Lindsay
With a camcorder, would I be able to record videos and than download them onto the internet?
Answer
The short answer is, yes.
The ease of this depends on what kind of camcorder you have. Analog formats such as VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, and Hi8 require extra equipment to convert the video to a digital format.
Digital formats such as MiniDV, Digital-8, DVD, and hard drives are easier. DVD and hard drives use video formats that are not as widely compatible with editing programs, and the video uses a different compression standard to make the files smaller, therefore sacrificing some quality. MiniDV is the highest-quality format of those I listed above.
In most cases with digital camcorders, be aware that your computer will need a Firewire (IEEE 1394) port to connect to the camcorder. USB does not necessarily work; in fact, in many cases, it just doesn't. So, if you have a Firewire port (4-pin OR 6-pin), you're fine. If not, you'll likely have to purchase and install a Firewire card on your computer, which isn't a very expensive venture these days anyway. Still, make sure you have the hardware to match up with your camcorder.
My recommendation if you like to edit is to go with MiniDV; it might take a little longer to get it onto your computer, and the file sizes may be bigger, and you need a Firewire port, but the quality is very good, it's compatible with just about every editing program out there, and tape is cheap and small.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
The short answer is, yes.
The ease of this depends on what kind of camcorder you have. Analog formats such as VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, and Hi8 require extra equipment to convert the video to a digital format.
Digital formats such as MiniDV, Digital-8, DVD, and hard drives are easier. DVD and hard drives use video formats that are not as widely compatible with editing programs, and the video uses a different compression standard to make the files smaller, therefore sacrificing some quality. MiniDV is the highest-quality format of those I listed above.
In most cases with digital camcorders, be aware that your computer will need a Firewire (IEEE 1394) port to connect to the camcorder. USB does not necessarily work; in fact, in many cases, it just doesn't. So, if you have a Firewire port (4-pin OR 6-pin), you're fine. If not, you'll likely have to purchase and install a Firewire card on your computer, which isn't a very expensive venture these days anyway. Still, make sure you have the hardware to match up with your camcorder.
My recommendation if you like to edit is to go with MiniDV; it might take a little longer to get it onto your computer, and the file sizes may be bigger, and you need a Firewire port, but the quality is very good, it's compatible with just about every editing program out there, and tape is cheap and small.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
Camcorders???
Q. I have wanted to buy a new camcorder for a while now, but just recently started to actually shop around for one. I have been thinking about the sony handycam dcr sr42, but the reviews i read about it are not very promising. I do not know very much about cameras in general, so I was hoping someone could suggest a good camcorder that they have used before and really liked. I'll probably only use mine for stuff like home movies (vacations, recitals, etc.). I would like it to be a good size (not very large, easy to carry around) and take high quality footage that ca nbe easily transferred to a PC to be edited. I would also like to know which you think is more conveniant and easy to work with: tape, dvd, or hard drive based?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
Answer
Hello! Nice to share my hobby with you.
I have evolve from using camera starting from Hi-8, Digital 8, MiniDV, DVD and now Hard Disc base and of more than 8 years using various model and brand.
SONY cameras and CANON are most my preferred brand. Most cameras have pro and cons. But I assume that you are just a hobbyist and not taking picture professionally. You will learn to adapt and familiarized and learn to master the camcorder.
Go for 3 CCD cameras or the CMOS camera. Donât even consider single CCD.
Go for High Definition Camcorder.
As for media, consider seriously Hard Disc Base camera. I have unpleasant experience using Tape and DVD. DVD base camera has a short recording time (about 20 Minutes per DVD). Hard Disc will have longer recording time and generally the hard disc camcorder is smaller in size.
As for Ease of editing, hard disc base Camcorder is the easiest. DVD second. Tape a bit of a hassle.
Only problem travelling with Hard Disc base Camcorder is that you need to have access to a PC on your journey as you need to download and save the clips captured on your camcorder hard disc to a PC or external hard storage before your hard disc space ran out.
As for my suggestion, get these accessories too. They are essential to you.
1. Additional Spare batteries
2. Desktop charger.
3. Good Carrying bag
4. Good Tripod
5. Lighting Accessories
Best Regards.
Hello! Nice to share my hobby with you.
I have evolve from using camera starting from Hi-8, Digital 8, MiniDV, DVD and now Hard Disc base and of more than 8 years using various model and brand.
SONY cameras and CANON are most my preferred brand. Most cameras have pro and cons. But I assume that you are just a hobbyist and not taking picture professionally. You will learn to adapt and familiarized and learn to master the camcorder.
Go for 3 CCD cameras or the CMOS camera. Donât even consider single CCD.
Go for High Definition Camcorder.
As for media, consider seriously Hard Disc Base camera. I have unpleasant experience using Tape and DVD. DVD base camera has a short recording time (about 20 Minutes per DVD). Hard Disc will have longer recording time and generally the hard disc camcorder is smaller in size.
As for Ease of editing, hard disc base Camcorder is the easiest. DVD second. Tape a bit of a hassle.
Only problem travelling with Hard Disc base Camcorder is that you need to have access to a PC on your journey as you need to download and save the clips captured on your camcorder hard disc to a PC or external hard storage before your hard disc space ran out.
As for my suggestion, get these accessories too. They are essential to you.
1. Additional Spare batteries
2. Desktop charger.
3. Good Carrying bag
4. Good Tripod
5. Lighting Accessories
Best Regards.
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