Where can I get my little camcorder tapes put on DVDS?

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chhtdelila

I want to do it for my parents for Christmas.. About how much is it, how long does it take, and what are places that will do it for me?

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I cannot help you with naming companies but there are plenty that will put you mini-dv tapes onto a dvd for you they normally charge around $15 per tape give or take a little.

Do a search for "video conversion services" then add your town. you should be able to find a few. unless you live out in the sticks then you may need to use the closest town. How long will it take that depends on how busy they are.

Good luck

RR

What time of the year are camcorders on sale?

Jonathan C

I'd like to get one for my parents for xmas.

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After Thanksgiving is a good time to buy since everything is one sale, but the best time to buy camcorders is in late winter or early spring. This is when the major film and production season starts in the US, Europe, and Japan.

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How do I get my firewire cable to work?

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christianc

I have a firewire cable that has 4 pins on each side. I am trying to connect my Samsung Mini-DV to my Toshiba Satellite Laptop, but it is not working. I have used my camcorder with firewire before on my desktop and it worked fine. Why isn't my camcorder working with my laptop? I am using the iLink port on the laptop. I am trying to transfer videos to Windows Movie Maker. Please help me! Thanks!

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if you were able to connect successfully to the desktop, then that pretty much rules out the camcorder & firewire cable as the problem. Try to attach another firewire device (such as an external hard drive) to your laptop to confirm if the problem is with the firewire port on your laptop.

How do I stream video from a Sony camcorder through a streaming website without requiring a computer?

vjanand

I have a Sony MiniDV camcorder with Firewire or USB output. I'd like to stream this video live using a live streaming website such as livestream.com without having to hook up the camera to a computer. In other words, is there an appliance like the Slingbox that can take video from the camcorder, connect to the internet and directly stream it out or stream it through one of the live streaming sites?

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Since you did not tell us which Sony camcorder, we don't know if it supports USB streaming. Typically, the USB port is used only for trnasferring stills off a memory card.

I don't think the SlingBox supports firewire.

The other option that should work is to connect the camcorder's composite AV cable to one of the SlingBox's composite video (and audio) input...

Since we don't know what you will be using the camcorder's streamed video for, you need to know that video camcorders typically have an auto-power down mode that is designed to protect the camcorder's electronics... Many times, the timer on the automatic power down is not settable to "Never".

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What is a good, moderatley priced, videocamera to purchase?

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Misty

I want it to be easy to use, easily plugged in to, and compatable with, my computer....basically your general stuff. Getting it on honeymoon to singapore, so hope to have it for quite a few years...

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Look for a digital camcorder, whether it uses MiniDV tape, or a hard drive. I'd probably stay away from DVD for the time being, because it is still difficult to use with editing software. MiniDV tape will offer the best quality of the three formats I've mentioned (I won't give a detailed technical explanation of that unless asked), though it will take a little longer to get it into your computer. Personally, I find the quality to be worth some extra waiting.

Figure out exactly how you want to use the camcorder, and what you want to do with videos you take. For example, I got mine because I wanted to shoot high-quality vacation videos with rich colors, but low-light performance wasn't too important to me. I wanted a wide range of manually-adjustable options, and a microphone jack. I wanted it to be easy to transfer to my computer for editing. I chose the Panasonic PV-GS65 (MiniDV format).

IMPORTANT: If you're buying the camcorder in Singapore, be aware that this country uses the PAL video standard. Figure out which video standard your home country uses (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), and get a camcorder that will shoot in that format. In addition, make sure it will be compatible with whatever power sources you're using. My preference is to buy the camcorder in my own country; less compatibility hassle.

Any other questions, ask away!

I have Sharp viewcamZ 500x Digital Zoom that show an error DEW. Cam not able to start. What's meaning?

inina

I bought this camcorder in a shop in Singapore in a small shop but here in Switzerland cannot find anybody to repair it. A display error '' DEW'' appears when I try open and I cannot take picture neither play my videos. Any ideas what to do? Thank you for the tips.

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Hi, This will be my first answer and I can tell you what worked for me on my sharp vl model.
My husband and I got a solder and found the dew sensor in the camera which was right in the area where the tape goes. I don't know where your sensor would be on your model but there are two small points of metal above the sensor and we just melted them for about 2-3 seconds and it reset the dew contact. It took our dew error sign off. If you want more info I found this site to be very helpful. you will see what Im talking about at camcorderinfo.com or you can do a search or go straight to the link in the source I provided.

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Best digital camcorder to buy?

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Q. I really want to buy a digital camcorder to make my own videos (for youtube etc)
I don't want to spent to much but i want one that works well and has good graphics. Do they work on Vista?
Whats the cheapest i should pay?
(i live in the uk)

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Go to cnet.co.uk, and click on 'Camcorder Reviews', then visit 'Editor's Top Rated' and 'Most Popular Reviews'. Most of the information you need would be on that website.

You can buy a decent digital camcorder for around £300, but if you want something a little more professional, like the Sony HDR-FX1, be prepared to pay around £2000. You may want to go for something in between, like the JVC Everio GZ-MC500 which, as they mention on Cnet, is suitable for amateur film-makers. For a cheap camcorder, Argos is selling camcorders for around £150, such as the Samsung VPD361 Mini DV Camcorder. Don't ever buy second-hand camcorders - there would definitely be something wrong with it; why else would the seller sell it off?

Look out for the newer models of the old model - a newer version would have extra, improved features added to the previous version. Always look for what's best for you and be clear with what aspects are more important to you than others. For me, it's recording time, battery life and visual motion quality; for you it may be visual quality, design and editing software, everything else may be secondary (no camcorder is perfect, there's always a flaw). Go for HD camcorders, the visual quality (graphics) is much better than non-HD camcorders. Also, makes sure you know the definitions to certain technical jargon, such as CCD. Make sure all the accessories and cables are compatible with your computer.

Before purchasing a camcorder, go to electronic shops e.g. Dixons, and try out different camcorders to see which is best for you. If you see something you fancy, then purchase it online as it's much cheaper that way. When you go to the shops, don't act like you've never had a camcorder before and pretend to know your stuff... or you may get conned! Yes, camcorders do work on Vista. After looking through all the possibilites, I'm probably going to buy the Sony Handycam HDR-SR8.

If you're going to make a video for Youtube with your new camcorder, don't shoot videos of yourself, it's just sad and corny.

whats the difference, and whats better?

arnold g

i want to buy a camcorder but i dont know wich one between a Hard Disk Drive, Flash Memory, DVD, MiniDV tape? so im wondering whats the difference

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DVD based camcorders - especially when recording standard definition to VOB files on the DVD - will result in challenging video transfer and poor video quality for editing on a computer. the small (8cm) discs hold about 20 minutes (single sided, high quality), so short record time. There are double sided discs, but you have to manally flip the disc when you fill side 1. To get the video from the disc to the computer you typically need to use a ripper like HandBrake. There are lots of others. This assumes your computer has a drawer loading DVD drive. If not (CDs only or slot loader, then you need to get an external drawer loader. High definition AVCHD-format consumer DVD based camcorders record to an anemic 17 mbps data rate. The video quality is better than the DVD standard def camcorders, but AVCHD is painful. DVD camcorders are best used as door stops - even then, with rounded corners, they do not do a very good job at that.

Hard Disc Drive (HDD) and Flash memory standard definition camcorders record to the same highly compressed MPEG2 format. Depending on the computer and video editor you use, there may be an extra conversion step to transform those video files into something your editor can deal with. The small pocket camcorders (Flip, Sanyo, etc) sometimes record to .mov format - this is QuickTime native and will not work directly with Windows/Vista based editors. They will need to be converted, too. StreamClip does a fine job in both instances. There are lots of others. Consumer HDD and flash memory high definition camcorders also record to a very highly compressed AVCHD (MTS) file format - and are equally painful. Windows MovieMaker cannot deal with AVCHD files. Sony Vegas and Adobe Premiere generally float to the top. Apple iMovie '08 and '09 can deal with AVCHD compressed video if they are running on an Intel-CPU Mac. Earlier versions or PPC based Mac cannot deal with AVCHD format video. Data files are copied over USB from camcorder to computer, then the files conversion happens. Because HDD camcorders have known issues with high levels of vibration and high altitude (over 9,800 feet), I no longer recommend them.

MiniDV tape - presuming the camcorders are in the same price range - continues to provide the best available video quality when saving to a computer. This is because DV and HDV are the least compressed of the available consumer video formats. As well, if you do not reuse the cheap tapes (~$3 each - check tapestockonline or Fry's), then the original tape becomes your video archive. (How are you planning to archive unused video captured by HDD and flash memory camcorders?) MiniDV tape camcorders require your computer to have a firewire port. USB will not work. If your computer does not have a firewire port, hopefully it has an avaiable expansion slot so you can add one. If you can't or don't want to, skip to flash memory.

You will see lots of activity in HDD and flash memory camcorders in the consumer world. The manufacturers have a good margin on the camcorders. But take a look at the pro world... Sony HVR Z1U, V1U, Z5U, Z7U, Panasonic DVX100, Canon XH and XLH series, JVC GY series... ALL are miniDV tape based and save to the same DV and HDV formats - NONE use the high amounts of video compression applied in the HDD and flash memory camcorders consumer cams use. Even in the event a pro grade camcorder uses Flash memory (Panasonic HVX200 P2 cards or Focus Enhancements FireStore external drives), they save to DV and HDV format.

So... What is your budget?

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What are some very important world events in the 80s?

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drakkar

Please don't say anything on the cold war or any war because i don't understand any of the articles on war because they are so confusing. they absolutely must be in the 80s! the beginning of alcohol and drug education, the first mac computer, cell phones, and a lot of other things simply became popular in the 80s. I'd really like to know some cool new inventions from the 80s that were actually invented in the 80s.

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1980: Compact Disk: Philips Electronics, Sony Corp
1980: The hepatitis-B vaccine invented.
1981: MS-DOS invented.
1981: Scanning tunneling microscope: Gerd Karl Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer
1981: The first IBM-PC invented.
1982: ACE inhibitor: John R. Vane
1982: Human growth hormone genetically engineered.
1982: Insulated gate bipolar transistor: Hans Becke and Carl Wheatley RCA
1983: Camcorder: Sony
1983: First Cabbage Patch Kids sold.
1983: Internet: first TCP/IP network: Robert E. Kahn, Vint Cerf and others
1983: Programmer Jaron Lanier first coins the term "virtual reality".
1983: Soft bifocal contact lens invented.
1983: The Apple Lisa invented.
1984: Lithotripsy: Claude Dornier
1984: The Apple Macintosh invented.
1984: The CD-ROM invented.
1985: DNA fingerprinting: Alec Jeffreys
1985: Polymerase chain reaction: Kary Mullis
1985: Windows program invented by Microsoft.
1986: A high-temperature super-conductor invented by J. Georg Bednorz and Karl A. Muller.
1986: Breadmaker
1986: Fuji introduced the disposable camera.
1986: Synthetic skin invented by G. Gregory Gallico, III.
1987: Digital Light Processing: Dr. Larry Hornbeck, Texas Instruments
1987: Disposable contact lenses invented.
1987: Statin: Carl Hoffman
1987: The first 3-D video game invented.
1988: Digital cellular phones invented.
1988: Doppler radar invented by Christian Andreas Doppler.
1988: Prozac® invented at the Eli Lilly Company by inventor Ray Fuller.
1988: Ralph Alessio and Fredrik Olsen received a patent for the Indiglo ® nightlight. The bluish green light is used to illuminate the entire face of a watch.
1988: The first patent for a genetically engineered animal is issued to Harvard University researchers Philip Leder and Timothy Stewart.
1988: The RU-486 (abortion pill) invented.
1989: High-definition television invented.

What type of camcorder do youtubers use?

Mark Mark

youtubers like shane dawson or ray william johnson all use amazing looking camcorders what camcorder is there a cheap camcorder that gives you somewhat the same resault?

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Flip Ultra Camcorder 2nd Generation, 120 Minutes ..
Easy-to-use, pocket-sized camcorder featuring one-touch recording and digital zoom
Captures 120 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 4 GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your computer to launch FlipShare software
Built-in FlipShare software lets you easily email videos, edit individual clips, and upload video to sharing sites like YouTube and MySpace
Large 2-inch color LCD screen to play back and delete videos

Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation, 2 Hours
All-new MinoHD is the world's sleekest HD camcorder
Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots
Large, 2-Inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos

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Recommendations for digital camcorder and editing software?

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Rake

I wanted to get myself a digital camcorder and some editing software to teach myself how to use the camera and do some editing. I'm most interested in set-ups where the audio can be recorded separately from the picture.

Any suggestions on a decent, cost-effective first camera and software program? I'm talking about very simple editing, cutting, dissolving, blackouts, maybe wipes, dubbing, etc.

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For the camera:

Whats your budget first? 35mm cameras would give you that genuine "film look". Otherwise, you could buy an HD camcorder to give you the most detail.

For an editing suite:

Sony Vegas if you can't afford these three: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop.

Sony Vegas targets amateur video editors and hobbyists due to its very wide range of features that includes editing and effects production. Buy this all in one package - it is average.

Adobe Premiere is a specialized tool for video EDITING.. Sequencing of shots can be done here.

Adobe After Effects is a specialized tool for video EFFECTS! Don't expect to find a lot of presets for After Effects. The learning curve can be quite steep though. Create your own effects here

Photoshop is an excellent tool for still images :)

If you have a MAC.. ditch the adobe and go for Final Cut Pro - which is basically not that different (adobe premiere's initial coder and Final Cut Pro's initial creator are closely related toeach other :) )

NOTE: If you have a good computer, none of these programs would crash. I have not experienced crashing from any of these programs in our workspace. Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, and also Dreamweaver together were open and none crash as I used them on one computer.


In summary:

Get:

1. A Camcorder

2. A Tripod

3. A good computer

4. An Editing suite

5. A monitor calibration device - you don't want the color of your video to be slightly different from the one shown in your TV :)

What is the best camcorder for recording Parkour?

Tyler

I am trying to help a good friend of mine get sponsored. And recognized.. but the problem is I don't have a decent camera/camcorder. Editing software isn't the issue; it's the fact I don't have a good camera.. I am looking for a camcorder in the price range of $100-$200.

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It mostly depends on how intense your Parkour gets and from what point of view you want to record from. If you're looking for something from the participant's point of view i HIGHLY recommend looking at getting a GO-PRO hero $129.99 or hero 2 $299. they're durable and produce some pretty good quality footage. I used one to film a documentary on an pilot training company this last spring and put one on the helmet of a pilot in one of the stunt planes. There's no zoom or anything but it can still be mounted on a helmet, worn as a headband, mounted using a strap on poles and such, and you can always put it on a tripod. if you're looking for an observer point of view the go-pro would work and you can also look at going with either a Cannon or a Panasonic. The only issue there is that the majority of camcorders even on the consumer side are upwards of $350.

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An affordable, High Speed Camcorder/Camera that can shoot over 100 Frames per second?

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Q. Wondering if anyone knows of an affordable, High Speed Camcorder/Camera that can shoot over 100 Frames per second? I need it for a school project. Possibly where you can rent one?

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Unfortunately, most 100FPS camcorders aren't for the common hobbyists nor their pockets. You might want to check out
http://www.time-machines.com/ps_rentals.shtml

what is the best type of camcorder/camera?

Noah McCal

I might be going to San Diego this summer, and I am looking for a camcorder/camera that could take pics and take video. Waterproof would be the best, but if it isn't that would be fine. I am looking for a very high mega pixel camcorder. Thank you! =^P

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Hi there

First video is never measured in Mega pixles, that for stills always in resolution.

You do not give a bidget, so its a problem, there is no point in telling you about a $500 camera if you only want to spend 100.

How waterproof enough to take it swimming? most of them are 3m (10ft)

there are a few here

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=waterproof+camcorders&x=0&y=0

You will probably want HD which will give you the higher resolution, most will record to a flash card, so if you fill the card up you can simply down load it to a laptop, or get another card.

Most of these cameras will take stills, as well, but they will not be as good as a dedicated stills camera.

It will give you an idea of wahts about

RR

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What is a good inexpensive camcorder for independent filmmakers?

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Sandy R

I'm looking for a camcorder to buy, something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel to it. I will also need a tripod so it won't be shakey and all that but could you just tell me some good inexpensive camcorders that will give me what i'm looking for. I don't know much about camcorders and lenses but i'm looking into it. If anyone can help me with brands and prices of camcorders to look into I will be very thankful.

-M

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By "something that will not give me the whole 'home movie' effect and feel," I think your talking about the film-look. It can be replicated, through either software or in-camera. However, both these options are pretty expensive, and it doesn't sound like you have that much money right now. I'll get to that later, but for now I'm going to talk about cameras.

I dont know your budget, but from what you said, Im guessing you want a camera probably $800 or below (correct me if I'm wrong, and I'll re write this). In that price range, I cant recommend any particular camera, but follow these rules and you should have a pretty good beginner filmmaking camera:

1. Get miniDV- pretty obvious isn't it?
2. Look for a lot of manual functions- every cam has auto functions, but look for the ability to switch to manual focus, iris, shutter, etc.
3. 3ccds are better than 1
4. The newest isnt always the greatest- not really a rule but basically dont go and get the newest thing that just came out

Other plusses are mic ports, headphone ports, hot shoes, and optical image stabilizer.

If you get a tripod, get one with a fluid head. I'm not recommending a particular one, but look around on google. To tell you the truth, Im not exactly a pro on tripods. But a useful trick that you can do with your tripod is screw on your camera, and instead of opening up the legs, hold the legs together and walk with it. If you do it right, the tripod will absorb the shake from your hands giving you a very cheap steadicam effect.

I hope this helped, and I'm a filmmaker as well, and I always like meeting other filmmakers so feel free to contact me at evilgenius4930@yahoo.com

What is the best camera or camcorder that can take great pix and great video (preferably HD)?

Doodlin Th

I've looked at camcorders such as the mino flip HD and the new sony webbies and also casio's cameras with the video capabilities. Its all a mess and I'm really confused! I don't want crappy quality videos either. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

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Just like you, I have been on the lookout for a camcorder that could well take good pictures and high definition video at the same time. Although I have an SLR for my pictures, I still prefer my camcorder to be able to take some photos too when I'm pressed for time in between videos and photos.

I have trimmed my choices down to 3 in terms of price, brands and features.

1. Canon VIXIA HFS100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OI2YZQ/yoga089-20)

It's HD-capable with recordings up to 1920x1080. It has an auto exposure system and face detection for more vibrant videos. It has a built-in 8MP camera so it's actually a good 2-in-1 purchase.

2. The Samsung HMX-H104 HD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001OQC0H0/yoga089-20) is a mid-range compact camcorder that's also HD ready. This unit is more of a video camera rather a digital one so the drawback would be its camera feature. But it's also 1920x1080 Full HD quality so one is likely to capture a great video from this unit. It's lighter and smaller than the other camcorders available in the market so it makes it a choice for frequent travelers.

3. Sony HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive 12x Optical Zoom HD Camcorder (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001KAIOXY/yoga089-20) is one of Sony's best camcorders available. You can't go wrong with a Sony since it's already a well-trusted brand. It's just quite pricey but you get your money's worth with it.

I hope this helps. It's always nice to have choices :)

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What a good quality cheap video camer?

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UW

One that takes pretty good possibly hd video. One that's possibly under 80 dollars or a little more than 80

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Sony HDR-CX190 High Definition Handycam 5.3 MP Camcorder(2012 Model)

If you are looking for a small , but excellent Video Camera for the family videos with no Hassles, look no further.
This is the one. Below are some of the features , that I like personally

1) Small to fit into your pocket

2) Excellent Optical Zoom of 25X with Image stabilization (if you want to zoom in on the action at Kids events, this is the one)

3) Supports SDHC & SDXC , can go upto 64GB cards ( I have had only 32Gb Class 10 cards for excellent performance)

4) Comparable pricing at Amazon , No Tax, Free Shipping (Not gonna give my hard earned already taxed money to Uncle Sam on
products that I buy)

5) Excellent Video quality at 1080P ( I am more interested in Video rather than Still Photos on this Handycam)

6) Sony reliability and Perfection on Handycams ( Would not trust other brands, had Sony handycams for the last 15 yrs , never had a problem, all antiques now)

My review of the product is unbiased , I did this , because I had Sony handycams for a long time and wanted to acknowledge the reliability, value and excellence of the product, with Value for your money.

I am confused between Fujifilm S2980 and Samsung WB100?

eman

i really cant choose between both, and i can't find helping reviews over the internet, most reviews i found where about ppl who had just bought or received one of the cameras as a gift and were much excited about it!
i want to know if the review of ppl who used it for at least few months, the cons and pros
i know that Samsung has better zoom, and Fujifilm has a view finder but its not that important for me , iam more concerned with good quality that would last for a good period of time , idont wanna buy a camera that breaks down after few months

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Hi "eman" and welcome to Y!A Camcorders:

You appear to be in Egypt, so I don't know what search engine results you've been getting, but there are some professional reviews on CNet and Engadget, and elsewhere, that you'd find helpful. DP Review (http://dpreview.com) is another good site for digital camera reviews.

One tip: you are asking about two still-cameras (photos not videos) in the Camcorders section. The Y!A Cameras section is where most of the photo camera users hang out. If you're mainly wanting to shoot video, neither is really the best choice for you.

I know a lot of everyday camera users now want just one "gadget" for shooting both photos and videos, but "point & shoot" cameras (or even "bridge cameras" like these two models you are asking about) are a compromise when it comes to video.

My personal opinion, brand-wise, is that Fujifilm (the "Japanese Kodak") has been making cameras a lot longer than Samsung, and Fuji is generally a better choice. Samsung entered the camera market in 1995 when they bought German camera company Rollei, but isn't as well-known for quality lenses like Fuji is. I do not like the Samsung quality in their cellphone construction (owned several).

Here are some reviews, so you can make your own decision:
Fuji S2980 "Ephotozine review" (UK): http://www.ephotozine.com/article/fujifilm-finepix-s2980-digital-camera-review-20407
Samsung WB100 "Engadget review" with many user comments (US): http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/29/samsung-brings-out-wb100-camera-with-26x-lens/
Samsung WB150F "Ephotozine review" (only similar model they reviewed - UK): http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samsung-wb150f-ultra-zoom-review-18632
Samsung & Fuji "CNet side-by-side comparison" WB100 & two S4000-series & a Nikon Coolpix (similar prices): http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/samsung-wb100-red/4540-6501_7-35430119-4.html

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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What is the best camera that is 1920x1080p?

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I was trying to look for a full HD camera that is 1920x1080p. Does anyone know the best camcorder between $400 and $800 dollers. I am also looking for one that is good for filming fast moving things ( roller coasters). Can anyone give me some suggestions?

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If you want a good answer, answer this question again under the camcorders category. It will be tough finding it in your price range, but I would personally love to have a Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1. It shoots 1920 x 1080 at 60 fields per second, but it can do lower resolutions at higher framerates. For example, it will shoot 512 Ã 384 at 300 frames per second. That would be perfect for a roller coaster video.

ANSWERS, what is the best camcorder for snowboarding, READ BELOW?

Q. I want to get an HD camcorder for under $600 or a consumer non HD camcorder for under $400, I want to get a camcorder that has awesome clarity to shoot sponsor videos, and is a Flash Memory or MiniDV better for snowboarding and to make DVDs. Thanks

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after working in the film industry for almost 3 years and shooting snowboard/ski videos for local mountains like echo mountain, and copper mountain, here is what i have to say.

HD is not a easy rout to go. HD is a very unforgiving environment. First off, you need an HD camcorder. Those run about 1000 dollars averagely. You would also need a video editing program that supports editing in HD. Sony vegas is a common program but that runs you 500 bucks. You also need a ton of ram and a good graphics card that can process the HD video while editing. In the end you need an HD dvd burner that can burn your HD footage. If you fall short of one of these things the video in the end will not come out in true HD but will be brought down to normal SD quality. If you have the money and tools to shoot, edit, and play in HD then go for it!

I would go for miniDV any day. flash memory can only store a little data and the quality is not as supurb as mini dv

In my opinion i shot my first snowboard video on a panasonic pvgs 320. Its a great camcorder that has 3ccd's and has the best picture for a camera under 400 dollars. I currently own it and love it. If you don't want that camcorder then get something that is 3ccd. It will be making the people that watch it go WOW! 3ccd gives you supurb color and I highly reccomend it.

check out my youtube listed below. I have my first snowboard video on there and the quality may seem bitter (because its on youtube) but trust me the quality is the best for the price you pay.

also please check out my tutorial on my youtube below that shows you how to build a steadicam. that will let you ride behing your buddies and get spectacular footage thats SUPER STABLE. also invest in a wide angle for close up shots near the jumps and rails.

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How do you convert MOD video files to WMV?

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somewhere_

I have a JVC camcorder which records in MOD format. I simply cannot convert what it records into any useable format. The only place I can use the files is on YouTube. Can anybody help???? ?Very frustrated!

I'm trying to use MOD files with Windows Movie Maker and it rarely works.

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I have the JVC Hard Drive camera as well (30 GB), so I know what you are going through. I am making a DVD for an organization I am a part of and nothing edits the MOD files, go figure right. I know it is round about, but here is the solution I have come up with.
1 - - Download and install ConvertXtoDVD (http://www.vso-software.fr/products/convert_x_to_dvd/). Then drag and drop the files into the top left pane and click convert. It will start converting, take about on hour plus (it will give a better estimate than me).
2 - - In the meantime, put a disk in your DVD burned. When it is done converting, it will automatically burn the files to a video DVD.
3 - - You then take the burned DVD and 'rip' it with a burner. Just Google DVD ripper and you will find one.
- - *LEGAL STUFF* - - I want to remind anyone and everyone that ripping your OWN DVD's is not illegal. Just make sure that you do NOT break copyright laws and we are all easy peasy. Now that i have put that in the staff can't get too testy.

Needless to say, this will output your MOD files into whatever format you decided on (avi is my favorite).

What is the best quality canon video camcorder (professional) i can get with $2500 or less?

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Also, the main camera i have in mind right now is the canon xh a1. but i was wondering, do the canons 60d or 7d capture better video then the xh a1?

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In my opinion, Canon XA10 is currently the top-of-the-line Canon Professional camcorder.

The XA10 is the first model in Canonâs new XA series and is designed for users who are looking for excellent performance with a mobile body. By a wide range of manual features, Canonâs professional audio and picture quality combine the new model is a suitable option for independent users in places or work for owners of larger professional models who are looking for a compact addition to their current equipment.

Using the latest Canon imaging technologies, the XA10 provides a high image quality, despite the size. The Canon HD Camera System based on the DNA of Canonâs XF series uses Canon optics and a Pro HD CMOS image sensor.

A Canon HD Video lens produces crisp HD images with a smaller body than ever. With a 10x optical zoom, 30.4mm wide and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, the lens of the XA10 ensures the quality and versatility to support any type of recording. A 2x digital extender provides extra coverage in situations where real close-up is needed and an iris with eight blades ensures an almost circular background blur or bokeh. For added flexibility for wide-angle XA10 is compatible with the new WD-H58W wide panel, while existing 58mm filters and adapters can be used.

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