What is the best camcorder under 300 dollars to use for skate boarding? Dont care if its from Ebay.?

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A. I would consider Panasonic HDCTM15 16GB Full HD Camcorder
* Image Sensor (Effective) - 1.17 megapixels [16 - 9] / 1.17 megapixels [16 - 9] [Still Image] / Total Pixels 1.47 megapixels
* Optical Zoom 16x Focal Length 2.95-47.2mm; 35mm Film Camera Equivalent 44.1-706mm [16 - 9]
* Filter Diameter 30.5mm
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hi what camcorder around 300 dollar range has really good quality and sound and night vision and high def?

Q. i am 16 i just got a job and i wan to buy camcorder cause i love to make funny short movies but i want to know what is a good camcorder that has really good quality like 5 mega pixels is that good like if i was to make a video and put it on you tube it wouldnt be fuzzy or in pixels it would be a great video also i want a cam corder that has night vision and what is so specail about a high def camcorder also how would i be able to put my videos on a dvd so if u know a camcorder that would cover the things i need thank u

A. There is no camcorder that meets all your requirements.

If you drop the high definition requirements, look into the Sony consumer standard definition camcorders (DCR-HC52) for "good quality and sound and night vision".

If you drop the high definition and Night Vision requirements, look into the Canon ZR900 and ZR930 or the FS100.

Camcorders do not measure their image resolution using mega pixels - only still cameras do.

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Which canon vixia camcorder?

Q. I am looking to get a camcorder for skim videos... I was looking at the hfs20 and hfs10 but now there are some new ones out... I get really overwhelmed when looking at all the specs so i need some help... i was also looking at the canon t3i or t2i so give me those vs the vixia series.. Thank you

A. I would suggest to check out Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder
HDV format delivers high-definition video to miniDV tape
Genuine Canon 10x HD video lens; SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer
DIGIC DV II image processor; 24p Cinema Mode, 30p Progressive Mode
2.7-inch Multi-Angle Vivid Widescreen LCD

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What camcorder should I get?

Q. I want something with relatively good video quality and very good audio quality. I'm a songwriter and I like to record my songs, but I'm only willing to spend about $250-$300 dollars on one. What kind of camcorder should I get?

A. I recommended Canon FS200 Flash Memory Camcorder with 37x Optical Zoom.
Price: $299.00
Technical Details
Record video directly to a removable SDHC memory card
Genuine Canon lens with 41x Advanced Zoom, 37x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom
Digic DV II image processor
Widescreen HR recording, Dual Shot Mode and Image Stabilizer
Ultra-sleek, lightweight design allows you to take your camcorder with you anywhere

Zoom is good, and a steady hand or tripod is highly recommended for longer shots. Quick to start up, the auto lens cover is great, battery life also great.

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A video-camera/camcorder under 500 dollars with best video quality possible?

Q. I recently made a short film with my friends just using a digital camera that had a video capablities. Now i realized how much fun filming is and I want to do more. Now i just don't know what kind of video camera to get. I have a budget of up to 500 dollars and i want something that has really good quality(I know I might be asking for too much), has a large storage, and can be used with a tripod. I want to be able to edit my videos, but they won't be professional just for personal self-satisfaction. Really appreciate it.

A. 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 � 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. Not to mention, but the computer you upload your HD files to has to have at least a 1 GB video card and a separate Audio card that can support Direct X® 9 technology. Your normal every day computer has massive troubles with HD video. Consumer level HD camcorders interpolate the video. This means they take one frame, make up the next 4 or 5 frames, take a frame and repeat this, over and over, for the remainder of the video, every video it takes is like this. With a MiniDV tape camcorder, record 60 or 90 minutes ( camcorder settings), 90 seconds or less to change a tape and record for 60 or 90 more and repeat till you run out of tapes.

You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250. It is a MiniDV tape camcorder, has a MIC jack. You will need a Firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a Firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer. To say this is not HD, think about this. It would cost in excess of $3500 to get a HD camcorder that could equal the video Quality of a $250 Canon MiniDV tape camcorder.

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

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Whats a good camcorder?

Q. What type of camcorder does people like brittani louise taylor and shane dawson use?
They get really good quality and i want to know what they use because i want to buy one.
I was thinking this http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10121608&catid=23294&logon=&langid=EN
but i wasnt sure any suggestions under 500 dollars and a link ?

A. For under $500 I would recommend Sony HDR-CX100 AVCHD HD Camcorder
- Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video to built-in flash memory
- 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization
- 2.7-inch wide touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
- 4-megapixel still image capture; Face Detection
- 8 GB built-in memory
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but if you want cheaper one Canon FS200is a good choice.
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HQ camcorder under 400?

Q. I need a video camcorder with exceptional HQ video that is under 400 dollars. Maybe even cheaper if possible, but I just don't want to skip out on quality. I'm gonna use it to shoot videos, upload it to my macbook and edit it.

A. this may not be helpful but at best buy, there is a camcorder for $199




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A high definition camcorder under 400?

Q. I am looking to buy a camcorder but don't really know how to select there are no specific requirements just flash drive area and high definition

A. Hell yes easy. Look at "Kogan" they have the best HD cams for under $500

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can i get a mic for my camcorder?

Q. hi i have a JVC HM30 i want to know would i be able to get an external mic for it

A. If your camcorder has a MIC Jack, get a SM 58, industry standard microphone, I bought mine for $50. Then get a cord that goes from the XML plug on the MIC to the Mic Port on your camcorder.

If your camcorder does not have a MIC jack, you would need a digital recorder, that is purchase decision you need to make on size and function. Visit my page for examples of digital recorder, Microphone, Mixer most everything you need to capture good audio. Go get something similar and have fun.

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Sony HI8 Camcorder external mic?

Q. Hi so I'm 14 and found my dads old camcorder which is Sony hi8 trv65e
I like how it has a external mic jack and viewfinder which my hd camcorder doesn't so will any external mic work with it or do I need a specific one but just wondering will he hama rmz14 work and the rode videomic

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Which FireWire cable do I need to put the videos onto the computer thanks

A. Hi Ollie:

You and fellow Y!A Contributor Dave ("Palladini") are slightly mistaken about using FireWire with a Sony Hi8 camcorder. It's analog tape, not digital tape (like the more-recent Digital8 ones are -- they have Sony iLink outputs which require FireWire/DV output cables -- but not your camera).

You'll need an analog to digital video/audio converter or capture device. Don't bother with the cheap (under $50 or £25) models (skip anything sounding like "EasyCap"). The more you spend, the better the quality. And since you have the "E" model, you must be in the UK or Europe, which requires a PAL-TV compatible capture device, not NTSC (most are switchable, some are not).

If you are also a video-gamer, the Hauppauge PVR series (there's a gaming edition, too) are very good capture devices, and can serve double-duty to capture gameplay. Otherwise go for a Pinnacle (a/k/a Dazzle) USB 2.0 model in the $80-$130 range (£40-£65).

The Hama RMZ-14 does not get very good user reviews (see: http://www.eos-magazine-forum.com/showthread.php?3442-Hama-RMZ-14 ), so if you can afford the Røde VideoMic, I think you'll be happier with the results. Both are self-powered, and seem to have the correct 1/8" (3.5mm) plug that your Sony will accept. (The Røde uses a common 9V battery, whereas the Hama uses a tiny 357 watch-battery, which is typically more expensive and hard-to-find.) Hama seems to be a UK/Euro-only brand (I've never heard of them), whereas Røde is a respected worldwide brand.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Some questions about buying a professional camcorder for film and documentary making.?

Q. I want to make some films and documentaries also with effects and such, greenscreen, and all that other stuff.

I think I already know what computer and video editing software I am going to get namely i7 processor and Adobe.

I don't know hardly anything about professional camcorders. I have a amateur consumer SD harddrive Sony camcorder right now. I am looking into getting a professional HD cam. I am not sure what the differences are between the consumer and the pro? I don't know what features I would need and wouldn't want to be sorry after buying? Or what is the best cam or for the best price? Can you help me out just telling me about these cams and what is important to know and which is best and all the detailed insightful information I can get would be VERY helpful THANKS!

A. The typical differences:

Consumer: lacks manual controls for zoom, audio, focus, aperture, white balance, etc, on the outside of the camcorder. The manual capability may be available, but accessed via the menu/options system. If there is a focus/zoom ring, it is a single shared ring that can do one or the other - not both - most have no ring and use a rocker switch.
Prosumer/Pro: Manual controls for zoom, audio, focus, aperture, white balance, etc, on the outside of the camcorder. Some settings access through menu - but htey are not commonly used items or things that need adjusting in the middle of a scene or shoot. Focus, zoom and aperture are separate ring/controls.

Consumer: In the hard disc drive (HDD) and flash memory environment, save to very highly compressed MPEG2 standard definition video or in the case of high definition, very highly compressed AVCHD/MTS files. MiniDV tape based consumer camcorders same to the same high quality DV/HDV formats as their prosumer/pro-siblings. DVD based consumer camcorders use highest compressed VOB (standard definition) or AVCHD (high definition) format.
Prosumer/Pro: Typically, there are no internal hard disc drive prosumer or pro camcorders. If a HDD is used, it is external and connected using a firewire cable to the DV port of the miniDV tape based camcorder. These external HDDs record to DV/HDV. There are a couple of flash memory camcorders. Panasonic makes a couple that are (in my opinion) categorized incorrectly as they use AVCHD compression. The rest of the Panasonics that use flash (like the AG-HVX200) write DV/HDV or DVCPRO/HD to P2 cards. The Sony HVR-Z7 uses compact flash cards (not memory sticks!) to write DV/HDV or DV/XD/HDCAM files.

Consumer: Small lenses and small imaging chips get grainy under poor lighting conditions.
Prosumer/pro: Large lenses and imaging chips handle low light environments much better.

Consumer: 1/8" (3.5mm) audio-in jack - if there is one - most don't have them.
Prosumer: 1/8" (3.5mm) audio-in jack - all have them. A couple on the "edge" have XLR audio connectors.
Pro: ALL have XLR audio connectors. Some may have a 1/8" (3.5mm) audio-in jack for low-end wireless lav connectivity.

DV/HDV/DCVPRO/XD-HDCAM tape based camcorders require the editing computer to have a firewire port for importing DV/HDV. USB will not work. USB-to-firewire adapter/cable/converter/hub things won't work.

Higher-end pro grade gear uses SMTPE timecode for audio sync and other imprtant timing items. Generally, anything above prosumer does not take any stills. They have LANC for wire remote (so when you put the camera on a crane you can control zoom and focus remotely from behind the camera). Some have built-in Neutral Density filters to cover specific lighting conditions.

This is a start - there's lots more.

Start with a budget (starting at around $2,500). See what fits...

LOW end prosumer/pro DV/HDV cams are in the Sony HDR-FX1000 arena. The usual supects in the same field include the Sony HVR Z1, Z5, Z7... Panasonic AG-HVX200, Canon XH and XLH series and the JVC GY series. If you stay in the standard def area, then the Panasonic AG-DVX100 and Canon GL2 and XL2... and the Sony DSRPD170.

You will also want mics (I use a shotgun, wireless lavs and a stereo consenser mic); a good sturdy tripod (Bogen-Mafrotto and Libec are good starting points) and cases (I like Pelican)... and cables, etc... You can easily spend more on the accessories than the camera itself.

Then there is the editing environment... Is your computer up to the task? HDV is pretty resource intense... LOTS of CPU cycles, LOTS of RAM and LOTS of available external hard drive space.

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Recomendations for Webcam with Zoom capabilities?

Q. I'd like some recomendations for a webcam that has a good zoom lens on it. I'd also like a motion detection feature as well but that is secondary.

A. 99.9 percent of webcams are digital zoom. Fair warning that a webcam's zoom is not true zoom because the image is simply resized.

Most people that want emphasis on zoom use a camcorder with a USB interface, unless it 's for surveillance, then expect to simply move into a surveillance model - moreso because USB has a maximum bandwidth cable range of 15metres.

Surveillance in a webcam is usually program generated. There are quite a few freeware kits and company kits from Logitech and Creative that support the cameras they sell along with a range of webcams with some of the zoom and tracking capability you're looking for.

Hope this helps...

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What is a good camcorder for a amateur music video?

Q. Im getting a Beta 58a mic (Pro mic) and im into metal. I want a camcorder to make a music video or two. Not much money but looking around 80 to 150 bucks to spend on it. I know nothing about camcorders so if theres anyout there that would be good for me i have no clue where to look or who to buy from. I would like it to be HD as well.

A. Camcorders at the low end usually have no way to control the audio gain. Metal is loud. Loud audio will be recorded as being very muddy and most likely with lots of static. This is because the built-in automatic audio gain control cannot effectively deal with loud audio. After recording, this cannot be fixed with any tools - hardware or software.

It sounds like you are considering connecting the Beta 58 to the camcorder. First, camcorders in your stated price range usually have no "audio input" or mic connection. As far as I know, the Shure Beta 58a has a XLR connection. Consumer grade camcorders do not use a XLR connection. AND, assuming you have instruments behind you, lets think this through and assume you are using a camcorder with manual audio control and XLR audio inputs...

You are holding and singing into the mic. The instruments and drums are behind you. The audio recorded to the camcorder will have REALLY LOUD voice and the instruments will be buried in the background. the mix will be poor. You will be much better off connecting the mic to a mixing board and micing all the instruments (or using direct boxes for them) - if they don't get into the board, they will not be heard when recorded. In this manner the feed from the board to the camcorder can be mixed properly... another option (this works even better and is easier to do) is just place the camcorder with a good view and have it record what the house hears.

Your mic still needs to plug into a mixing board - which is what controls the PA system and that is how people hear you in the house/venue.

Since we just eliminated plugging your mic into the camcorder, that requirement falls off the list. We get back to needing a camera or camcorder that has some way to control the audio level being recorded. At your stated price range, I am not aware of anything available.

The closest I can get you is something in the Canon HF R series. The audio gain control consists of a "normal" and "attenuator" (for loud audio) setting in the camcorder's option menu. There may be other options - if you *think* you found the camcorder you want, download the camcorder's manual from the manufacturer's support site. If there is some sort of audio control it will be described there. If nothing is in there referring to controlling the recorded audio level, then the feature is not available.

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What is a good video camera for recording music videos?

Q. I need one that's under $300 . I'm not trying to record perfect Taylor Swift or Lil Wayne videos. I'm an underground rapper just wanting to make videos to go with my songs.

A. 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. 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 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 � 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://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

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how to transfer camcorder video on the computer with a samsung 33x optical zoom?

Q. i really need to put a video on the computer to send to a family member and i really dont know how any help?..

A. Which "samsung 33x optical zoom"?

Which computer?

MiniDV tape: Connect the camcorder's DV port (not USB) to the computer's firewire port (not USB) with a firewire cable (not USB). Camcorder in "Play/Edit" mode (at the power switch), launch the video editor in the computer and capture or import. Nothing will "show up" on the computer. USB is used only for transferring stills off the memory card. USB-to-firewire cable/converter/adapter things do not work.

Flash memory or hard disc drive based camcorder: Connect the camcorder's USB port to the computer's USB port with a USB cable. In PC or Play mode the camcorder mounts like any other mass storage device (if the correct USB drivers are installed. Sometimes this is not required. Launch the video editor and capture or import. If the flash memory or hard disc drive does show up, copy the video files form the camcorder. If MPG or MTS files, you may need to transcode them to a format your video editor can deal with. We have no way to know what you are using.

DVD based camcorder: Finalize the disc in the camcorder. Take the disc out of the camcorder and put in a drawer loading DVD drive in the computer. Use a DVD ripper to get the video off the DVD into a format your video editor can deal with. Warning: Video quality will be poor. DVD based standard definition camcorders were not designed to have their video edited.

Since you have not provided any detail about your camcorder or computer, there is not much more help we can provide.

If your camcorder uses storage media different from that listed above, please let us know in a new post. Digital 8 tape uses the firewire miniDV tape process. Analog video requires a "capture card" or analog/digital converter...

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HD Camcorders and High Optical Zooms !?

Q. Can someone give me some idea why camcorders with HD recording capability have optical zooms like 10-15x and there can't be found one with higher optical zooms?
Is there any technical limit on this?

A. The bigger the zoom range the bigger the compormises, so wide angles may become warped looking or the tele end may become soft.

On regular DV camcorders the resolution is usually .08mp (04.MP being used for the image) for HD camcorders it is around 2MP.

So HDV is more critical, you may not see the softness or more likely, colour fringing on an SD camera, but it would show on an HD camera.

Bear in mind the viewing environment as well. Flaws on a 28in screen won't be as obvious as on a 50in HD screen.

Another issue, particularly with consumer cameras is the small sensor, as a lens gets longer it suffers from f-drop (a reduced maximum aperture) the tiny 1/6 and 1/4.5 sensors packed to HD resolution will get diffraction (picture softening) at smaller apertures.

15x is acutally loads and loads anyway. You would need a steady tripod, camera remote and a big pile of sandbags to avoid shake above this. It's also harder to do smooth movements with such a big zoom.

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