Friday, June 20, 2014

I need a good 1080p HD camcorder for under $250. Can anyone help me out?




Branon Dau


I don't need a big, professional HD canon or something, just a small hand help sony or toshiba or something camcorder. Please help, thank! :)


Answer
Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. HD camcorders 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. MiniDV tape camcorders give every frame of every shot and usually cost less.

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

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

Consumer level HD camcorders 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, 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 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. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders 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://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/zr960

Whats a good camcorder that cost under 250?




Me Enamora


I need one to make videos.


Answer
Panasonic HDC-TM80K HD Camcorder was a great buy for my family. We have a baby on the way, due April 9th. we decided it would be nice to start documenting this part of the pregnancy, delivery and the baby when she comes. The camera takes great video. I really like the quality and it looks great on our 47inch lcd hdtv. its a tiny thing so it fits great in my tiny hands and easy to carry in my purse or leave behind in small storage spaces. I'm really excited to start capturing the wonderful life moments ahead. the expandable memory is a great op for people like me who want to record as much as possible and edit out the useless later.




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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Good helmet cams (can you put them somewhere besides a helmet?)?




nisalurve


I'm looking into getting a helmet cam for a parkour friend of mine for Christmas. I'm on a tight budget and anything under a hundred dollars would be nice. Except he doesn't run around with a helmet on top of his head, and it seems like a bulky thing (yeah, I know, safety is a top priority bla bla bla). So where else could a good helmet camera go?

It doesn't have to be amazing quality, I'd just like something that won't break, that's easy to use, and not too blurry. Noise and other things don't really matter. Thanks!



Answer
Your in luck,
there a camcorder a recently found. It's very small (2inches tall to be exact).
It also designed to be a helmet cam, it has a strap on the back to attach it to any Velcro strap ect.

The best part is that the cost of owning one is only $12 (USA only)

Link below
http://savvyfilmmaker.blogspot.com/2011/10/watchdog-mini-hd-camcorder-12.html

I have around $3000 to spend solely on camera equipment. Which lens should I get?




Derec


Most** things I shoot for are for videos. I really love making short films and I just got an increase in budget. Anyway, I wanna know what lens I can get for this. Of course, I really don't wanna spend more than $1500 on lenses. I was told that prime lenses were the best options but I'm still unsure. I was reviewing the canon 85mm f1.8 as a choice and it seems very nice but, idk if I should spend the extra money and go for a 85mm f1.2. It's a hard decision as the second lens gives much better quality. But then there's the other side in which I could get more than one lens if I buy the f1.8. Right now I own a canon 6d and have the 50mm f1.4 lens. I had more but I sold them for personal reasons.
Please help!!



Answer
Here's an APS-C digital camcorder with an interchangeable lens system.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/890796-REG/Sony_NEX_VG30_Camcorder_Body_Only.html

The extra money can be used to shop for NEX lenses. Prime lenses are fast and can be used in low light. Zoom lenses are more versatile without moving out of place. I suggest you get a mix of both.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Category_Mirrorless+System+Lenses&sts=ma&ci=17912&N=4196380427&Ntt=sony+e-mount&Top+Nav-Search=Submit

Here's to help you how to choose lenses.

http://keerok-photography.blogspot.com/2011/05/lenses-so-many-of-them-there-is-no-best.html




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