Help with my camcorder?

Dylan

i have a big wight line on the top of my camcorder it is just on the screen and goes away when i put it on the computer does anyone know how i can fix this

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Am I right to think that you mean a "big WHITE line" on the top of your camcorder LCD screen? If yes, does the same line appear on the computer screen when you connect it up to use it as a webcam? If there's no line on the computer screen, then it may be a problem with the LCD screen on the camcorder. You'll have to send it to the shop for a better advice on what's the problem.

In the meantime, you can do some research on the Internet by reading forums and website or checking with other people online with similar problems. Googling your camcorder's make (brand) and model number, together with a description of the problem is a good way to start. Also look up the manufacturer's website to see if they have a technical support section.

Camcorders?

KJ

I'm looking for a DVD or miniDV camcorder. There are so many out there. Any recommendations for about $400?

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Get the Canon Elura 100 it is a great mini dv.. Canon is top of the line on cameras and camcorders.. Sony is a hassle and not worth buying at all.

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Does the low megapixel count on nice camcorders mean the take bad still images?

Q. Well I just noticed that the really nice camcorders have low mp count, and I was going to buy one until I noticed that. Does it affect still image quality? If It does then I will go with a Dslr camera with 1080p recording abilities.
I know what megapixel are, and I was looking at some high end camcorders like the canon vixia hf g10. Every high end camcorder seems to be two to three mp. Does this mean they take bad stills?

They are all 1080p and $700+

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For your video it makes not even a lick of difference , generally most camcorders do not focus on the ability to have high mega-pixels for your photography.They work a lot on your 1080 lines , not how many pixels the crumby old photo will have , probably figuring that a photo is best taken from a camera used specifically for that use , and the quality of a photo is what is there if need be but not too add an extra bit of technology that will not only cost you extra money to have that better technology for snapshots that you will hardly use .. video quality is what you want , this is good , and generally the 3MP is a grab off a still of the 1080x720 frame , 3mp is iphone quality or around that mark , it isn't awesome , but it isn't bad , most camcorders focus on video quality and use a grab off the video for your stills to save you money for optical photography , as photo stills work off a different platform of light and settings if you start building it on top of existing camcorder functions ..
Personally I like the duel use camcorders like your dslr canon rebel t2i , as they offer top notch video and photo , the drawback is learning to manually operate them

is this a good camcorder or is there a much better version or something?

Q. Canon Optura 600

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The Optura 600 has proven, once again, that Canon produces some of the best consumer camcorders around at high ends. The top of the line Optura's performance was outstanding overall, with a strong showing in video performance and still performance. The large 1/2.8' CCD has obviously made some strides over the Optura 60, though that step-up comes at the cost of around $350. The manual controls left something to be desired. JVC and Panasonic have the courtesy to include a wide array of manual controls for those who want them, while Canon continues to reserve them for the much more expensive GL and XL series. We love the microphone jack and expandable battery port, but an accessory shoe (even a cold one) would have been a useful addition to the top. The biggest issue with the Optura 600 is handling. This is not a particularly comfortable camcorder to hold. Its appears to have been designed for one-handed use, but my hands told a different story.
For those that can afford a $1000+ camcorder, this is not a bad choice. The GR-X5 still slightly outweighs the Optura 600 as a performer, with low light performance as a major factor, but the race was close. This is doubtlessly the best Canon consumer camcorder this year, so if you feel a strong sense of brand loyalty, we recommend it heartily. If the whole field is open to you, shop around before you buy. Every camcorder in this competition - the Optura 600, the Panasonic PV-GS250, and Sony DCR-PC1000, and the JVC GR-X5 - have something to offer. Finding out what you like is up to you and your locally owned camera shop, where you can try them all out 'til your heart's content.

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