What is the best mini dv camcorder with optical zoom?

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onnie5000

I need a mini dv camcorder with optical zoom, manual focus & exposure adjustments and capable of connecting an external microphone. What is the best model and where can I get it?

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What is your budget?

Standard definition or high definition?

1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio in or XLR audio in?

Canon ZR960
Canon HV40
Sony HVR-HD1000U
Canon GL2
Sony HVR-A1U
Panasonic AG-DVX100
Sony HDR-FX7
Sony HDR-FX1000
Canon XL2
Sony HVR-Z5U
Sony HVR-Z1U
Canon XHA1
Canon XHG1
Canon XLH1

There's more, but this is a good start.

How do I hook up my mini-dv camcorder to the computer without a firewire?

pearls bef

I have a Sony mini-dv camcorder that I want to hook up to the computer.

It has a USB cord, but when I hook it up using the USB cord, the computer doesn't "recognize" the camera.

My PC doesn't have a firewire port.

How do I hook it up so I can put video onto my computer?

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Either

** add a firewire port to the computer (you did not tell us what computer you are using so we don't know if this is possible);

or

** get low quality analog video in using the AV-out cables connected to a USB "analog/digital converter" like those from Pinnacle (Dazzle), Roxio, Hauppage... and many others...

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Will a camcorder purchased from the US be compatible in Australia?

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Nick

I'm talking about stuff like cables and chargers. Would there be any problems using a camcorder bought from the US in Australia?

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You would need to use a current converter to charge a US-spec device in Australia. The video cables will work if the corresponding ports are present, but the signal the US-spec camera records will only play on TVs and monitors that can handle NTSC.

Where can I find stores that sell Kodak Zi8 Camcorders in Adelaide?

Jake

So my budget is $200 and there are stores selling them for less than that in Australia, but the problem is they're online and the camera is sent to you, I want to actually buy it from a real store itself.
So where is a store in Adelaide that sells Zi8 camcorders for around $200, doesn't matter if it's a bit over $200.

Thanks.

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The link below shows many camera shops in Adelaide. You can contact them and ask if they sell the Kodak Zi8. Also try your large electronic retailers or general retailers that carry cameras, camcorders, electronics.

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What is a better wireless mic system for use with Camcorder? UHF of VHF and why?

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Nolan H

I am looking to get a wireless mic system for use with my consumer grade Sony Camcorder. I am confused as to what system to get and which one will work best for recording indoors in apartments and condos and be good outdoors sometimes as well. Can someone help me?

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Hey there, this report might help you it, it gives the reader some of the differences between UHF and VHF: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/site/af9d127e26abf498/index.html/
Some small details in the article states that UHF has been considered better in the past years because it has a wider frequency range to choose from so you may have less interference. UHF will cost more and the battery life is usually less on them compared to VHF.
I have the Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series wireless lavalier set, and it works great for me (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324242-REG/Sennheiser_EW112PG2_A_Evolution_G2_100_Series.html ). I don't know exactly what type of microphone jack you have, but mine came with an XLR cable, and a 1/8" cable to use.
I hope this helps you out.

what are pixels and whats a good brand name for Camcorders?

Sean

I want a camcorder but i dont know how to buy one. I dont want to buy a $400 dollar piece of crap and i want something ressonable. what do I need to look for?

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"Pixels" is short for "picture element". The more pixels, the higher the resolution (and the sharper the picture -- especially if you enlarge it later). More pixels also use up more memory.

Which one is best for you? Try the consumer reports site. One allows you to read for free, the other charges a small subsctription fee. Compared to the price of a camcorder, a small subscription fee is cheap.

Keep in mind that the only real way to compare camcorders is to go to the store and pick one up. Only you can decide what camera feels right in your hand, and which one has the best looking picture (best looking to you). After reading the articles to get an idea of which cameras might be worth trying, head to Best Buy. I heard that JVC or Cannon is fairly good (Fuiji Film gets mixed results, depending on which one of my friends that I ask).

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Which video camera do you suggest with these features?

salam

- Two audio inputs.
- Good really sharpness (For uploading videos on the Internet)
- Proper for Chroma key (Not for using in dance or fast moving green screen scenes)
- Can be connected to data video switcher.
- record on memory.
- Less than $ 4000.
What about $1500 to $3500 and recording on tape?

Thank You.

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Now what do want 2 Audio inputs for? I can have as many audio inputs as I want using this - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html, hooking it to the single MIC jack on my camcorder.

Best video Quality to be had is shot by MiniDV tape camcorders. To get HD camcorder that could equal that Quality, you would need to spend in excess of $3300 to get that HD camcorder. HDV camcorders make as good as video as a MiniDV tape camcorder.

I use My Canon ZR MiniDV tape camcorders to shoot green screen videos all the time with no issues.

If the Data video switcher had IEEE1394 ports, your in business.

What is the best HD digital camcorder?

Dawn

I would like one with at least 3 CCD's, awesome zoom, and the ability to buy accessories that will make it possible to make blue ray DVD's. I have my eye on one but it is not on sale in stores yet, and I need it by the middle of March.
I have checked out various camcorder review sites, but they are from last year, and several new camcorders have been released since then that are not on the reviews. I haven't found one that is not out dated.

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since you don't mention a budget i could recommend the sony hvr v1p.

personally, i am smitten with my v1p. its around US$4000 or so but it's excellent and offers 25p. basically this means it'll do a good job in making it look like film. some seasoned camera ops say it's as good as super 16mm (in the right hands of course!)

i shot a feature with it and i was very pleased. the blow up was surprisingly good.

any budget hd/hdv cam will make bluray discs as they are suited to 1440 x 1080 (and native 1920) resolutions. but to really make a great looking film you can go past the v1. it uses cmos sensors instead of ccd which i think does a better job.

good luck!

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Can someone tell me a good HD camera?

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Chris

My birthday is coming up and I want a HD camera and 2010+ video editing software. Can someone recommend good one's? Thanks in advance.
My budget is around 200 dollars. I have a windows 7 but I don't know all of the stats for it. I have 4GB RAM, dual CPU's, and a video card. Hope that helps you.

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HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 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 and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

How long before this camera is considered obsolete?

upwardly_m

My son is a high school senior. Next year he wants to go to community college and live at home (at least that is reasonably affordable) instead of going away to school. He wants to take an expensive major however. Video production. We have been able to save about $5,000 towards his education. We are not wealthy people. The rest will have to come from loans and maybe a grant or scholarship.
We are looking at some "entry level" pro cameras in the $1500-1800 range. That's about 1/3 of our savings for his education.
Models include these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/518555-REG/Sony_HVRHD1000U_HVR_HD1000U_Digital_High_Definition.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745707-REG/Sony_HXR_MC2000U_HXR_MC2000U_Shoulder_Mount_AVCHD.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/878341-REG/Panasonic_hmc40kit_AG_HMC40_AVCCAM_HD_Camcorder.html
and
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749467-REG/Canon_4922B002_XA10_HD_Professional_Camcorder.html

My concern is he starts September 2013 so these products may not even be available by then or others will be available. We hope he graduates May 2015. He tells us when he graduates he will maybe find a freelance job or shoot local cable news, build up some experience, maybe after 2 years go for a B.A. at least part time.
Is anything we buy him in 2013 (summer) going to be any use to him as a working professional in 2015 (summer)? So let's say you are a class of 2012 graduate with an AAS in video production. The camera you purchased in the summer of 2010 when you first started, do you still use it professionally? Can you make anything doing freelance news videos, PR videos or local account commercials with this equipment?
We're going to do everything we can to help him. No doubt he will still be living at home in the summer of 2015. By then he's going to have a student loan to pay off. We have a 2005 Hyundai Accent that we are going to give him for college. I hope that thing still runs when it is 10 years old and he isn't making car payments on top of that. The thing has 120,000 miles on it but runs really well. I just fear when he graduates he's going to be in deep debt and have limited employment. I may be wrong. What do you think? Thanks.

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Hi "Upwardly Mobile":

Fellow Contributor "L" covered most of the bases quite well, but the only point he didn't underscore is that MOST good video & film production programs at community colleges HAVE the cameras, lights, mikes, tripods, and other gear that the students will learn on & use.

When I went to a local (but nationally prominent) university with a Broadcast/Film Dept., portable video was still fairly new, but all the film cameras, tripods, & light kits were supplied by the Department for students to "check out" as-needed for class projects.

And most video production students start out with Studio Production techniques (where it's easier for groups to learn 3-point lighting, camera setup & tripod/dolly operation, shot composition, audio techniques & mixing, etc.). No need for portable field gear there.

For field production & Electronic News Gathering, a good college will have a fair number of camcorders for students to use & check out (if needed for outside-of-class projects).

The same is true for Editing Software & computer workstations. Some college programs might be economizing and making students supply their own laptops for this, but all the major software companies offer Academic Editions of their normally-expensive edit suites at discounted prices. And of course, nowadays, apps like iMovie (Mac) and Movie Maker (PC) come "free" as part of the operating system and can accomplish what older (and expensive) software used to do, as far as basic editing.

As "L" mentioned, do a bit of "homework" yourself by contacting the community college's department head & instructors for your son's chosen major. Tour the facilities (studio and edit suites) and ask about the "equipment room" for student project gear. See what textbooks (a major expense) are required, and whether computer/laptop & software expense will be part of what's expected of your son. Only if there's little-or-no camcorder gear (or no hands-on studio cameras) would I recommend buying anything like the models from B+H that you listed.

Almost every cable TV & freelance video job I've had over the past 30 years has "supplied" (rented or company-owned) the cameras & grip gear I needed. I bring my own gear only when it's a "favor" or when what I have is better-suited to the task, or they want a "director with gear". My point being, your son doesn't need to own =any= camera gear to make a living freelancing. A good camera operator can stay busy in almost any part of the country, with just his/her skills. (Same for sound mixers & boom/wireless mike operators.)

hope this helps, and hope it saves you some money,
--Dennis C.
 

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Is the Polaroid HD 720p USB Digital Camcorder not only a camcorder but a camera in one also?

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leahsparkl

I want to make sure that the Polaroid HD 720p USB Digital Camcorder has a built in camera in it that takes pictures aside from shooting videos before I purchase this product. I looked online at the Polaroid website and the information gave about this product sounded pretty vague. Please advise. Thanks!

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Yes, pictures simply shoot from videos. It's always been that way and always will no doubt stay that way, too

My brand new out of the box Insignia 720p HD Camcorder will not turn on unless it is plugged into the wall.?

SJwpStuden

My brand new out of the box Insignia 720p HD Camcorder will not turn on unless it is plugged into the wall. When I plug it in, it does the chime noise and all and I can record, take pictures and everything. But If I unplug it from the wall it won't turn on at all. Any ideas?

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It sounds like you either have a bad battery, or with some devices you have to charge the battery for 12-24 hours before you use it. Check the manual to see if that's the issue.

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iv connected my laptop to my tv threw a hdmi cable the picture and sound are perfect its just the size,?

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tommyshez

so im wondering how i adjust the size of my screen so that it fills the television! my laptop is an inspirion 1525 any help would be appreciated. thanks

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"HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency (RF) coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA. HDMI connects digital audio/video sourcesâsuch as set-top boxes, upconvert DVD players, HD DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players, AVCHD camcorders, personal computers (PCs), video game consoles such as the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and AV receiversâto compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital televisions you should go through http://www.chromeaudio.com.au/
www.cobacable.com
www.dvear.com/ They provides all informations about HDMI cable and have online purchasing service for all their products with 30 days change of mind guarantee with reasonable rate."

suggest a best video recorder in very deep bore well with the depth of more than 200 feet?

nani123400

i want a video recorder for recording inside of a deep bore well from top to bottom with clear vision.

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Assuming the the well is empty, a wired (not wireless) consumer-grade, outdoor rated, security camera connected to a recorder is probably the less expensive better idea.

Since the camcorder's cable is not designed to carry the weight of the camera and cable, you will want to tie a decent cable to the camcorder and the camcorder's cable. Rope is not good because it stretches too much. Analog cameras use a RCA or BNC analog composite video connection. The recorder can be a simple as an old (working) VHS tape recorder or as current as a digital video recorder typically used for recording security camera video.

I would suggest using a 4-channel DVR and making a set-up where three of the cameras are looking at the walls of the hole while the fourth camera is looking down into the hole. This assumes the hole is big enough... The steel cable and video cable should be joined at 3 foot increments with plastic tie-wraps. Then roll the "combined cable" onto a spool. This way it is easy to roll out and roll in... consider making the cable at each cable tie so you know how deep the camera has gone.

If the bore-hole is small, then only one camera looking down is appropriate.

The camera should have built-in infrared lights so it can see in the dark ("night vision"). It would be silly to add an external light - you'll probably need to add another cable to provide power to the external light...

Swann, Lorex and many others make low-end consumer grade surveillance cameras and recorders suitable for this. They are inexpensive - so when they break, are inexpensive to replace. If you want rugged commercial grade equipment, expect to pay about $3,000 for a camera and $7,000 for a recorder.

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What is a good hd flash memory camcorder under $700?

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christine

I'm having a hard time finding one that isn't too small. Must have an external microphone as well as optical image stabilization. Of all the research I've done I still can't seem to come up with anything. Any suggestions would really be appreciated!!!

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Here are a couple that are the non-Flip type I think you're looking for. Both have pics in the links provided. Both also have 12x opt zoom (200x digital) and a max still res of 2048x1536.

Canon Vixia HF10 - $689 and got 317.08 rating points (camcorderinfo.com). 16 gb of internal storage.

The HF11 is $599 and got 313.75 rating points. It also has 32 gb of internal storage, so there's definitely some benefits if you choose this one instead.

I also ran across the HF100 which is going for $499 on a CNet review.

Is the Canon XA10 HD Professional Camcorder good for film making?

Bittercold

I'm starting out so this would be my first camcorder I have ever used.

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Hi "Bittercold":

Since you already asked twice last month about miniDV camcorders, I won't repeat any of the other Y!A pros' advice on that subject. I will, however, point you back to fellow Contributor "L's" Answer to you regarding the AVCHD format issues that the Canon XA10 records all its files in: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmxPdh4o1WYVv83bjYM0h6Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120324030021AAL8XNH

If you are interested in "filmmaking", then you are going to have to plan for editing, and AVCHD's lossy compression codec isn't the best for frame-accurate edits.

If you've never done any camcorder shooting at all, you might be better served starting out with something used from a good camera store or pawn shop, and making sure some of your budget money goes into the extra RAM & fast hard drives (among other things) that editing HD footage will require. Try a $250-$500 test run, before you go spending almost 2-grand.

Feel free to update us with what kind of stuff you plan to shoot, for better feedback. It makes a difference:

When I get hired by Coach Schuman or one of the other Yahoo!Sports' "Rivals 100" coaches to videotape a football event, they expect me to bring a miniDV format camcorder, not a flash-card AVCHD or H.264 unit, no matter how expensive. And small-is-good with run & gun sports shooting, so I use a Canon ZR-series or Panasonic GS-80 (both under $700), rather than my $3000 Sony Z1U. We shoot everything in 4:3 Standard Def, since that's what the editor, the other coaches, and all the other shooters work in. And the low-compression DV codecs make for good action footage and easy edits.

The Canon XA10 has pro-audio features, good Canon glass optics, dual SD slots, etc., but I can't say if it's the best deal for you.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Tips & advice to buying a waterproof handheld camcorder?

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Victoria

I am looking for a WATERPROOF HANDHELD CAMCORDER for a trip that I am going on. I need tips and advice for what to look for when buying the camcorder. It doesn't matter about cost, I just need to know the suitable quality for going on a vacation, where there is great quality of sound, good picture, can be used when snorkelling, good battery life, etc.

If anyone could give me tips, advice, or their knowledge from personal experiences on what to look for and what sort of brands are good or bad when buying them. Also websites of places I could buy one is good too. Any sort of information or websites where I can research more would be greatly appreciated too.

I would like the style of all of these to see but being waterproof.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/06/sony-handycam-hdr-gw77v-hands-on/
http://techleash.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Sony_Bloggie_Pocket_HD_Camcorder.jpg
http://hd-cheaply.com/camcorders/aiptek-a-hd-camcorder-records-720p-at-30fps-for-under-150/

Thank you for your help in advance. :)

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Amazon/EBay

What is the best camcorder overall currently in 2012?

Q.

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Best Video Quality from any of the Camcorders in the Consumer Level Camcorders Category, is any MiniDV tape Camcorder. To get a HD camcorder that could take as High as Quality Video as MiniDV tape Camcorder does, one could not find it in any HD camcorder costing under $3300 or higher.

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

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How do I download video from my camcorder hard drive to my computer?

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periwinkle

I have a JVC everio with a hard drive. We've never been able to download anything to a computer. The instruction manual is completely unhelpful in this area. We were doing it on a DVD player/burner with our TV but that has now died. We need to get the video off badly. Can you please help? I'd be glad to add more info if it's needed. Also, layman's terms please. This is definitely not my area. Thanks.

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I have a similar camera. There should be something in the settings about what to do when your cam is connected by USB. You want it to act like a hard drive. Then you should get a pop up window when you plug the camera cable into your computer (like when you plug in a thumb drive) and you will see something like "DCIM" or "JVC1000" or whatever as a folder name. Just browse around and you should find your video and then drag it (or everyting) over to your desktop and you will be fine.

Best of luck!

What is the best Hard Drive camcorder on the market?

Sandra D

I was planning on buying Sony SR47 (60 GB) hard drive camcorder, but I did not read too many good reviews on it.
($399.99)
Any suggestions??

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Just to be clear - the Sony DCR-SR47 is an entry level, consumer grade, internal hard drive based camcorder. It is nowhere near "best".

Personally, I do not recommend internal hard drive based camcorders because of their known problems with vibration, loud audio, and high altitude... they can stop recording under these conditions. Flash memory and miniDV tape do not sffer from these problems. As well, HDD camcorders can be VERY challenging when the camcorder breaks and the video has not already been transferred to a computer. The removable media used by miniDV tape and flash memory can be used by other camcorders so access to the video is easier after camcorder failure.

The video file formats are the same when comparing HDD and flash memory - assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same, the video quality from these camcorders is the same. The only difference is the storage media. Standard definition DV (used by miniDV tape based camcorders) is much less compressed and results in better video quality - again, assuming the lenses and imaging chips are the same size as the "equivalent" HDD and flash memory camcorders... MiniDV tape based camcorders require your computer to have a firewire port. HDD and flash memory camcorders use USB to copy the files - but many times those files need to be converted using a utility like MPEG StreamClip before a video editor can deal with it.

I strongly suggest you stay with miniDV tape (Sony DCR-HC62, Panasonic PV-GS320, Canon ZR960) or flash memory (Canon FS100) and skip hard disc drive camcorders. The ZR960 and FS100 have a mic jack (but no manual audio control) that other camcorders in this class do not have.

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Can anyone give me some easy to digest pointers on choosing a digital camcorder?

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ducksflymo

There is so much choice, and all i can remember is from my manual/SLR days.....this time i'm looking to collect quality images and sound, documentary style....mostly interviews and fly-on the wall stuff. Got a medium budget, gotta account for all the accessories. Any good search domains? Any brilliant suggestions? Best answer to the person who points me the most successful direction. need to know what to look for really...all these terms that i don't understand....

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Tape is not dead. It may be dying, especially in the consumer market, but it is not dead, and until we receive its equal or better, tape will be here to stay.

Tape =/= analog, but analog be put to tape, unless it's film. All the formats listed below are digital. The major thing you need to consider is what you want: image quality, ease of use, and ease of editing. Even if you don't plan on editing now, it still applies. MiniDV tapes offer the best image quality out of DVDs, or hard drive cams. (from now on, when I compare image quality, I mean in a cam of a similar quality/price, but with a different format. Obviously an $700 DVD cam will outperform a $200 miniDV cam). MiniDVs are also the easiest to edit. DVDs, on the other hand, are the Antichrist of editing formats, but they are the easiest to use (sort of), by the fact that you can pop one into your DVD player and watch your raw unedited footage instantaneously. Finally HDD cams. They try to combine ease of use with some editing functionality. Unfortunately, the only thing that HDD cams really have an advantage of is that they don't have to use any recording media. Transferring clips to your computer and watching them are relatively painless, but the same can't be said about editing. And MOST finally, HDV cams. You DON'T want these, unless: you have a 3.4 ghz computer or dual core 2 ghz processors, at least 1 GB of ram, an HDTV, and a blu-ray burner, disc, and player (if you don't want to export to tape).

Ok now that you've picked your format, you have all these other options to choose from. Basically, if its anything under $1000, the features will stay the same, except for Panasonic. All the other companies will have emphasis on automatic features, but the higher end Panasonic miniDV cameras have 3ccds for better color, and give you some prosumer controls for a less-than-prosumer price. If you want a documentary style images and sound, the Panasonic pv-gs300 or pv-gs500 may well be the camera for you. There was a 400, but you probably won't find one unless it's on eBay, but if you do, and you planned on getting a pv-gs series cam, get the 400. Trust me on this. Also if you want good sound for interviews, the above cams all come with mic ports and shoes (hot or cold, not too sure). Stick a $200 rode videomic on top, and you're good to go. Like I said, if you're just looking for auto functions, then any other manufacturer will be fine. I know I kind of rambled on and on in some areas, and didn't cover everything, so if you ever need more help, feel free to contact me from my answers profile. Hope this helps!

I need a relatively inexpensive camcorder that will be easily edited on a MacBook.?

Pedro

I'm looking for a camcorder that will work well outdoors. I'm a beginner, but I need good zoom (preferable easy controls) and something pretty durable. I'm shooting a little film sketch in the woods with some friends and I'm also doing some Vlogs. If you could post links that'd be great, and try to keep it under $400. Thanks =)

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I don't think there is a better camera for the price than the Sanyo Xacti CG10.
In fact the whole Sanyo range is great but the CG 10 is a real winner.
It shoots in HD, takes 10MP stills and fits in your pocket.
Incredibly cheap as well, around $200.
I have 3 Sanyo Xacti cameras, the very first one from about 5 years ago and still working great, the top of the range full HD and now the CG 10.
It's a brilliant little camera.
Now the best part, totally compatible with mac and iMovie.
Have a look at my YouTube channel - the Bluesfest Byron Bay 2009 video playlist.
All of this was taken with the CG 10, and edited in iMovie 09.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Zyfert
The only other thing you will need is a large capacity, high speed SD card and maybe a spare battery.
Regards, Zyfert

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What camcorder would be best for shooting sports and streaming live on the internet?

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pretzeladd

It would be used for capturing gymnastics. I would prefer not to get a camcorder that records to tape/disk (hard drive or memory card is okay). Any suggestions?

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To get good video quality I would suggest get HD camcorder and if you want HDD Canon VIXIA HG20 is a good choice
- 24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition
video - enabling improved color reproduction and tonality
- Record up to 22 hours of High Definition video to a 60 GB Hard Disk Drive
- Includes a genuine Canon 12x High Definition video lens
- Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor
It is easy to use and provide great video quality
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DTTCQA?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DTTCQA

or if you want more capacity Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DTXK8G?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001DTXK8G

What type of camcorder would be good for me to buy?

ceallaigh1

My finance and I want to buy a camcorder to film some of our honeymoon. After our wedding we are traveling around the US coast for about 2 months, and want to be able to share with some friends and family. I want to be able to plug into a computer and email to family. I want good definition, but I don't want to spend more than $200. Also something that's fairly small, we're going to be doing a lot of climbing. I appreciate any advice, I've never owned one before! Thanks.

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Hi Ceallaig!
I suggest you this cool camcorder for under 200$.
Hope it's help!

The Samsung SC-MX10 Memory Camcorder is perfect for recording video to post on YouTube or MySpace.
The SC-MX10 features a 1/6"" (680 k) Charged Coupled Device Sensor (CCD), 2.7"" LCD display, 34x optical zoom, USB 2.0 interface, and an SDHC/MMC card slot.

The SD card makes storing and transferring video to your PC quick and easy.
This camcorder records in 30p frame rate giving your videos a natural look and feel.
This camcorder also boasts Anti-Shake Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) to help guard against the inevitable problem of hand shake.
The SC-MX10 also works as a PC cam, allowing you to communicate via the Internet face-to-face with friends and family.

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I have a question about the Iphone 4g?

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Tyler C

I was wondering if all the rumors were true? Is there really an iphone 4g coming out in may-july? did apple actually come out & say this or is it just one huge rumor? My upgrade is on april 13th is it worth saving until the summer?

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The iPhone 4G is COMING!!!
December 12, 2009 - Are you ready? Release likely around June or July of 2010.

Lots of speculation is going around on the new iPhone 4g... in HD!!

Verizon Wireless is currently testing a CDMA version of the iPhone 4G and Verizon confirms they are making network changes to bring the iphone to their network. The new iPhone 4g is going to be loaded with awesome new features like video chat, multi-tasking and extreme downloading. (List of possible features below). Just when you think there is nothing else to come up with, more and more and more technology comes out. And it is on the rise, and not just at Apple, Inc!

Woo hoo! This iPhone 4g could also have dual core processors and higher and powerful graphic chips that can deliver higher video resolutions and better "still" images when taking pictures.

There are a few networks working on building a 4G network. T-mobile would be a likely carrier since they are GSM already. Sprint has a 4G network already... AT&T and Verizon Wireless are in the beginning stages. There are talks of Verizon Wireless getting iPhone sometime in 2010 since the exclusive contract with AT&T expires, but it could be renewed until 2012.

Whether or not it will be 4G will be up to them!... can they build in time? Regardless, there is much anticipation on how many people will leave AT&T for Verizon Wireless because of AT&T's lagging on app restrictions like Slingplayer and Google Voice and Skype (on #g network, not Wi-Fi).

AT&T's restrictions have caused the percentage of people that are JailBreaking their iPhones to rise since Jail Breaking usually comes with Cydia which is the app store for jail broken phones. Most of the applications, ringtones, and even iphone themes!...are free with Cydia. Winterboard is part of the download, and it very easily add's the changes to your phone so you dont have to figure how to do it on your own...it is VERY automated.

The Palm Pre on Sprint (Sprint now offering a 4G network) has made an attempt at being competitive with iPhone and Blackberry...but it's not looking good. Maybe their recent Android phone will help.

iPhone 4G looks promising in terms of being sleek, packed with new hardware and multi-tasking software. Very exciting.

A few features of iPhone 4G:

A new, sleeker body design.

OLED screen.

Multi-Tasking. (use multiple functions at once without going in and out of apps)

iChat camera (on the front so you can have video chat!!!)

32G (basic) and 64G of memory. Your sure to never run out.


Removable Battery.

Hi Definition Camera.

Hi Definition Camcorder.

Hi Definition audio.

Messaging light.

True GPS built in.

hope i helped you out :)

*sexxie*

whats better? a Mac OS X or Windows XP?

potatoe

i say mac becuz windows is a peice of shit that will crah every 5 minutes

Answer
With Bootcamp software from Apple. Windows XP can also be installed on macs but who wants it ???? Always Mac OS X is the best and if you want windows to reach this stage? Wait till year 2012

I'm long time mac user since 1984. And i have seen windows 95 a new OS coming up in year 1995.I have been using both OSs since then till Mac OS X 10.4 and XP professional.
Mac OS X was introduced in early around June 2001 and XP was introduced in around Nov 2001. Windows is just like an empty plate for yourself to serve and eat(ie get the third party). But Macs are packed with great features and software which you won't even get from the windows third party. Finally why is the Mac user base in the world very small ? Its just same as asking why Ferrari's Market share is less.They are expensive but worth to have.

Macs are designed for students, email & internet users, professionals users.
Apple products hardware & software are designed in such a way that all the complex tasks are done with simplicity and real ease. Looks great and cool.

Eg- iPods. On a iPod you know how easy is it to select a song you want from a collection of 10000 songs library. With just a few clicks on you iPod.Right..! Try that on any other MP3 player in market today.
Thats because the well designed hardware and software and most importantly well integration of the iTunes and iPod. But along with the easy use iPods look beautiful and cool.

Macs are similar. most easy to use, great user experience, great features.

FOR STUDENTS AND GENERAL COMPUTER USERS -
Easy to use with few Examples:-

Drag and drop-
Installation and uninstallation of applications. Just drag the application you want to install from the installation CD and drop in the Application folder and thats it, Installation done. In some cases we need to do installations in conventional way(like windows) but most of the times its drag and drop. For un-installation its just drag the application to the trash and empty it. un-installtion done. Very simple for general users. Same with moving folders and files.

True Plug and play- Of course now XP is also capable of it. But not 98,ME,2000.
With Macs plug and play works really smooth since Mac OS 8 days

Features:- Ok! the hardware looks cool so what about software the brain of the computer. Microsoft is following Apple for years. You will see these Mac feature in the next years release of Microsoft's next generation OS Vista.


Mac OS X- http://www.apple.com/macosx/newfeatures/...
Heart of the Mac with a smart way to do the tasks.
Cool looks and feel and really easy to use OS with Drag & Drop,
Aqua look, and really a great user experience.

Dashboard - instantly access to small apps like calculator, stock charts,weather,
clocks, telephone directory... Its really cool..

Spotlight- Instantly searches with lightening speed.

iChat A/V - Coolest experience for Instant messaging and video
conference with isight.


Automator - repeated tasks like renaming the file names is done
in a matter of few secs.

Mail Client - free with OS really cool features like slide show
of the image which come on your emails

Quicktime - Support for HD videos to mobile phone format 3G format. Great to have
mpeg -4 support in Quick time.

Front row:- Remote for a mac to explore you mac digital life from across the room
http://www.apple.com/macmini/frontrow.ht...

iLife suite - http://www.apple.com/ilife/
Free with any new Mac. Its really a great package of software which we
really require to manage our digital life style.

* iPhoto - Photos and view them with great effects and
slide show and even make books and calendar out of our own images.


* iMovie - Very easy to capture movies from the digital camcorder and easy to
to edit software. there are cool effects available

* iTunes - i Guess all iPod owner know how easy to used is the ipod with cool looks and great features. Really cool app to organize my music.
- Podcast:- Free audio and video stuff you subscribe

* iDVD - Feels like I'm doing a hollywood project. :-) This app has got great
themes for DVD introduction. I really love them.

*iWeb - Instantly create webpages with great templates provided by Apple

* GarageBand- create your own podcast or music.

DotMac - http://www.apple.com/dotmac/
Check all the best rated photo, videos, calenders,
http://dotmac.info/browse

Microsoft Office for Mac:- Originally Office was developed for Mac and still its a great app.Check out demo of office for mac in the below link
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.asp...
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.asp...

FOR PROFESSIONAL USERS -
http://philrussell.com/celebmac.html...

Professional apps - http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/...
Hollywood:-
More than 80 % of the hollywood movies have mac in there films. Because they use them much.

Music Artists:-
Almost all Music artists use mac , and also for video editing, 3D.

Ads agencies and print media:-
Photoshop image processing , desktop publishing, print media all are macs.

Other technologies:-
Firewire 800 - 800 mbps. USB 2 is 480 mbps
Superdrive - dual layer writes 8 Gb on a DVD
iSight - webcam http://www.apple.com/isight/
http://www.apple.com/imac/isight.html...
Airport Express :- 54 mbps wireless and stream music from your mac to your music system.
http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/...
http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/...
Mightmousse :-http://www.apple.com/mightymouse/...

GAMES- http://www.apple.com/games/
yes. Games are less for macs compaired to vast availbility for windows.But how less. Check the games section and hope somewhere you get similar game you like on windows.

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Where can I buy a good camcorder with IR night vision still currently manufactured?

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Kade

I'm looking into buying a camcorder for all purposes but some of those purposes involve filming in the dark. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any good camcorders with night vision still being manufactured and I would like the model to also be fairly new (2010-2011). If you know of any an answer would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
a check of amazon.com for "nightshot" turned up a number of new camcorders, mostly in the Sony DCR HCxx series. this is miniDV. Aiptek, a Chinese brand claims to have a similar feature but i wouldn't recommend their cameras. Sonystyle has no nightshot cameras listed as available.

Best portable Handycam and Digital camera ?

johnpau201

I am planning to buy a small tiny camcorder/digital camera which has 1080P recording.

If it has some built in flash card storage which can do around 5+ recording it will be great.

Any suggestions and model numbers are appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Can any of the current 4G cell phone does that ?

Answer
The GE DV1-GG Waterproof and Shockproof 1080P Pocket Video Camera has a Christmas bonus discount now of 35%, making it sell for under $85. You read that right: UNDER $85

It has won awards in every show it has been entered into, such as
WINNER: Digital Movie Awards,
WON the Silver Award at the 2011 Summer Digital Camera Grand Prix,
WON the Plus X award in Germany
Highly commended from GadgetSpeak.
Color: Graphite Grey
Just some of the best features are:
1080P Digital Video Camera
2.5 Inch auto brightness LCD screen
SD slot for SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB
Shockproof
Waterproof up to five meters
Built-in USB for easy transfer
66 owners have rated it 4 stars from 5.

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Does the high quality of movies,music videos and photos largely depend on the editing software?

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Bqueen56

I know that having a great quality camcorder and camera contributes but what about they editing and such? Like how they can completely alter the appearance of the photo or video shot.

Answer
You need to improve your editing skills and a knowledge of the applicable software.
If you use this one,simly finish these missions,you may have a look:
http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0oGkxCa6wlLkj4AlURXNyoA?p=site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.best-video-editor.com%2F&fr2=sb-top&fr=siteexplorer&sao=1
Some relevant info:
http://www.ask.com

How can I put the movies I recorded on my video camera on to my computer to edit?

Whitney B

I recorded video clips on my video camera that backs up straight to a DVDR cd. How can I get those clips from that cd on to my computer so I can edit them and make a movie? Please help!

Answer
MINIDVD
If you have a mini dvd camcorderâ¦.
You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (I downloaded http://www.handbrake.fr/ file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Usually you would import your videos and drop them in to the timeline, add transitions, menus, music, etc. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.

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