What camcorder for youtube video making has taken the place of FLIP camcorders presently?

best camcorders on the market image

Hangtime U

Since the parent company has decided to stop producing FLIP camcorders on the market.

Answer
Youtube videos are made with everything from phones to pro camcorders, even this happened when the Flip was in full production. Just remember this axiom, cheap camcorder, cheap, unwatchable videos, HD camcorder, needs big, expensive computer to edit with. Just because you own any video camcorder, do not expect to shoot outstanding videos.

Does it matter what type of MiniDV tape is used for MiniDV Hi-Definition camcorders?

Avz J

Some Hi-Definition camcorders on the market use MiniDV just like some non-HD camcorders. There seem to be two kinds of MiniDV tapes: the standard kind which is most commonly found, and a special, more expensive kind which seems to be aimed at HD consumers. Would it be better to use a standard MiniDV tape in an HD MiniDV camcorder, or would it be better to use the more expensive kind?

Answer
they are the same.
however, miniDV has been on the market for over 10 years now and if you have to buy tape in an emergency from an unknown vendor, i would recomment the HDV label because that at least would be new stock.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

connecting a studio or condenser mic to a camcorder?

best camcorders with mic input image

killyouing

I am wanting to connect my studio mic (which requires phantom power) to my camcorder mic input so I can have better sound quality. Will doing that damage the camcorder or the mic at all? The camcorder is a Canon Vixia hf100 if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

Answer
A pro-grade "studio" condenser mic will use an XLR connector. The easiest way to do what you want will be to use aXLR adapter like a BeachTek DXA-6 or juicedLink CX231 that can also provide phantom power. Then, the XLR adapter plugs into the Canon FS100's 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo audio-in jack.

The good news is that these XLR adapters also have manual audio control - which the FS100 does not have. If you are using a single mic, be sure to put the "M"ono/"S"tereo switch on the XLR adapter in "M"ono mode. If it is in "S"tereo mode, only the right audio channel will be recorded in the camcorder.

Using a 1/8" cable tail adapter to XLR won't work because it does not carry phantom power.

The USB jack on the FS100 will not support any mics that use a USB cable. That connection is used ONLY for transferring video and stills OFF of the camcorder memory. Not for external audio connection.

How to use a boom mic without having a mic input in my camcorder?

Q. Hello. I am an about to work on a film using a camcorder. There isnt a mic input in my camera. i want better sound quality so my actors dont have to yell their lines. How can i do so? please help. I dont have the kind of money to buy a new camcorder. thank you :) <3

Answer
You use a separate audio recorder, like a Zoom H1 ($99.00). You can even use another video camera to pick up the audio (if you place it near your talent and out of camera sight). In fact just about all film makers use a field recorder and mics. The Zoom H1 is about your least expensive audio recorder to get decent sound. Use a clapper board (or clap your hands in front of the camera) to 'mark' your audio/video sync spot which you'll match up when you edit your film.

Powered by Yahoo! Answers