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.

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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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Flash Memory Camcorder under $600 for traveling?

Q. Preferred Canon, but I'm willing to try other brands
Memory- FLASH Memory only. NO HDD, CD, TAPE
FULL HD
And give me all the tips you can about buying camcorders.
Thanks.

A. Canon is one of the staples as far as HD is concerned. If Money is not as much of an issue for you then and more than $600.00 is possible, i HIGHLY recommend the Canon Vixia HF G10 or Sony HDR-PJ30V. the Sony is closer to your price range you mentioned. if money is more of an issue i'd still stick with canon and go for a lesser HD capable model.

If you are looking for a great pocket cam and not in fact a full camcorder then Flip Ultra HD Gen 3 is a good one, so is the Kodak Zi8, or if you are wanting expert quality and again money is not an isuse the Zoom Q3HD is a good pocket model as well. If you can save a little more you might also check into the Canon DSLR cameras they are mainly for pictures but also do a great job with 1080P,60FPS full HD video as well.
Hope this helps
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Camcorder?

Q. I am thinking about buying a camcorder. What is a good one to buy and how long of videos can it take? I would also love a pink one but if not that is perfectly fine. I also don't have that great of a budget to spend so please keep it cheaper. (I still want a good one though!) Thanks!

A. You should get a camcorder with a hard drive instead of a tape or a dvd.

The sony 100gb handy cam is great. That's what we just bought, never would I go back to a tape or a DVD, you can burn them directly off your computer.

They run for about $1200 but you can get ones with smaller hard drives for about $600

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Camcorders???

Q. I have wanted to buy a new camcorder for a while now, but just recently started to actually shop around for one. I have been thinking about the sony handycam dcr sr42, but the reviews i read about it are not very promising. I do not know very much about cameras in general, so I was hoping someone could suggest a good camcorder that they have used before and really liked. I'll probably only use mine for stuff like home movies (vacations, recitals, etc.). I would like it to be a good size (not very large, easy to carry around) and take high quality footage that ca nbe easily transferred to a PC to be edited. I would also like to know which you think is more conveniant and easy to work with: tape, dvd, or hard drive based?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

A. Hello! Nice to share my hobby with you.

I have evolve from using camera starting from Hi-8, Digital 8, MiniDV, DVD and now Hard Disc base and of more than 8 years using various model and brand.

SONY cameras and CANON are most my preferred brand. Most cameras have pro and cons. But I assume that you are just a hobbyist and not taking picture professionally. You will learn to adapt and familiarized and learn to master the camcorder.

Go for 3 CCD cameras or the CMOS camera. Don�t even consider single CCD.

Go for High Definition Camcorder.

As for media, consider seriously Hard Disc Base camera. I have unpleasant experience using Tape and DVD. DVD base camera has a short recording time (about 20 Minutes per DVD). Hard Disc will have longer recording time and generally the hard disc camcorder is smaller in size.

As for Ease of editing, hard disc base Camcorder is the easiest. DVD second. Tape a bit of a hassle.

Only problem travelling with Hard Disc base Camcorder is that you need to have access to a PC on your journey as you need to download and save the clips captured on your camcorder hard disc to a PC or external hard storage before your hard disc space ran out.

As for my suggestion, get these accessories too. They are essential to you.
1. Additional Spare batteries
2. Desktop charger.
3. Good Carrying bag
4. Good Tripod
5. Lighting Accessories

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Camcorders and accessories, were do I go to learn about them?

Q. Hey, When I grow up I want to produce camcorders and accessories like fish eye lens is there any online study that I can start with

A. There are a few places that will help you with the basics

www.mediacollege.com

www.videohelp.com

learning about camcorders is easy just read the information on websites, but unless you know how they are used and work.

the BBc has always been known for the quality of thier work so for a little more help there is the BBC website they have online courses for nothing (good price) probably some of the best information available anywhere.

http://www.bbctraining.com/onlineCourses.asp

Good luck to you

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does the amount of megapixels in a camcorder improve the video quality or not?

Q. i need to know if 1.5 megapixels in a HIGH DEFINITION camcorder enough for good quality? i just bought a hd camcorder and im not sure if this is going to give me good quality. I googled some sites says megapixels have nothing to do with video quality, it only matters on digital photos, and some sites say vice versa. Please give me a straightforward answer without being to technical lol

ithank you

A. Yes, the number of pixels does influence video quality (and photo quality as well).

For best quality, the camcorder needs to have at least as many pixels in its sensor as the image will have on the screen, and if it has a bit more, that can help.

For 1280x720 HD video, the camera needs to have at least 1 megapixel. For 1920x1080 HD video, it needs to have at least 2.1 megapixels. For the best results, it should have a bit more pixels than these minimums�the more, the better, although very large amounts of pixels don't really make much difference beyond a certain point. A camcorder with 4 megapixels might produce somewhat "cleaner" video than one with 2 megapixels, but the difference between 2 and 4 is a lot bigger than the difference between 4 and 6, so beyond a certain point it doesn't improve any further.

Since photos don't move and video does, high resolution and high pixels are more important for photos than for video, because you look at the photos more closely. Two megapixels is fine for video, but it isn't very sharp for photos, and most photo cameras have 12 megapixels or more. In addition, the number of pixels in video is fixed by the size of the screen, so large numbers of pixels don't mean much, but photos can be viewed or printed on any size of screen, so the more pixels, the better.

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Nikon D90 Video Quality compared to Camcorder?

Q. Well I'm confused right now..I want to buy the Nikon D90 not only for the video but for taking pictures too..I am selling a Canon XS brand new in order to get the Nikon D90 but I'm debating if I should keep my Canon and get a camcorder..problem is, I did not find any camcorder that has the same video quality as what the D90 has...Does anyone know which camcorder has the same video quality? If you are curious youtube "Nikon D90 Video" Make sure you check the ones with HD quality..thanks

A. You seem to have been mistaken somehow about the vidoe capabilities of various camcorders. Almost all the new camcorders have better video quality than the D90. Youtube is not the place to compare video qualities !

If you want to capture videos, get a camcorder.

The only advantage I find in D90 is the absence of disk or cassette sounds (which are commonly heard in lower end camcorders). Most of the HD camcorders are otherwise better than D90.

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How to Import 60p video from Sony NEX-EA50UH to FCP?

Q. www.brorsoft.com

Summary: This article is about the tutorial how to import and edit Sony NEX-EA50UH 1080 60p AVCHD in Final Cut Pro (X) on Mac OS X(Mavericks).



NEX-EA50UH initiates Sony's new EA Series of camcorders. It is featured with the first E-mount lens with servo zoom, making the footage and the transitions steady and smooth. You can record Full HD 1080p AVCHD at 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 frames per second for sharing your memories virtually anywhere.

After recording some 1080 60p footages, you probably would import 1080 60p AVCHD to Final Cut Pro or other Mac tools for editing. While, importing problems occurred as the FCP can't import Sony NEX-EA50UH recorded 1080 50/60P AVCHD video, the frame rate is so high and the AVCHD codec is not friendly to FCP for editing. And as we know Apple ProRes codec is the natively supported by Final Cut Pro. So, you'd better transcode Sony NEX-EA50UH MTS to ProRees 422 for Final Cut Pro first.

Taking the conversion speed, stability, quality, into account, Brorsoft MTS/M2TS converter for Mac is the best solution for you, which is the tool that can deal nearly all kinds of 1080p, 1080i, 720p MTS videos from Sony, Canon, JVC, Panasonic camcorders. With it, you can convert Sony NEX-EA50UH MTS files for FCP 6/7/X natively editing on Mac with the ProRes .mov output format. Besides, with this Mac MTS Convert program, you can transcode MTS/M2TS to an editable format like AIC for iMovie/FCE, MPEG-2 for Adobe Premiere, DNxHD for Avid Media Composer

A. You did not tell us which version of FCP. I agree with Robert for the most part. I have the NEX-EA50UH and use it regularly with my year old iMac... with the older FCE or the current FCP X.

Generically, there are three ways.

1) Connect the camcorder to the Mac with a USB cable (you want to have the camcorder's power adapter in place of the battery). When you turn on the camera, the LCD panel will appear with a USB selection. Use the menu selection thumbwheel on the right side of the camcorder to select that, then press that thumbwheel. That will cause the flash memory card to appear on the Mac's Desktop.

Launch FCP. Import or Log and Capture the video.

2) In the box with the camcorder was a disc. Install the "Sony Browser". With the camcorder memory on the desktop, use that utility to import the files. When done, quit that, launch FCP, drag/drop the files to the FCP library.

3) Take the memory card out of the camcorder and use a card reader (external if your Mac does not have one built-in). There will be a single AVCHD file. You will need a transcoder like MPEG StreamClip to pull the segments from that single file. HandBrake might work, too. Maybe the Sony Browser just installed.

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Help on Final Cut Pro X?

Q. I have a HDR-CX580V Sony HD Camcorder and when I transfer the video I took to my iMac Final Cut Pro X Software it seems when ever the camcorder moves the video playback is fine on the camcorder screen, but on FCP and the DvD I downloaded from the video it Seems like it is Fluttering and Blurry as it moves side to side.PLEASE HELP and additional would help to I'm 15 and trying to start a wedding videography business.

A. Hi Luke:

Even though your footage may look OK on the smaller camcorder screen (where you have both a tiny image plus the added benefit of the camcorder's "hardware codecs" to display the uncompressed video signal), what you are seeing after your transfers is the result of your Handycam's AVCHD compression (a/k/a H.264/MPEG-4) that reduces your motion footage from 60 images per second down to approximately 5 full-frames (called "I-Frames"), and the other 55 merely "interpolated" (called "P-Frames" & "B-Frames") on playback using the few full-frames (and each other) as guides. (Most MPEG-4 footage uses this 12:1 compression method, but it can get as bad as 32:1.) This is called "Group Of Pictures" (or "GOP") encoding, and I'll use this term again later in my discussion.

We also don't know what "quality" setting you used for your footage, which determines the "video bit-rate" that's stored. Your Sony has several selections, from the "FX" 28Megabits/second down to "LP" 5Megabits/second. Anything lower than 24Mbits/s can create digital artifacts called "mud" in the low-contrast areas of the image.

In addition to frame compression, the quality setting changes how individual pixels are handled (divided into "Macroblocks"), so even in the full I-Frames some pixel detail can be discarded due to compression.

For editing AVCHD footage in FCP, you should always transcode the original footage into Apple Intermediate Codec ("AIC") or Apple ProRes, since these don't use GOP-encoding, making your edits easier and preserving as much picture quality during the edit & rendering process.

Always start off with the highest-quality setting your camcorder can capture, in order to end up with the best possible end-product.

And since you are below the age of being able to enter into contracts, you should know that the wedding photography/videography field is serious business (serious enough to get you & your parents sued if you mess up), so you should spend a few years working as an assistant to a professional before you attempt any paid assignments on your own.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Best camcorder to buy?

Q. I want to get a camcorder that can film in pitch dark and in full daylight with good memory and battery life. Any suggestions?

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

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

http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=1017#_030

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which HD Camcorder should I buy?

Q. I am looking for the best quality HD camcorder, I would like it to use either DVDs or a hard drive or memory stick. I would like to spend under $1000 and I will be buying from eBay, or other good sites were I can find the deals, but first I need to no which brand/model I should buy? I just want an overall High quality camcorder, not top of the line independent film producer type but not a beginners one either somewhere in between what are some important features i should look for..... Image Sensor size?

A. I've been using a Sony HDR-HC1 for about 2 years.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Camcorders you should look at: Canon HV20 or HV30... or Sony HDR-HC7 or HC9.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Just so you understand the "range":
Standard definition Canon ZR800 is ~$250.
Standard definition Sony DCR-HC96 ~$500
The Canon HV20, HV30 and Sony HDR-HC7 and HC9 cameras listed above are the cheapest high definition cameras at ~$1000.
Then there is a big jump to the Sony HDR-FX1, FX7, HVR-A1U, V1U and Z1U... and the Canon GL2, XL2, and XHA1... and Panasonic DVX100 and HDX200

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Why are most of these camcorders miniDV tape? Because the compress the least DV for standard definition and HDV for high definition. The internal hard drive and flash camcorders use MPEG2 for standard def and AVCHD for hidef - and that is a LOT of compression - when you compress that much when capturing, you lose data - and video quality. You want the least compression at capture - what you do in the edit and post production environment is downstream and controlled - if you lose the data at the beginning there is no recovery.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

There are two exceptions to this - the Panasonic cameras use P2 cards. As well, Firestore makes external hard drive capture devices (which connect using firewire to miniDV tape cameras). These storage items store using DV ad HDV format, so are not subject to the compression video quality loss of the traditional internal hard drive and flash consumer devices.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Be careful of "best price" - there are a lot of scammers that are "gray market resellers", open the box and take out the battery and other included items - then sell the camera cheap, but force you to buy the accessories they just took out of the box.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

Best purchase method is to buy locally. You keep your neighbors employed and taxes pay for roads, and all that other stuff you take for granted. Next best is stay with the know on-line folks... Amazon, Adirama, B&H Photo. Beyond this, you are on your own - Buyer beware.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

DVD based camcorders compress even more (into MPEG and AVCCH formatted files) than hard drive or flash memory based camcorders do. The video they capture is poor quality compared to the other camcorders and painful to edit.

DO NOT BUY A DVD BASED CAMCORDER.

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What are the pro's and con's to the droid x? personal opinions? how are the app's?

Q. im really looking into it, and i want to know any personal opinions on the droid X. what are some pro's and con's? How is the app store is what i really want to know, are there good games? are there good utility app's?

A. Pros: Large screen, fast processor, good quality camera/camcorder, 32GB storage (with included 16GB SD card)

Cons: Poorly executed software. SMS out of order, random reboots, Navigation freezes, Battery Management force closes, music player doesn't always play music, etc etc etc. My advice is to watch and wait. See what happens when (if?) Motorola releases fixes for these problems.

I'm very happy with the Apps in the Android market. Not quite the quality of the iPh*nes App Store, but it's getting there.

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What cell phone should i buy?

Q. I have verizon wireless. I might switch to AT&T or Tmobile. I don't really have a budget or anything I just don't want a blackberry or an iphone . I want something really cool and really good. I have an HTC touch pro for verizon. it SUCKS. biggest waste of money. I don't want the phone to be sluggish and stuff. any suggestions. (i like smartphones etc)

A. You can consider buying Motorola DROID A855 Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=motorola+droid&x=0&y=0&sprefix=motorola+&ih=4_2_2_0_0_1_0_0_0_1.91_110&fsc=5&tag=gaminglinks-20

PROS:
- Gorgeous 3.7-inch (480x854) screen
- Tight Google application integration
- Amazing HTML browser
- Microsoft Exchange support
- Good 5MP digicam
- Surprisingly good camcorder
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Google Maps Navigation makes standalone GPS units obsolete
- Large selection of free and paid apps available
- Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard

CONS:
- Power hungry device gulps battery life
- Touch screen is extremely sensitive

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=motorola+droid&x=0&y=0&sprefix=motorola+&ih=4_2_2_0_0_1_0_0_0_1.91_110&fsc=5&tag=gaminglinks-20

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Does a camcorder have to be 0 lux to pick up infrared light?

Q. I want to be able to shoot in complete or near complete darkness. The camcorder I'm looking to buy is 1.7 lux with it's night time mode. I was wondering if I got an infrared light to go with it, if it would pick it up or if it has to be a 0 lux camera for that to be possible?

A. IR has little to do woth lux - it has to be sensitive to infrared light - period.

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Digital Night Vision Camcorders IN THE UK?

Q. Im looking for a Digital Night Vision Camcorder in the UK
Any cheapish ones in the UK?
I aint got much money to spend and i only have until April to get one
I cant get any from America or anything like that as i cant buy off the internet it has to be a shop in the UK.
Thanks in advance.

A. Most Sony camcorders have an infrared LED built-in. Check the camera specs at the Sony web site - look for "0 lux" and "Super night shot".

Also, most cam corders may not have the IR LD built in, but if you get an external IR LED (in the shape of a regular video light), you can use any camcorder you want.

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Best handheld hd camcorder under $600?

Q. I want to buy a good camcorder, it shouldn't be too small, but not extremely big either. I need i to be about 500 to 600 dollars. I might splurge up to 700 if it makes a huge difference. I need it to make short films and documentaries. I also want to buy an external microphone, so if you know which ones are good, tell me that too! :) (It doesn't have to be wireless)

Thank you!

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 processor computer with the big Graphics and sound cards that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files a HD camcorder produces.

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

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

http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=1017#_030

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Where can I get a camcorder that is full HD 1080p in Singapore that's about 500-700 Singapore dollars?

Q. PLESE NO ONLINE ONLY OFFLINE IN SINGAPORE ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE GIVE ME THE STORES Contact no. Name and where it's located

Brands i dont aproove:Samsung,Hitachi,FujiFilm,and any other asian brand(excluding Japanese)eg:Sony is accepted

AND ONCE AGAIN PLS FULL HD 1080P. Not a Directors Camera!!!!(LOL where can u find 1 that cheap)

A. I suggest you some video camcorder.

Kodak Zxd and Flip Mino.

the Kodak official webSite:

http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsus/en_US/list/Digital_Video_Cameras/categoryID.28889100?linkName=Digital+Video+Cameras

the Flip official webSite:

http://www.theflip.com

Good luck

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What format do pro camcorders use?

Q. I need to get a semi pro video camera that will record to mpeg 2.
The reason for this is i need to be able to transfer the files as quick as possible to pc and convert it to dvd format and burn it all in like 15 mins.

From what i know mpeg 2 will convert directly to a vob file without much encoding. At the moment i use nero which converts and creates a dvd in seconds.

What camera can I buy that will do the same? I simply dont understand what recording formats they are creating, what size is coming out etc.
From what I know i need a camera to record directly to mpeg onto an attached hard drive and or memory card. So that i can transfer it instantly to pc and use nero to make a dvd asap.

Please advise.
Please give me as much information as possible and any links to cameras that you suggest.

A. You are actually asking about two topics here.

1. Format Professional Camcorders Use
Almost all of the Professional camcorders use the same video codecs as the consumer models; however, professional camcorders can also video codecs to save video in formats not available for use on consumer camcorders. These codecs are usually proprietary formats for a particular company such as Panasonic's DVCPRO and Sony's XDCAM. Consumers can convert their videos to these specialized formats as well as import videos in these specialized formats if they use a higher grade video editing program such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 (with Quicktime 7), Thomson Grass Valley EDIUS, and Adobe Media Composer.

* The term "camcorder" here is referring to the 'true' camcorders that include an internal media recording device inside of the body the video camera electronics. Just like consumer camcorders, the storage device on professional camcorders could be DV tape (digital8, miniDV, "full size" DV, and HDV), flash memory (SD, SDHC, Memory Stick, or internal RAM), a hard disc drive (HDD), or a DVD (a full size disc compared to the miniDVDs of consumer models).


2. A system to burn standard "movie" DVDs in approximately 15 minutes.
There are no professional camcorders that record directly to a standard 2-hour full size DVD in the MPEG-2 format for quick play in DVD players. Standard DVD is not very user friendly for professional needs - especially non-linear editing and long term storage. Most professionals send their edited video to their DVD burning software, and the program automatically converts the SD or HD format to the correct MPEG-2 compression rate to fit the entire video onto the DVD at a decent quality. This allows for making standard DVDs now, Blu-ray Discs later (when we can afford it) and the additional flexibility of sending material to internet websites (personal and video sharing), cell phones, media devices (Sony PSP, iPod, and Microsoft Zune), and distribution through sources like iTunes - all from one video recording.

The only camcorders capable of the feat you describe are consumer models, and you are probably only familiar with the the 20-30 minute miniDVD type. Sony has professional camcorders that record to specialized optical discs in their XDCAM format, but these discs are specially made for editing and storage needs. We explain consumer options below that you and other are probably are not aware (including your technicians at Best Buy).

*** There is alternative that may work for you ***
(it works well)
There are full size DVD burners available that can burn full size DVDs directly from a camcorder. They are a stand-alone DVD drive that connect to camcorders. Think of them as external DVD drives made specifically for camcorders and not computers. A few of these are universal and can work with almost any camcorder. Some of these burners are proprietary to only a few camcorders from a particular manufacturer. You will need to shop around. You might find a burner that will work with your existing camcorder. You might have to get a whole new camcorder to work with your burner. A complete setup (camcorder and burner) will cost $1,000-$1,500 - the same price as base model professional HD camcorders. One example are the JVC Everio camcorders and the JVC DVD Stations or JVC Share Stations - or the Sony VRC-MD5 compact DVD Recorder.

*** Your last alternative ***
(we don't know how well it works)
Many of the newer consumer AVCHD camcorders have a unique feature. They can be connected to your computer via USB. A movie can then be burned directly from your camcorder to the DVD burner in your computer. The first camcorders with this feature accomplished the feat with software that came with the camcorder. Newer models have the capability built-in and accomplish the feat magically with the push of a single button on the camcorder. Imagine THAT! Examples: Sony Handycam DCR-SR200 (software) and Sony HDR-UX1 (one-touch button)

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.mod video format?

Q. jvc everio handycam recorded the movie using the .mod format. is there any director software, others than cyberlink director, such as adobe premiere that can handle the file?

A. .MOD file is the video file format used on many digital camcorders, such as the JVC Everio, and the Panasonic D-Snap SD-card camcorders. I have seen all the JVC mod file problems and hope that the following is helpful. MOD files are not MPEG-2 files although the video they contain is MPEG-2 (in the same way that VOB files are not MPEG-2 files). Go to check the most important tips & tricks when you cut, split, join, convert and burn .mod files.........
http://www.modconverter.com/mod-join-convert-burn-useful-tips.html
http://www.modconverter.com/

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Budget HD Camcorder, easy best answer?

Q. Basically I am looking for an HD camcorder that can deliver some clear and precise picture for youtube videos I will be making for work.

I recently picked up an Insignia HD camcorder which looks great on the camera, but when uploading to youtube looks anything but great. Here is the link to the camera for people who want to see what I have :
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8940015&type=product&id=1215217076309

Now the following link is the kind of quality on youtube that I am looking for or around it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68bJZu2AgNM&feature=fvw

go to around 30sec to 1 minute mark to see the quality I want. I just want clear, vibrant, andcolorful movies.

Now to get back to the actual question. What am I looking to pay to get quality of that quality at least. What is the minimum I am looking at nad does anyone have any sugestions on cameras they know are cheap and look like this.

Easy best answer for great responses.

A. Help me understand... You have a $128 pocket "toy" Insignia camcorder and you don't like the video quality.

You want the quality of a Sony HDR-XR500V, $1,000 camcorder but don't want to spend any money?

This is only on part of the puzzle.

We don't know what you edited your pocket cam video with and on. We don't know what you consider poor video. We don't know what the lighting conditions were that you captured with and we don't know what you did with the video (compression wise) before you uploaded...

Then, with the Sony, that AVCHD/MTS high definition camcorder has very specific requirements for a computer and editing applications to edit with and on.

Provide more definition on what you have and how you got it - video wise... or expect the response to be that you need to spend at least what that Sony costs to get that quality of video... and add in all the computer hardware and software upgrades you will need too.

As lenses and imaging chips increase in size, the cost goes up.

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Camcorder question easy 10 points?!?

Q. i am doing a video but my partner said i can't take her camcorder home. is there anyway i can put the video from the tape on to the conputer. please help me
EASY 10 POINTS!!!!!!!
what are the cables

A. First you need to install the software that comes with the camcorder then check for a IEEE 1394 or DV or firewire port in the computer, if you don't have a firewire port u need to install it. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV cable or firewire cable. Use any video capturing softwares like WinDVD Creator (I used this one last time) or Ulead Video or simple Windows Movie Maker (which comes with XP) on your computer and it does capture video for you onto the PC. Make sure you have enough GB space available in your hard drive. Take your camcorder with you to any reputable store that sells or have camera and computer equipments and ask them about a firewire or DV cable.

Transfers can be done using USB cables also, but the quality of the video will gets affected if you use USB cable transfer.

Hope this will help you.....

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Camcorder feature name?

Q. The feature is being able to see an overlay from a previous shot, so as to compare the previous still image (excerpt from a previously shot scene) to what's currently being seen by the camcorder. I need to compare these two right there at the set, right there on the camcorder, so I won't have to plug it into an editing program to do the comparison.

What is this feature called exactly?

A. I have been unable to find such a feature in a camcorder. Various google searches have turned up many references to this in editing software, but this is exactly what you don't want. I did find one reference to Samsung working on this in a still camera, here:

http://petapixel.com/2013/05/24/samsung-working-on-overlay-feature-to-help-strangers-snap-better-shots-of-you/

There are also references to Image Overlay in other cameras (like the Nikon D5100 in its Creative Effects menu - see here at the bottom of the page):

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d5100/features02.htm

There are other references like in the Panasonic HX-WA2A and HX-WA3A, but it wasn't clear if it meant what you want.
So, to answer your question it looks like the name is simply Image Overlay, but it is not a feature widely available. My own half hour searching really didn't turn anything up (which is probably why there are no other answers given here). Good luck!

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Good Camcorder?

Q. I need a good camcorder that has a very good quality and is also able to take pictures (5+ megapixels). Also, it would be good if it was small and around or below $300. thanks

A. Check out:

http://www.crutchfield.com

for comparisons between camcorders and prices. Once you've found the model you desire, look in the Sunday newspaper for ads at Circuit City, Comp USA, etc. until you find the best price. Crutchfield is usually a little more expensive, but does have great comparison tables and other customer support. Good luck.

Oh, I like the Panasonics (Matsushita) because I'm used to their format and find them to be very dependable.

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Pro Camcorder For $800?

Q. I know its not possible to get a brand new one for that price. What is a good HD one I can get on ebay for $800-$850..

A. I recommend the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Although it is a DSLR, it shoots 1080p HD at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps. It also has a flip- out vari angle 3" LCD screen in addition to the viewfinder. It also has several Video modes and auto focus points for easy filming. It has the universal Hot Shoe mount for a light and an External Mic input as well. It can film on an SD card, as well as Compact Flash storage. It fits right in your price range at $800.
I am also really into film making, and I plan on purchasing this camera for its superior HD Video quality. Hope this helps!

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Best hd camcorder under $800?

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A. Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder have many usefull feature :
Genuine Canon 15x HD Video Lens
Canon Exclusive: 3.89-megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor
Canon Exclusive: DIGIC DV III Image Processor
1920 x 1080 Full HD Recording
24Mbps Recording
Canon Exclusive: SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization
Canon Exclusive: Instant AF (Auto Focus)
Canon Exclusive: Genuine Canon Face Detection
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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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Camcorder or flip cam?

Q. Both with a tripod.

A. Hi Jen:

You actually phrased your Question better when you later asked it in "Polls & Surveys"... mentioning "for vlogging" here would have been helpful.

First, you should know that the Flip series has been discontinued by its maker Cisco Systems, although they'll continue Customer Support until the end of 2013. There were a lot of customer dis-satisfaction issues (especially with the HD models) that led to its demise.

The Flips are fairly easy to use, they have a tripod thread for mounting (which some pocket-cams don't) and travel easily. But if you don't already own one, don't buy one. There are better pocket-camcorders with tripod mounts out there, for the same money.

If you or your folks already have a camcorder, you'll find that most full-size or palm-size camcorders have better quality and auto-focus features that the Flips don't. And the mikes tend to be bigger and better than the pin-hole mike in a Flip.

The other nice feature with camcorders & palm-corders is the side-mount LCD screen can be turned around to face you for vlogging sessions to make sure you (and anything you might hold up) are "in frame". The Flip LCD's are on the back.

If you are making a first-time purchase, feel free to post an "Additional Details" update with your dollar-budget, and I or another Camcorders contributor can make specific model recommendations to choose from.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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What camcorder can I get for 150 dollars?

Q. I have 150 Dollars and Im tired of using my ipod to record something or take a pic so any good camcorders for 150 dollars? I kinda dont want to spend more then that because Im saving up for something else. thanks :)

A. Panasonic V100K 42x Intelligent Zoom SD Camcorder (Black) is an excellent camcorder. This camcorder comes with 1920 x 1080 pixels HD. It also has2.7-inch LCD display. It can has a 32.5mm Wide-Angle. This camera shoots awesome videos and have been one of the top recommended in 2013 so far. It would be perfect for your youtube videos. It is sold at amazon for $147.00 which i think is a decent price for such quality. It has been rated 4.4 star rating, I have provided links below for you.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072B5E7Y/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0072B5E7Y&linkCode=as2&tag=laptop058-20

check out this video that the camcorder took below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02YRGbpp7mA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQv8dR4OVRw

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what is 'backward zoom' called on camcorder?

Q. I got a new camcorder but its terrible on how it doesnt back up/zoom back on the people in my viewing range. i have to keep backing up to try to get people in the same room w/ me. What is this feature called so i can return this camera and get a new one that backs up better?
i have handy cam dcr dvd650 60x optical zoom hybrid easy handcam around $230

this is all i see on the box. it will zoom out a little, like iabout out a foot, but its still too close to people even a few feet away, below thier elbows or something. It makes me appear to be taping even closer than i am actually standing to them

A. Hi Miss M: [see UPDATE below]

What you are probably experiencing is the "heartbreak" of digital zoom (which only goes "in" from normal view).

With true-zoom (called "optical" zoom), the two directions are called "Wide" (for zoom-out) and "Telephoto" (for zoom-in). Cheap camcorders have a fixed-lens (some with an even cheaper "fixed focus" like a throwaway film camera). All the digital zoom does is "crop" and blow-up a section of the fixed-frame the lens sees. This is all done digitally, and results are almost always disappointing.

If you'll post an "Additional Details" update, with your model # and/or budget, I or another Contributor can make a recommendation in your price range for an optical-zoom model.

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Thanks for posting the model details for your Sony Handycam. That model's lens specs are actually pretty decent (Carl Zeiss Company makes a good lens, and it's widest zoom setting "1.8mm" is pretty hard to beat, especially in a $250-$300 camcorder!). Fortunately what you can get, without having to return the whole camera, is what action-sports videomakers use: a "fisheye" adapter. The other nickname for these is "death lens" since they throw-off your sense of distance. But keep in mind, the wider-angle you go, the more curve-distortion you'll get when shooting up-close. (Noses can look way-bigger than they are, etc.)

I'd recommend taking your Handycam to a real camera store, where you can try out a selection of wide-angle adapters to find the right "multiplier" for your shooting style. You just need to ask for a "30mm diameter filter adapter size" for the threads that attach the wide-angle adapter to the front of your camcorder lens. If they only have, say "37mm" diameter fisheyes, you can get a step up ring like this one to make it fit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=30mm+diameter+wide-angle+adapter&N=0&InitialSearch=yes (adapter rings come in all sizes).

As far as "multiplier" rating, I'd start with a 0.4x-0.7x range (e.g., like this 0.43x Opteka for around $30 -- this one's got a 37mm mount, but you get the idea: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/684443-REG/Opteka_OPT43SF_37mm_0_43x_HD_Full.html ).

Here's Sony's 30mm mount 0.6x lens (VCL-0630X) in the same price range: http://camcorderlenses.blogspot.com/2011/02/sony-vcl-0630x-30mm-06x-wide-angle-lens.html . Other fisheyes can range in price all the way past what you paid for your whole camcorder, and price = quality, when it comes to the resulting image.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Can anyone recommend a camcorder with these specs?

Q. I am looking for a decent camcorder and I am having a hard time finding one. I am looking for one that I can take decent pictures [anything above 5 megapixels] and something that is decent with minor concerts.

Camcorder specs I am hoping for:
At least 4GB flash memory [or something that is expandable]
Something that can record at least 2 hours of video [either on medium or high setting]
Concert friendly audio [Something with decent audio quality]
10 or more megapixel still image
Light on camcorder if possible [It is not a must but would be nice]
Digital zoom [doesn't matter how much]
10x or more optical zoom [This is a must]
Something of good video quality [doesn't have to be HD but I would like a camcorder that isn't blurry.]

More info if you want to read:
I am not asking people to search all over the place for a camcorder that I want but if you know of one or has one with specs like these please let me know what it is. I don't need anything too fancy I just want one where I can record my favorite singer [he's not a famous singer so his concerts aren't too packed and they are usually outside in the daytime] and I would also like it too take decent still images. I know that is hard with a camcorder but if it doesn't have over 10 megapixels I can't get it. Also post something with any price, if I like it and can find it for around my price range I will get it. Thank you.
By concert I mean me right in front of the stage with 50 people or less at the concert. These are minor concerts where there isn't even a band, just the singer singing to prerecorded instruments. So by good audio I mean something that doesn't get all fuzzy when I'm in front of the stage recording.

A. Should check out this blog, it listed the top rated camcorders that have features that you want: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html

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Recent Film Grad buying new camcorder?

Q. I have a degree in Film and I'm ready to upgrade my old sony handycam that uses miniDVD-R.
I want a new camcorder, HD, that is professional but also within my budget ($500...more or less)
I was wondering if someone could help me, and if I should go with Sony...or a Canon.. or something else. Also, it should be compatible with a Mac.

Thanks!

A. Canon VIXIA HF R100 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - 2010 MODEL
Technical Details

* Records crisp high definition video directly to removable SD memory cards
* Ultra-Sleek, Compact and Lightweight Design allows you to take your camcorder with you anywhere
* Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Lens delivers unsurpassed image quality
* Canon 2.39-Megapixel HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution
* Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor provides the ultimate in color and imaging performance
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-HF-R100-Memory-Camcorder/dp/B00322ON8S/?tag=bdd-linking-005-20
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I want to get camcorder to Make a Portfolio of film work?

Q. So I want build a portfolio for UCA ( Uni for creative Art) And i want to get a good HD Camera where i can plug into computer or whatever so i can edit it using my editing software , so have you got any suggestions

A. You can consider buying Canon VIXIA HF S200 Flash Memory Camcorder - 2010 MODEL
Pros of the Canon VIXIA H S21/20/200 camcorders vs. the HDC-TM700:
- Sound quality seems a tad better, but not much
- 3" touch screen is much larger and has much, much higher resolution
- Menu structure is better
- Still image capability is significantly better
- Video gain functionis flat out excellent and can effectively be used to increase low light sensitivity, while reducing image noise drastically
- Two SDHC card slots
- Flash is more powerful
- Has a built in video light, even though it's meek
- Hot shoe layout is much better than Panasonic, but it's a Canon proprietary design, so you can only use Canon accesories
- The standard battery is not very large (last about 80-90 minutes) quite tricky to eject, especially when you have wet or sweaty hands. It doesn't come right out when you release the lock and is hard to pull out.
- The hand loop is very chintzy and permanently mounted to the camera body (cannot be replaced if it wears out). It is not big enough for larger hands and constantly a bother.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00322OOXM?ie=UTF8&tag=gaminglinks-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00322OOXM

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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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Camcorder Canon Vixia vs. Sony? Any help?

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A. Help for what?

The Vixia HV40 is a great camcorder. It is the least expensive high definition consumer camcorder available with a mic jack and manual audio control. Sony has no current equivalent, but the HDR-HC9 was a competitor until it was discontinued. MiniDV tape means your computer needs to have a firewire port.

The Vixia HF and HF s series flash memory camcorders are fine if your computer can deal with AVCHD/MTS files. Sony's competitor products are the HDR-CX100 and CX500 series.

Hard drive camcorders (Canon Vixia HG series and Sony HDR-XR series) have the same problems associated with all consumer hard disc drive camcorders: vibration and high altitude can cause the camcorder to stop recording. Loud audio environments (because of the vibration) can result in no recording. The process flow (especially for archiving video) is poorly defined. For these reasons, I can't recommend HDD camcorders...

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What is the best HD Camcorder for under $1000 dollars?

Q. I'm looking for an HD Camcorder with a Hard Drive (No SD Cards). I'm also looking for one that shoots good in low light situations. Thank You

A. Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom or Canon VIXIA HG21 AVCHD 120 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom are good choice.24Mbps offers the highest bit rate in AVCHD for High Definition video.Comes with a 3.3 megapixel full HD CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080) and a DIGIC DV II image processor.30p Progressive Mode
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%3Dcanon%2520hdd%2520camcorder%26url%3Dnode%253D110770011&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

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what is a good camcorder for around 1000 dollars?

Q. I plan on using it for short films and just documenting my friends and our shenanigans. I dont know much about cameras so i dont know if that helps but whatever.

A. If this is something you have a lasting interest in, and are willing to learn the concepts of good film-making and editing, and want to jump into a high quality camera, you are at a good starting price for the miniDv tape base HDV format like the Canon VIXIA HV40.

If you simply want a camcorder because everyone else has one and you want to record the same crap they do...save a few bucks and get the cheapest model that has the highest resolution (11 gigs/hour is where consumer crap-corders top out). Should be able to find one for $400-$500.

DSLRs shoot great video, but have other limitations (poor audio, poor battery life, short clips, limited file size and recording time, etc).

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What are some pocket camcorders worth checking out up to £200?

Q. I'm interested in getting a pocket camcorder for up to about £200 for doing guitar covers on Youtube. The Zoom Q3HD seems like a good choice for its awesome built in microphones, but I've heard it is rather cheap-feeling and doesn't record video as well as it should (though it seems to do it fairly well). So, is there anything at a similar price that records high quality sound, but with better video and build?

A. Although pocket camcorders are not the best quality I would say that if you are just staring off making videos for youtube they will fit the bill. For the price you can get started making some videos and see what tweaks you need to make. Once you become more familiar with making videos you can decide on whether a minDV or HD camcorder is right for you. Unfortunately many of the manufacturers are moving to tape less recording (if they haven't already) and most digital devices have quality that is just as good as tape. As far as a good pocket camcorder you want to look at the choices on this website. They are some of the best and most reliable devices on the market. You can get them at a really low price as well. If you decide to go with a full consumer or por camcorder in the future these models can be used for back up devices to capture extra angles.

http://www.video-editing-software-guide.com/pocket-camcorders.html

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What Pocket hd camcorder should i buy?

Q. i want a camcorder that can take still pictures and record in at least 720p. I would like a camcorder that i can carry it around all day in my pocket without discomfort.

A. Well, would you like a HD camcorder that comes with mobile phone shape? it will cause no trouble put in your pocket! That is the High Definition Digital Video Camcorder + 5.0 Mega Pixel (http://www.chinazrh.com/wholesale-hign-definition-digital-video-camcorder-50-mega-pixel-p-2258.html) The main specification is here for your reference:
Image Sensor: 5.0 mega-pixels; 1/2.5" CMOS (2592 x 1944)
Resolution: Camcorder: HD (1280x720) VGA (640*480) QVGA (480*320)
Camera: 16M/12M / 5M / 3M
File Format: MP4, JPEG , WAV
Video Frame Rate: HD / STD / WEB up to 30fps
Internal Memory: 32MB built-in NAND FLASH MEMORY
External Memory: SD / MMC (up to 4G) / SDHC (up to 8G)
LCD Display: 2.5" LTPS Panel (A025DN01 V5)
Lens: Fixed, 2 steps
Aperture Range: F3.0, f=7.44mm
Flash Light: For pictures (Auto / Off / On)
Video Light: For video (Auto / Off / On)
Languages: English, Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, French, Italian, Germany, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic
First value and then make your choice!

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