc drive based consumer, handheld, camcorder. This video was saved in a ".TOD" file type. This file type and format cannot deal with 24 fps.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOD_and_TOD#JVC_MOD_camcorders
In all cases, the lens filter diameter of these cameras topped out at about 37mm and the imaging chip is less than 1/3 inch. "Low light" behavior is not so good. The small lens cannot let enough light in and the small imaging chip does not have enough to work with. Physics is not our friend.
Early in the link you provided, there is a shot or two of some monochrome (green and white) video. This is a giveaway that a Sony camcorder's "Nightshot" feature was used. Turning this feature on, a built-in infrared emitter illuminates and drops the camcorder into the monochrome mode. JVC and Canon never had this feature in their early consumer camcorders. Panasonic skipped the consumer HDV boat and jumped straight into AVCHD onto flash memory. Their low-end pro-grade AG-HVX200 recorded DVCProHD format video to P2 flash memory cards.
"Good audio" is relative. If the built-in mics are in the right place for "good audio" then the lens is usually not able to frame things right. Use an external mic. By definition, "high definition video" is widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio) and 720 or 1080 horizontal lines.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_definition_video
The HDR-HC1 and HVR-A1 both can do standard def, widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio), too. The A1 can also do standard def DVCAM format video in 4:3 or 16:9. Both have a 3.5mm stereo mic jack. I added a BeachTek DXA-6 to the bottom of my HDR-HC1; the HVR-A1 came with an awkward top mounted Sony XLR adapter that replaced the HC1's built-in flash with a XLR adapter mounting unit. These cameras load digital tape from the bottom. That can be cumbersome when changing tapes, but bhphotovideo had a spacer available made specifically for this when the camcorder is mounted to a stabilizer. Optical stabilization is OK - but nothing beats a tripod, chair, desk, floor or some other stabilizer. Mics like a decent shotgun mic (Audio Technica AT875R) or Sennheiser wireless lavaliere system or handheld Shure SM58 will provide "good audio" AND allow good framing for the video.
There is nothing out there that meets all your requirements given the vintage you provided... It seems you have some choices to make...
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