question about camcorder lens?

Q. I have a panasonic vdr-d100 camcorder heres a link at amazon for spec details because i have no idea about cameras http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VDR-D100-Camcorder-Optical-Zoom/dp/B000DZFUNO#moreAboutThisProduct

anyways i sometimes see these handheld camcorders with big box looking lens and i can only assume that they make the picture much better. im sure they come in different sizes and prices. so my question is, from looking at the specs on my camera, what kind/size of lens would be the cheapest to go with to actually make a difference on my home movies ?
thanks for the reply. you said you could not find one for my camera but it does infact have threads where it looks like you might be able to screw one on. if i can find one that will fit on there, is there a certian kind i need ? because i looked on ebay and they have 43mm 33mm ect..

A. The "big box looking lens" is only a box - it is called a "lens hood" and is meant to help keep light from the sides (left-right-top-bottom) that gets close to the camcorder and creating "lens flare".

I don't think there is a way to securely mount a lens hood on your camcorder... but now that you know what it is called, maybe you can search for one - I did, and found nothing for your camera...

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replace a camcorder Lens?

Q. can you replace a camcorder lens from a 10x optical zoom to a 15x or 20x

A. Not usually. To increase the zoom range, most consumer camcorders with lens mount threads allow adding a lens - whether zoom, wide-angle or fish-eye - or tele-macro. Not all canosumer cams have threads to allow adding a lens. Provide your camcorder's manufacturer and model number information and we can help.

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best camcorder for my price range?

Q. I want to buy a camcorder that is capable of attaching a fish-eye lens. I am willing to spend up to $800. So if your a camcorder expert help me on finding a camcorder with the best quality picture for my price range. Thank you.

A. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRNpnYZFGWo


http://reviews.cnet.com/best-hd-camcorders/

canon vixia.

HD = http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Camcorders-Camera-Photo/b?ie=UTF8&node=110770011#/ref=sr_pg_2?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A%21493964%2Cn%3A502394%2Cn%3A172421%2Cn%3A110770011&page=2&sort=-price&ie=UTF8&qid=1307441339

They have a 3ccd camcorder for 800 by panasonic.

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What are some good camcorders for YouTube video making?

Q. I'm looking for a high quality hd camcorder with a low price. And I also want one that I can hook up a external mic on.

A. HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras 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.

DSLR Cameras, all Makes, all Models, all have the same problem when video taping some long videos, all overheat at the 13 to 18 minute mark, depending on the Make and Model. This is unavoidable, it all has to with the fact, video is an afterthought in DSLR camera production.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras 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 and DSLR Cameras, 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 and DSLR Cameras 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 and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras 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://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

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