Top And Best Camcorders: 2014-05-04

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Best HD Camcorder? ($400 budget)?

Jordan C

I'm looking for a good HD Camcorder for under 400 bucks, need to have great zoom and ability to macro really close and keep its quality. Any suggestions help, thanks.

Answer
HD camcorder that near your budget is Sanyo VPC-FH1 HD 1080p Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 16x advance zoom
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q3M9PY?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001Q3M9PY

or cheaper one Sanyo VPC-WH1 HD Waterproof Flash Memory Camcorder w/ 30x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%255Fp%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3DSanyo%2520VPC-WH1%2520%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dphoto&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

what is the best camcorder under 400$?

emma

a good quality one

Answer
I have been looking at camcorders for months now and finally decided on one. I was down to two picks one was the Canon Z700 and the other was the Panasonic GS59 I finally chose the Panasonic and made my purchase. I went to every website possible to find all the consumer reviews on all th models I was looking at and for price range these two had the best reviews. The Panasonic was 379.00 and the Canon was 399.00. I was looking at the DVD ones two but the reviews were the lowest and everyone said that they had problems with the clarity of the dvd and sometimes they wouldn't play back. I then checked out the hard drive ones which seemed nice and the reviews were good but I didn't want to spend over 500.00 for one . If you wind up getting a mini dv like I did you can still transfer the video to DVD on a PC I have done it several times already and the picture is great.Or just hook the camcorder up to your TV and it will play as is.
Good luck in your search I know exactly what your going through.

Top HD Camcorders under $500?

OutPut87

What are the top 2011 HD camcorders under $500?

Answer
The top HD camcorders for under $500 are all JUNK. It would take you in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could even compete withe video Quality of a $300 MiniDV tape camcorder.

consumer level HD camcorders have 3 issues. 1) Fuzzy, blurry, out of focus areas around people in the HD video. 2) Any movement in front of a recording HD camcorder shows up in the finished video with screen ghosts and artifacts following the movement, ruining the video. 3) Lack of record times. 1 hour, go home, no way to change storage or continue shooting. Some offer a whole whopping 30 minutes. What, record 1/3 of the event then put the camcorder away or leave.

You can get the Canon ZR960 for $250 or the ZR930 for about $300. Both of these camcorders are MiniDV tape based. Both camcorders have a Mic jack. Both of these camcorder can take better quality video and audio than any sub $3000 camcorder.

Connecting Canon MiniDV camcorder to Mac?

Alex

Hey, so I have a canon GL2 MiniDV camcorder which I've been trying to connect to my macbook pro (running most recent version of OSX Mountain Lion), but have been having trouble getting iMovie to recognize it. I'm using a firewire cable, but nothing appears under "devices" in neither iMovie nor Finder. The camcorder does recognize when the FireWire is plugged in to the laptop, however. I don't know if the GL2 came with software, as I got it from a friend. If anyone knows of some sort of compatibility software or driver, please let me know. (I tried using photostich, but the dialog box tells me I need to insert the CD-ROM containing the following software (PhotoStich) that came with your Canon product).
when I go to firewire under hardware, it says "Warning: Unable to list firewire devices. imovie is still not recognizing it, and neither is finder (the devices tab pops up on the left side of Finder under the "favorites" and "shared" tab.

Answer
Starting from the top...

With the camcorder off, connect the camcorder's DV port (not USB) to the computer's firewire poer (not USB) with a firewire cable. In your case, a 4-pin (camcorder side) to 9-pin (MacBook Pro side) firewire cable.

Link to the camcorder manual
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0900000646/01/GL2IM-EN.pdf
for location of the DV port on page 11 (under the flap at the back of the camcorder - under the USB port).

Power up the camcorder and put it into PLAY (VCR) mode. See page 35 in the manual. You do not need any software from Canon. Also be sure the "Card/Tape" switch is in the Tape position.

There is no "Devices" in iMovie or the Finder. Under the Apple, you can select "About this Mac" and click on "More Info" - then under "Hardware" select "Firewire". Since "PhotoStitch" is used for stills, it has nothing to do with video connectivity.

If the camcorder has been plugged/unplugged from the DV port with the camcorder on, it is possible to blow the firewire port - so do not do that. It is an expensive repair. ALWAYS power down the camcorder before plugging in or unplugging the DV cable to the camcorder.

Anyway... with the camcorder correctly connected to the MacBook Pro with the firewire cable and in Play/VCR mode, launch iMovie and name the project. When you get into iMovie, under File, select Import or Capture... it is a realtime capture (and should appear on the Mac). 30 minutes of video on the digital tape will take 30 minutes to import.

Assuming the camcorder menu items are at default, there is noting n the camcorder that needs to be set. If any changes were made and not put back, now is a good time to put them back.

The CDROM that came in the box with the camcorder has only Windows-specific software on it and nothing is on there your MacBookPro needs.

Need Help Selecting A Camcorder?

Blake

I need help selecting a camcorder. First: I want it priced between $100 to $300. Second: I want it to have good quality picture and sound. Third: I want to be good for making movies. Fourth: I want to sold from a trustworthy place. Please leave an answer and any other details. Thank You! Also I want it to be easy to use.

Answer
Canon ZR85 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Technical Details

* MiniDV camcorder takes video and stills and connects effortlessly to your computer, TV, or VCR
* 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 400x) and image stabilizer
* 2.5-inch LCD with 180-degree rotation
* Capture low-light recordings with Night Mode
* Record for up to 2 hour and 5 minutes on one battery charge
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-ZR85-MiniDV-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B0001AN1H8/?tag=bdd-linking-005-20

Canon FS300 Flash Memory Camcorder (Silver) - 2010 MODEL
Technical Details
Color: Silver

* Records video directly to removable SD memory cards
* Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz)
* Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
* Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
* Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-FS300-Memory-Camcorder-Silver/dp/B00322ON1K/?tag=bdd-linking-005-20
$$$

Buying a new and cheap camcorder!?

Randy Orto

like 10 bucks, please put a link for 1 for sale

Answer
CHECK THIS OUT
Canon ZR85 MiniDV Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom
Technical Details
* MiniDV camcorder takes video and stills and connects effortlessly to your computer, TV, or VCR
* 20x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 400x) and image stabilizer
* 2.5-inch LCD with 180-degree rotation
* Capture low-light recordings with Night Mode
* Record for up to 2 hour and 5 minutes on one battery charge
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-ZR85-MiniDV-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B0001AN1H8/?tag=bdd-linking-005-20

Canon FS300 Flash Memory Camcorder (Silver) - 2010 MODEL
Technical Details
Color: Silver

* Records video directly to removable SD memory cards
* Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design (7.9 oz)
* Genuine Canon 41x Advanced Zoom
* Canon DIGIC DV II Image Processor
* Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-FS300-Memory-Camcorder-Silver/dp/B00322ON1K/?tag=bdd-linking-005-20
$$$

Friday, May 9, 2014

What is the best camcorder overall currently in 2012?

Answer
A top of the line Sony or Red One....BUT...your looking at $80,000+ for the body PLUS the cost of lenses AND the associated accessories....which is the reason most people just rent the equipment.

do i need 24p in an HD camcorder?

Bob

Im looking at the top camcorders from canon and panasonic, the canon has the 24p "film like" look and the panny doesnt.

Answer
Sony HDR-CX190 High Definition Handycam 5.3 MP Camcorder with 25x Optical Zoom (2012 Model) has been a great HD camcorder so far. It is very small and lightweight, to say the least. I think the 70 series battery I bought for this unit weighs almost as much as the camera. The controls are good with the little screen joystick and menus. The color is very good on the screen, and the video is sharp. I like the 30x for videoing my stepsons' wrestling matches.

Best camcorder for under $400.....I'm sad, nobody is answering me :(?

Q. I am looking for a good camcorder between the $200-$400 range. I am getting up early to take advantage of the black Friday deals. Looking at all the millions of reviews and ratings on the millions of different types of camcorders is starting to give me a migraine. Two important functions I am looking for is decent recording time and easy to transfer to computer. All suggestions and opinions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving

Answer
1. Canon ZR600 Digital Camcorder
This digital camcorder by Canon has a 25x optical and 800x digital zoom. The ZR600 has a large amount of pre-set shooting modes, a great lens, and built in digital camera with a SD/MMC slot for storing digital photos. This camcorder is great for video beginners and has enough features that more advanced camcorder users will be happy too.

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2. Sony DCR-HC36 Digital Camcorder
This digital camcorder by Sony has a 20x optical and 800x digital zoom as well as a 2.5â touch panel LCD screen. The DCR-HC36 has a professional quality Carl Zeiss lens and a variety of built in shooting modes. The infrared Super NightShot is one of the best night shots in the consumer market making this camcorder ideal for someone who will be shooting a lot of video in low light situations. Digital stills can be taken with this camcorder and saved onto a Memory Stick.
3. Panasonic PV-GS59 Digital Camcorder
This digital camcorder by Panasonic has a 30x optical and 1000x digital zoom. In addition to a large zoom the PV-GS59 also has a zoom microphone that zooms in on the sound while you zoom into the picture. This camcorder has a 2.7â LCD screen and a MMC/SD card slot for saving digital stills taken with the camcorder.
4. Canon ZR500 Digital Camcorder
This camcorder by Canon is the same as the ZR600, just without the digital still feature. If you donât plan on using your digital camcorder as a digital camera as well you can save money by purchasing the ZR500 instead of the ZR600.
5. Sony DCR-HC26 Digital Camcorder
The DCR-HC26 by Sony is the same camcorder as Sonyâs DCR- HC26 with the exception of the digital camera. If you are not going to use the digital camera feature on the camcorder then the DCR-HC26 can save you money.

What is the best 1920x1080 Full HD camcorder under 400$?

Mark

I am trying desperately to purchase a very good camcorder under $400. I need something really nice with a great optical quality& great quality video with a full 1920x1080 HD. Thank you for your time.

Answer
Check out this top rated one and it has good discount too: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031RGKZI?ie=UTF8&tag=lotoshth-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B0031RGKZI

Thursday, May 8, 2014

What do you know about this camcorder?

Q. I bought a Aiptek High-Definition Digital Camcorder - Never had a camcorder before. Is this one any good?

Answer
here are some owner's reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Aiptek-720P-High-Definition-Camcorder-Black/product-reviews/B002MXX0JQ/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
generall, it's OK for a low priced camcorder.

you'll probably want to learn more about camcorders in general before spending good money on them - here's a good website:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/

How are the Sony HDD camcorders?

jobchambo

Best Price, Best one, Reviews, Anyone want to sell me one?

Answer
Here are some reviews of the Sony HDD camcorders:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/d/Reviews&level_b=Camcorder&level_c=Sony&level_d=HDD.htm
The top models perform much better than the lower priced models. I have the older model DCR-SR100, which is being replaced this year by the SR200 & SR300. The best price of the SR200 is around $600 to $650.

I also suggest that you look into the new Panasonic 3CCD HDD camcorder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M4KJV4/ref=wl_it_dp/104-4597660-7495121?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2S5TGXU4M8N7J&colid=15VSZIU8SP7BL

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Best camcorder for around $1,000?

The Anonym

I'm looking for the overall best camera that will give me almost movie-quality results. I have around $1,000 to spend. What should I get?

Answer
There are some top rated and cheaper than 1K camcorders that you should check out: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html

Were can I find a good, cheap camcorder?

Kimmi Keen

I'm looking for something good, maybe HD, that isn't too expensive. Like $250 max. Any suggestions?

Answer
Check out this blog, it listed the top rated and affordable camcorders to buy. There are some camcorder under $200.
http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html

What's a good HD camcorder for small time movie filming?

xk2

Now I know the question in a sense sums up what I want to know but I might as well add to it... right? Anyway, I need to get around four HD camcorders that will be used to film a total 98 hours of footage and then edited together for the final video> I would prefer the footage not to be compressed by the camcorder as to preserve quality and such. I have built a computer for mass amounts of editing(I won't list the full specs but I'll say it's powered by a Intel Core i7 920) with 4tb of storage(2x 2tb HDDs) so the uncompressed size of the source footage of the camcorders shouldn't be a worry.

If you need any more information or anything like that please just say, and I will be more then happy to add more.

Answer
1. you should have mentioned your budget

2. i have used all these HD camcorders in my lifetime and they shoot very professional footage

a. Sony Professional HVR-A1U CMOS High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ENON1A?tag=dcmb-20

Review: This camcorder is from the Sony Professional division with pro level warranty support. Sound is 70% of the experience and this camcorder delivers pro level XLR connectors with 48V power. For best sound results manually set the volume as high as possble keeping the peaks below 0db. The CMOS sensor produces amazing HD quality. A head shot of a person wearing a ball cap facing into strong direct sun with a deep shadow across their face does not blow out the highlights and shows full details in the shadow. I'm using Sony Vegas 7 to edit the results and I'm very happy with both the camcorder and Vegas.

This is bigger than the small consumer camcords but is about the same size as my old Sony Digital 8 camcorder and it's smaller than any other pro camcorder. Pro shooters are always amazed and comment on how small it is. Nothing produces this level of pro results without spending a lot more money.

While as good or better than the current crop of small HD consumer camcorders for shooing in low light there are better pro models such as the Sony Z1 and V1 for low light. The manual settings are via the touch screen and a not included PDA stylus is a must have to keep finger prints of the screen. 24fps can be done but you need Cineform Connect HD to do the pulldown from the Sony CF24 as the native CF24 is choppy until you use Cineform. If 24fps is a must the Sony V1 is a better choice.

b. Canon VIXIA HF S100 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OI2YZQ?tag=dcmb-20

review:
The Vixia hf s100 is an excellent camera. I just got it and I spent the weekend testing it. I didn't find any precise review for the postproduction workflow on Mac so I wrote my own for shooting in 24p mode. You will need fcpro 6.0.5 or fcexpress4. Connect the camera, select log and transfer with apple prores codec. The files will go into the scratch disk under the project name (mine is vixia test). All the files will be 29.97 fps interlaced (as a result of the way the camera deals with 24p in 60i).
Download a software called Jes DEINTERLACER, it's a freeware. drag and drop the files from the scratch disk and then select inverse telecine at 23.98 with direct export to apple intermediate codec. it' really fast. You'find the telecined files inside the same folder with the same name followed by the word PROJ (added by Jes). now put all the PROJ files in a folder you want, create a new project with timeline settings 23.98 fps, apple intermediate codec, import the folder with the footage (the one with the files ending in PROJ) and that's it. Start editing. You can easily go to pal or ntsc (my Vixia is NTSC) if you shoot 24p. I suggest to keep the color mode on when shooting in 24p. I haven't tested 30p or 60i as I don't need it. Hope this helps. The camera is an excellent one, nice in low light, nice audio quality from additional mic (depends on your mic quality, keep the levels automatic, much better than manual). I am super happy with the camera overall (as always when there is too much light it won't look good, I suggest an ND filter). Remember that if you want to go full quality HD you will need at least a class4 sdhc card (no need for the expensive class6). Also from my tests VOLTAICHD doesn't work very well to do the telecine. It is very slow (like 10 times slower than the process I just described) and the footage looks not good at all. So save the 40 bucks they want for it and use the free JES (what a nice piece of software....). The only annoing thing is that following my process you will phisically need the camera to be connected to your mac and you won't be able just to drag and drop the footage from the memory card (to do so you will need VOLTAIC to batch process the mts files created by the camera). Well, I'd rater get another memory card for the same price of the software and import the footage after the shooting. Good job Canon! ciao

c. Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OI2Z2I?tag=dcmb-20

d. Sony HDR-CX100 AVCHD HD Camcorder with Smile Shutter & 10x Optical Zoom (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PY41YQ?tag=dcmb-20

camcorder?

Q. wats the least amount of money i should pay to buy a good camcorder?.....it doesnt have to be like super hi-tech or anything, but i want the video and image quality to be good. also, wats a good brand of video camera to buy?

Answer
Personally I like Canon, Sony camcorder. You can try Canon DC210, it is 35X Zoom. I find a review for it,
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/11928/canon_dc210_camcorder/
A pretty price I can find for it is only $279.
http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=69291

traveling to india and we need your help pllllleeeeaaassse!!!!?

AnnaBanana

anyone that has been to india i need your help me and my friends r going to india and we need some help i need some ideas we have a 3900 dollar budget and we need lots of resturants and if u know prices that would help ALOT bc we know what we r doing but eating we need some help..... ooo and if u know of any websites please put the links in ur answer it wil help SSOOOOO much
thank you!!!!

Answer
http://www.chillibreeze.com/articles_various/cultural-tips-India.asp

Ten Cultural Tips for Foreigners Visiting India
The spirit of travel has lived on down the ages. India is an attraction for tourists with its mountains, deserts, historical monuments, wide cultural variety and vast stretch of beaches. The different states of India have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cultural niche. The following are ten of the cultural tips for foreigners visiting India.

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1. Greeting
Indians traditionally greet with hands put together in front of the chin saying` namasteâ or `namaskaramâ. A normal handshake may not be accepted by women and rarely by some traditionalists, but there is no offence meant. However nowadays, the handshake is reciprocated by most people in most places.
2. Attire
Indian women are expected to dress conservatively and modestly. Tourists should avoid tank tops, short skirts and shorts when going to public places. Women dressed in tight and short dresses could attract undesirable attention. Men should avoid going out bare-chested.
Although states have different climates, lightweight, loose yet covering cotton clothing is suitable for summers. For winters sweaters, jackets, hats, scarves and heavy woollens in mountainous regions is required. Bring light raincoats or umbrellas for monsoon seasons. Washable fabrics are the most convenient for maintenance, but dry cleaning services are also available everywhere.
3. Food
While going into a restaurant please check whether they serve non-vegetarian food as for large number of Hindus, eating meat is a religious taboo. Eat non-vegetarian food only in good restaurants since the hygiene factor may not be good in the smaller places. Beef is not available in most Indian restaurants as the cow is considered a sacred animal by Hindus. Pork too is not readily available in Indian restaurants except in some places serving Chinese or similar cuisines. In some traditional homes, guests and men often eat first - women and children often eat later or after the guests leave.
4. Sightseeing
Most religious places do not permit shoes inside their premises. In some places, there are restrictions on the movement/entry of persons from other religions. However in such places there will be prominent notices placed informing tourists of such restrictions. In many of the religious places it is compulsory to keep the head covered.
Photography is not always allowed, and at many places it is permitted only at a fee. There is usually a higher fee for using a camcorder. Not all public places allow smoking.
5. Public Interaction
There are a lot of opportunities for cheap shopping of souvenirs etc. around the tourist spots. However, there will also be hawkers and âguidesâ hustling you and trying to get you to buy something or take their services. Itâs best to put across a very clear âNOâ to their offers and then simply ignore them thereafter. Try to always approach a government guide or a person from a hotel where you have a booking about the places of interest and the options available. While on the move and asking for directions, itâs generally preferable to ask shopkeepers and again itâs always advisable to crosscheck with two people.
Of course, being a foreigner, especially in smaller towns, there could be a lot of eyes staring at you. But just ignore them and go on doing whatever you are involved in, especially since it's nothing but plain curiosity.
6. Right hand usage
It is the Indian tradition to give and take anything important using the right hand. This tradition is firmly rooted across most of the country. Be it business or eating, the right hand is what is used. The right hand is used while handing over money or anything important.
7. Use last name with the title
People should be addressed by their last name while meeting for the first time. Use the honorific and their last name e.g. Mr. Ahmed, Mrs. Dubey etc. Whenever speaking with somebody older, try to be as respectful as required.
8. Tipping
At hotels and restaurants tipping is a norm. About 10% of the bill is usually the norm. Tipping the cab drivers is not necessary. Hotel staff is normally tipped only at the end of the stay.
9. Lines and crowds
India can at times present a disorderly and noisy face. There is usually a queue for everything â public transport, entrance into tourist spots etc. But what could be daunting for the tourist is the tendency of many to break the queue and rush in. But donât get overly perturbed as it is usually limited to good-natured jostling to get ones work done faster. Try to maintain the queue or if it becomes a free-for-all, you might as well join in and get your work done. In certain places there is a separate reserved side/line for women eg. public

buying camcorder in USA using it in India?

Subrahmany

So if i want to buy a dvd camcorder in US and gift it to some one in India, can't he use it in India because of
1) region code on the dvd's?
2) PALvsNTSC format difference..
3) AC adapter - will this work with indian voltage system?

Thanks
Subni

Answer
1) DVD is DVD, right into a computer or player
2) same as above
3) look for 120 to 240volts on the adapter, all my video equip. works in Asia, check yours, it should.

Best DSLR camera under $400???...PLZ HELP ASAP?

what is the best DSLR camera on the market that i can find under $400???....PLZ HELP!!!

THANX SO MUCH!!

Answer
Well, here's the short answer: decent dslr's cost more than $400.00. Unless you already have a collection of lenses, that pricepoint is too limiting, and you can buy a much better non-slr digital camera with decent flexibility. If ya gotta, then my choice is the Olympus Evolt E-410 10 MP Digital SLR, which I've seen for less than that on sale. Understand, that's the body only- a good lens will generally run at least another $150.00...
I totally understand the frustration- the choices are just too limiting. Companies like Nikon, Cannon et al want you to pay a premium for being able to use lenses from your old 35mm slr on your new digital unit. My personal preference has more to do with my shooting style than anything else, because I generally shoot outside in daylight and do both distant objects and extreme closeups. My choice at around $400.00 is the OLYMPUS SP-560UZ 8.0 MP. It runs about $340.00; it has an 18x zoom and can focus as close as .4" from objects for killer closeups of flowers, insects, etc. Color quality is good under daylight conditions too, so it takes decent portraits and landscapes as well as really good shots of wildlife (18x zoom is very helpful). That leaves enough in your budget to buy a 2gb memory card. One quirk- xD cards are all it takes, which are prone to corruption when mishandled and have a proprietary format- leave your card in the camera. Buy a type "h", not a type "m" for faster downloads and use the USB cord to access your images. Lost three cards to that way before I learned the trick. Here's a link to the manufacturer's page on the camera: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1316&fl=4.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but I'd hate to see you get something that you weren't going to like.
Hate Olympus? Try this one, which can also be found at around your pricepoint: http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Cameras-Camcorders/Digital-Cameras/Lumix-Digital-Cameras/model.DMC-FZ50K_11002_7000000000000005702
Panasonic lists it at about $600.00, but that's just to protect their distributors. Hope this helps.

HD video cameras under $400.00?

bobshob

Okay, so I bought an HV20 from ontimedigital.com, but that website is a scam, so now I'm looking for any good HD video camera, using tapes would be preferred, under $400.00. Does anyone know a website (or store) that sells HD video cameras for that? thanks.

Answer
Check out this Sammy:

Samsung SC-HMX10 8GB Flash Memory High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom (SDHC compatible): $379.98
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MAQSD6?ie=UTF8&tag=3730042889-20

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Amateur movie making professional camcorder suggestion?

Justin Har

I'm looking to buy a professional movie making camcorder. I have looked around I have been on Google and I have entered top 10 best movie making camcorders. They don't really lower my searches down. I'm looking for something that has good sound quality. Something that takes good videos inside and outside. Something that i can use to enter film festivals with and stuff like that. I was also wondering if anybody knew any good movie making software. Thanks to all that can help me.

Answer
Camcorders which use Mini Digital Video tapes (popularly called mini DV) are the best. Such camcorder records digital video on tape. A Mini DV camcorder captures video in what is known as Real Time format and thereby stores more detail than camcorders which uses DVD, flash memory and hard disc.

Videos shot from cameras other than that which uses tape/Mini DV, are not meant for editing. As such they don't help in making videos worth keeping for future.

All Hollywood videos are shot with cameras which uses tape like Mini DV.
Besides, getting familiar with tapes also helps in going professional as all professional cameras use tapes, not DVD or hard disc or flash memory.

Personally, I'm using a Sony HDR HC9E for making semi-professional videos.
Sony HDR HC9E which is HD is a simi professional camera and it is moderately priced.
You may view the rusult of this cam at my youtube page:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-_HjbHU73A
(This video is only the compressed format in flv)

My other camera is Sony DCR HC27. Its really a cheap one which shoots great video.
You can go for the latest Sony camcorders which has the series "DCR HC__".
The DCR HC__ series are real cheap yet captures great Video that even TV stations accepts footages taken by this mini DV cam.

Looking for a good camcorder to make movies with?

alli8188

I am wanting to get my boyfriend a good camcorder for christmas but i don't know anything about them. he is an ametuer film maker so i need something that would suit his needs. any ideas? nothing too too expensive please.

Answer
Here's a list of top camcorders for 2006:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/CamInfo-Selects-2006.htm

It may be best if you ask your boyfriend...somehow, without spoiling the surprise.

What is the best camcorder under 600 dollars?

dearapd418

Is it Panasonic PV-GS 180? If it is, i am going to get one.

Answer
If Panasonic is your choice, and if u have a budget tht much, get a GS300 instead, its only a step down frm their flagship consumer miniDV cam, the GS500 (but many prosumers still give the older model GS400 a higher mark).
Pana's range of miniDV camcorders r good. They offer 3 CCDs instead of 1, resulting more vivid and trueer color reproductions.
Also, if video quality and ease of editing r your main priorities, get a miniDV cam. The format is still superior compared to DVD/Hardisk-based formats on newer cams. Thats why pro video guys r still using tape-based camcorders. Tapes r also cheap n can be reused many times (but keep it max 5 times) and stick to 1 brand of tape only.
go to the link below to read about it, and also to read many other reviews..

What is the best camcorder for film making under $600?

christian

I am an independent film maker in college, and im looking to buy an HD camcorder but im not sure what camera will provide a film look and be under $600 at the same time. PLEASE HELP!!

Answer
Canon HV20 no questions. Maybe the HV30, but I don't think it is good enough to pay that much more, almost 40 bucks. And also you will want a decent shotgun mic if you want good audio which could run another 100 dollars. So if you have a $600.00 budget this is what I would get....

Canon HV20 from: http://www.topchoicedigital.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=9956788&l=Froogle
Adzen ECZ 990 Shotgun Mic from: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/3646-REG/Azden_ECZ_990_ECZ_990_Super_Cardioid_Shotgun.html
Then invest the other approximate $100 into lighting, or making something that indymogul.com has made that you could use in your videos, check them out.

Monday, May 5, 2014

WHAT IS THE BEST HD 3D CAMCORDER?

p kelly

Answer
The top HD 3D camcorder brands are JVC, Canon and Panasonic. The list of top 15 camcorders was published here http://bestbuyings.com/review/camcorders-panasonic-v100k-42x-intelligent-zoom-sd-camcorder-black-review-357472620.html

What is the best depends on what are the features you need, how much you are willing to spend for it. Canon EOS C100 is perhaps the highest quality. It has DSLR quality video, it is optimized for run-and-gun and one-man-band style shooting, a specialty of event videographers, documentarians and independent filmmakers. It has several unique features: One Shot AF, Push Auto Iris, a built-in microphone, non-compression HDMI out and superimposed timecode and 2:3 pull down marker

Question about my JVC camcorder?

PrincessJ

I have a JVC Digital Video Camera GR-D250U and I was wondering how I can get stuff off of it onto my PC? Is there a place where I can put a memory card or a USB I can use? The camera takes pictures and I would like to use it to take my daughters Christmas pictures since I broke my regular camera.

Any help would be appreciated.

Answer
Ok your video camera is a mini-dv (tape) the only way to get the video off it is via firewire IEEE1394. Check your computers has a firewire port, go to device manager and look for it. if it has then you only need a cable if not then you need to get a card and cable you can get them both for about $45. install the card very simple, and turn the computer on. windows will sort everything out for you.

connect the camera to the computer and turn the camera to play/edit mode. Again windows will detect it and install its own drivers. you can then use movie maker to capture the video, open WMM and go to capture video. Its that simple/

as for taking stills, look at the spec could not see that it does.

go here for the handbook.

http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027359&pathId=26&page=1&archive=true
Does not have USB.........................
on lft hand side towards the top of the page.

Good luck

RR

Best camcorder brand?

Drop Dead,

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UK Citizens please answer?

Anon

A friend of mine has a television and a cable box (unconnected to aerial), but no license - although never watches TV [really uses it for just video games and playing back camcorder footage].

Does anyone know what happens during a TV license inspection? Has anyone ever had an inspector come in to their house after allowing them in (they really need a warrant to).

If my friend hid their TV (Virgin Media box) in their room, would there be any problems with just having a TV and no license (no broadcast media is being watched in this home at all).

Answer
TV Licensing has a database of every address in this country that has a television, so it is pointless hiding it.

You can find all the information regarding licences and detection at this official website...
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/detection-and-penalties-top5/
This section of that site deals with having a TV that is not used for watching programmes on...
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/topics/what-if-a-tv-licence-is-not-needed-top12/