Q. The camera I have now takes amazing pictures but the video quality is horrible. It needs ALOT of light to have okay quality. It also doesn't focus so when im trying to take a video of something up-close its very blurry. In addition it has some weird video file whenever I upload it to my computer so I can't put it into my editing software (I think its like .avi ) I have to convert the files which makes the quality even worse and takes too much time.
What I would need:
be able see myself when I take videos/pictures as well as the scenery if I could flip it (does that even make sense?)
Focusing
The file name when I upload it to be something common so it will upload to adobe premiere elements
Anyone have Ideas? My budget is 250$ preferably a little less
I will chose best answer
What I would need:
be able see myself when I take videos/pictures as well as the scenery if I could flip it (does that even make sense?)
Focusing
The file name when I upload it to be something common so it will upload to adobe premiere elements
Anyone have Ideas? My budget is 250$ preferably a little less
I will chose best answer
A. You did not tell us which camera you are currently using so we don't know what not to suggest.
Point and shoot cameras, bridge camera and dSLRs are designed to capture still images. Video and audio capture are secondary "convenience" features.
We don't know what your budget is. Camcorders can range in price from less than $80 to over $80,000. The top end of consumer camcorders is around $1,500.
Less expensive camcorders (and still image capture devices) have a small diameter lens and small imaging chip. If low light capture is important, then a large diameter lens and large imaging chip are required. They are what make camcorders expensive. Good glass and good silicon yield for the imaging chip are expensive to manufacture. This also makes the camcorder more expensive.
Audio is a huge deal for video. With built-in mics, audio capture can be good - but then the video framing may not be appropriate - but when the video framing is good, then the mics may not be positioned properly for good audio. Use of an external mic can decouple the two dependent positioning items and make them independent. So the camcorder should have a mic jack - and some sort of manual audio gain control in case LOUD audio is recorded.
Most consumer camcorders capture MTS files for high definition. There is an importing process to get that into a format the video editor can deal with. You did not tell us which computer or operating system. AVI files are a Windows proprietary format. Most editors prefer WMV or MOV files. Some can deal with MP4 and a few others.
Converting - transcoding - the video files with a proper transcoder (like HandBrake from www.handbrake.fr will work just fine and not "lose quality" if the correct settings are used.
You did not tell us which version of Premiere Elements - but I do know it can deal with DV and HDV format from miniDV tape camcorders, WMV files and a few others.
The closest I can get for you is the Canon HF R400. But with the limited information you provided, it is a stretch to say this is the only camcorder out there to do the job for you.
Please use a tripod or other steadying device when capturing video. Add light with a video light. Use an external mic...
Point and shoot cameras, bridge camera and dSLRs are designed to capture still images. Video and audio capture are secondary "convenience" features.
We don't know what your budget is. Camcorders can range in price from less than $80 to over $80,000. The top end of consumer camcorders is around $1,500.
Less expensive camcorders (and still image capture devices) have a small diameter lens and small imaging chip. If low light capture is important, then a large diameter lens and large imaging chip are required. They are what make camcorders expensive. Good glass and good silicon yield for the imaging chip are expensive to manufacture. This also makes the camcorder more expensive.
Audio is a huge deal for video. With built-in mics, audio capture can be good - but then the video framing may not be appropriate - but when the video framing is good, then the mics may not be positioned properly for good audio. Use of an external mic can decouple the two dependent positioning items and make them independent. So the camcorder should have a mic jack - and some sort of manual audio gain control in case LOUD audio is recorded.
Most consumer camcorders capture MTS files for high definition. There is an importing process to get that into a format the video editor can deal with. You did not tell us which computer or operating system. AVI files are a Windows proprietary format. Most editors prefer WMV or MOV files. Some can deal with MP4 and a few others.
Converting - transcoding - the video files with a proper transcoder (like HandBrake from www.handbrake.fr will work just fine and not "lose quality" if the correct settings are used.
You did not tell us which version of Premiere Elements - but I do know it can deal with DV and HDV format from miniDV tape camcorders, WMV files and a few others.
The closest I can get for you is the Canon HF R400. But with the limited information you provided, it is a stretch to say this is the only camcorder out there to do the job for you.
Please use a tripod or other steadying device when capturing video. Add light with a video light. Use an external mic...
what camcorder is best for...?
Q. I want to shoot me riding. it MUST have good quality (better than the Flip) and work in dim lighting from a distance. Anti-blur. I would prefer that you **not** have to charge it in an outlet or computer. so here is a summery:
*Anti-blur
*works well in dim-lighting
*Battery powered (optional)
*Zooms in with OUT being blurry
Sorry this dosent really belong in the horse section :( but I thoought i could get some oppinions. :/ THANKS!!
whoops: take the last thing out about it being in the wrong section. Sorry!
*Anti-blur
*works well in dim-lighting
*Battery powered (optional)
*Zooms in with OUT being blurry
Sorry this dosent really belong in the horse section :( but I thoought i could get some oppinions. :/ THANKS!!
whoops: take the last thing out about it being in the wrong section. Sorry!
A. What is your budget?
There is no "anti-blur" - there is "auto focus" but in low light there is no camcorder that will do that well. Bigger camcorders with big glass and big imaging chips handle low light WAY better than a flip or any consumer cam.
Small lenses and imaging chips on small pocket camcorders or low-end consumer camcorders will not meet the first two and fourth requirements. Even prosumer and pro camcorders will be challenged, but since they have large lenses and imaging chips, their "operating environment" is much wider than the small cams.
Sony HDR-FX100, Canon XHA1. 72mm lens filter diameter; 1/3" 3CCD (or 3CMOS) imaging chips. They are battery powered, but as with any camcorder battery, the one in the box is not beefy enough. Get an optional high capacity battery from the camcorder manufacturer. I did - My HDR FX1 can shoot for nearly 6 hours. If you need more shooting time, then get more high capacity rechargeable batteries...
If you don't charge from an outlet (none charge through the computer) where does the power come from? Please don't say AA batteries...
Yes, I have captured riders to video. Yes, I have already learned the hard way. You can choose to repeat my mistakes or use this information and not waste your money on any camcorder less than about $2,500.
And you do not want a hard disc drive, flash memory or DVD based camcorder because the video file format they use is VERY compressed. Video compression and fast motion do not get along. You need a low compression format to effectively deal with fast action.
So:
$3,000 - $4,000 for the camcorder;
$200 - $500 for the high capacity rechargeable battery;
$400 for a decent tripod...
And we have not gone down the path of editing (computer and software)...
Good luck!
There is no "anti-blur" - there is "auto focus" but in low light there is no camcorder that will do that well. Bigger camcorders with big glass and big imaging chips handle low light WAY better than a flip or any consumer cam.
Small lenses and imaging chips on small pocket camcorders or low-end consumer camcorders will not meet the first two and fourth requirements. Even prosumer and pro camcorders will be challenged, but since they have large lenses and imaging chips, their "operating environment" is much wider than the small cams.
Sony HDR-FX100, Canon XHA1. 72mm lens filter diameter; 1/3" 3CCD (or 3CMOS) imaging chips. They are battery powered, but as with any camcorder battery, the one in the box is not beefy enough. Get an optional high capacity battery from the camcorder manufacturer. I did - My HDR FX1 can shoot for nearly 6 hours. If you need more shooting time, then get more high capacity rechargeable batteries...
If you don't charge from an outlet (none charge through the computer) where does the power come from? Please don't say AA batteries...
Yes, I have captured riders to video. Yes, I have already learned the hard way. You can choose to repeat my mistakes or use this information and not waste your money on any camcorder less than about $2,500.
And you do not want a hard disc drive, flash memory or DVD based camcorder because the video file format they use is VERY compressed. Video compression and fast motion do not get along. You need a low compression format to effectively deal with fast action.
So:
$3,000 - $4,000 for the camcorder;
$200 - $500 for the high capacity rechargeable battery;
$400 for a decent tripod...
And we have not gone down the path of editing (computer and software)...
Good luck!
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