Comments for Camcorders, Camcorder Batteries And Accessories http://www.123camcorder.com Video recording and video recorders Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:23:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on What camcorder would be good for beginners and short films? by Holden http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-camcorder-would-be-good-for-beginners-and-short-films/#comment-63 Holden Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:23:50 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-camcorder-would-be-good-for-beginners-and-short-films/#comment-63 I have a Flip mini HD. The video quality is great, and the sound is above average I'd say.<br /> <br /> This video I posted in the web source section was made with my Flip camcorder.<br /> <br /> It was a school project. There were no extra mics or anything so everything you see and hear are from the camera.<br /> I recommend the Flip, but I would only get the HD version. They might be cheaper than what you are looking for though. An 8gb Mini HD will only run you about $140 I have a Flip mini HD. The video quality is great, and the sound is above average I’d say.

This video I posted in the web source section was made with my Flip camcorder.

It was a school project. There were no extra mics or anything so everything you see and hear are from the camera.
I recommend the Flip, but I would only get the HD version. They might be cheaper than what you are looking for though. An 8gb Mini HD will only run you about $140

]]> Comment on What is the best camcorder to use for a Indie film? by Anonymous http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-75 Anonymous Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:14:22 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-75 Have a look at Canon VIXIA HF S20 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder - 2010 MODEL<br /> <br /> Records up to 12 hours of crisp high definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or directly to two removable SD memory cards<br /> Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens<br /> Canon 1/2.6" 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution<br /> Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor<br /> Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion Have a look at Canon VIXIA HF S20 Dual Flash Memory Camcorder – 2010 MODEL

Records up to 12 hours of crisp high definition video to a 32GB internal flash drive or directly to two removable SD memory cards
Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
Canon 1/2.6″ 8.59-Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor captures video at 1920 x 1080 resolution
Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
Dynamic SuperRange OIS corrects a full range of motion

]]> Comment on What is the best camcorder to use for a Indie film? by Anonymous http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-74 Anonymous Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:30:31 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-74 Indie Film = Small Budget<br /> Small Budget = $50,000+<br /> $1,000 = Something to play around with until I get bored<br /> First off, you can do that for like $500<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671647-REG/Canon_4353B001_VIXIA_HF_M31_Dual.html<br /> Then add in lighting <br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743442-REG/Bescor_LED_70_LED_70_Dimmable_70W_Video.html<br /> or <br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745565-USA/Polaroid_PLLED54_LED_Video_Light_Pane.html<br /> <br /> Something to add stability...<br /> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/692449-REG/Opteka_XGRIPBK_X_Grip_Pro_Video_Stabilizing.html<br /> <br /> This should give you enough enjoyment Indie Film = Small Budget
Small Budget = $50,000+
$1,000 = Something to play around with until I get bored
First off, you can do that for like $500
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671647-REG/Canon_4353B001_VIXIA_HF_M31_Dual.html
Then add in lighting
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/743442-REG/Bescor_LED_70_LED_70_Dimmable_70W_Video.html
or
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/745565-USA/Polaroid_PLLED54_LED_Video_Light_Pane.html

Something to add stability…
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/692449-REG/Opteka_XGRIPBK_X_Grip_Pro_Video_Stabilizing.html

This should give you enough enjoyment

]]> Comment on What is the best camcorder to use for a Indie film? by Techwing http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-73 Techwing Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:55:54 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-camcorder-to-use-for-a-indie-film/#comment-73 Something that allows you to manually adjust camera parameters can be useful for making films. You'd want to be able to manually focus, set exposure and aperture, etc. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be found in cameras in your price range, because most of them are intended for consumers rather than filmmakers. <br /> <br /> You don't need IR, since you can light scenes as required. <br /> <br /> Consider renting instead of buying. That's how Hollywood does it. Something that allows you to manually adjust camera parameters can be useful for making films. You’d want to be able to manually focus, set exposure and aperture, etc. Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be found in cameras in your price range, because most of them are intended for consumers rather than filmmakers.

You don’t need IR, since you can light scenes as required.

Consider renting instead of buying. That’s how Hollywood does it.

]]> Comment on How can i transfer my camcorder videos to my pc using a tape camcorder? by Q http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-70 Q Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:31:41 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-70 take your camera to the nearest ,pc world ,curry's ,comet maplin or jessops or even you local pc repair shop and they will advise you on type of connecting cable take your camera to the nearest ,pc world ,curry’s ,comet maplin or jessops or even you local pc repair shop and they will advise you on type of connecting cable

]]> Comment on How can i transfer my camcorder videos to my pc using a tape camcorder? by bobmocs http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-69 bobmocs Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:09:02 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-69 Assuming your camcorder is quite basic and only has standard AV outputs like composite ( yellow knob) or S-video, then get yourself a video to usb converter.<br /> <br /> There are plenty on ebay and they are generally about £50 ish.<br /> <br /> http://www.threedoubleyou.com/computerediting2.htm<br /> <br /> Look at the product second from bottom on page<br /> <br /> EASILY TRANSFER LIVE VIDEO ONTO YOUR COMPUTER<br /> REF:LEK-USB201 Assuming your camcorder is quite basic and only has standard AV outputs like composite ( yellow knob) or S-video, then get yourself a video to usb converter.

There are plenty on ebay and they are generally about £50 ish.

http://www.threedoubleyou.com/computerediting2.htm

Look at the product second from bottom on page

EASILY TRANSFER LIVE VIDEO ONTO YOUR COMPUTER
REF:LEK-USB201

]]> Comment on How can i transfer my camcorder videos to my pc using a tape camcorder? by Rugratzzzzzzzzzzz http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-68 Rugratzzzzzzzzzzz Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:32:39 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-68 The model of your camcorder would have helped. I assume its mini-dv the only way to get the vide onto your computer is via Firewire IEE1394. check your computer to see if you have this. do to your system and hardware look for the device. <br /> <br /> if its listed you are in luck all you are going to need it a cable. if not then you need a firewire card about 15 ish and the cable is around 5-10. they are very simple to pop in and dont need drivers (windows does it all).<br /> <br /> if you need help email me<br /> <br /> Once its all setup then plug the cable into your camera and PC then turn the camera to play mode (VCR) windows will pick it up and off you go open Windows Movie maker and go to capture,. your camera will be there and you can control the camera from the computer. You can edit the video when you save it only save it as a DV AVI it will be the best quality, but a large file. <br /> <br /> Hope that helps <br /> <br /> RR The model of your camcorder would have helped. I assume its mini-dv the only way to get the vide onto your computer is via Firewire IEE1394. check your computer to see if you have this. do to your system and hardware look for the device.

if its listed you are in luck all you are going to need it a cable. if not then you need a firewire card about 15 ish and the cable is around 5-10. they are very simple to pop in and dont need drivers (windows does it all).

if you need help email me

Once its all setup then plug the cable into your camera and PC then turn the camera to play mode (VCR) windows will pick it up and off you go open Windows Movie maker and go to capture,. your camera will be there and you can control the camera from the computer. You can edit the video when you save it only save it as a DV AVI it will be the best quality, but a large file.

Hope that helps

RR

]]> Comment on How can i transfer my camcorder videos to my pc using a tape camcorder? by Billy 如果胆敢赤裸裸 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-67 Billy 如果胆敢赤裸裸 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:13:23 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/how-can-i-transfer-my-camcorder-videos-to-my-pc-using-a-tape-camcorder/#comment-67 Yes. <br /> <br /> Your camcorder should or might have a Firewire or IEEE output. Often it's labeled as "digital out". You can plug this into your computer (if it has a Firewire/IEEE port) and use whatever editing software you have. If you don't have editing software to capture the video with, then that's a new question.<br /> <br /> If you don't have a digital out on the camcorder you can get a converter. Dazzle made one so good the company was bought out by Pinnacle. They now bundle it with excellent editing software, but it's no longer the $20 box it once was. Link below.<br /> <br /> If you don't have a digital (Firewire/IEEE) port on your computer then Dazzle/Pinnacle can help there as well. Use the same Link below. Yes.

Your camcorder should or might have a Firewire or IEEE output. Often it’s labeled as “digital out”. You can plug this into your computer (if it has a Firewire/IEEE port) and use whatever editing software you have. If you don’t have editing software to capture the video with, then that’s a new question.

If you don’t have a digital out on the camcorder you can get a converter. Dazzle made one so good the company was bought out by Pinnacle. They now bundle it with excellent editing software, but it’s no longer the $20 box it once was. Link below.

If you don’t have a digital (Firewire/IEEE) port on your computer then Dazzle/Pinnacle can help there as well. Use the same Link below.

]]> Comment on What is the best digital camcorder lens for videos and picture? by lare http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-digital-camcorder-lens-for-videos-and-picture/#comment-64 lare Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:55:40 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/what-is-the-best-digital-camcorder-lens-for-videos-and-picture/#comment-64 with consumer camcorders, you take the lens that comes with the camera. professional video cameras that offer replaceable lenses do not take still pictures, that is a marketing "feature" of consumer grade cameras only. Pro gear uses large format ccd's, often 2/3 inch size, so a 16x lens is a pretty hefty piece of glass. Consumer 1/6 inch ccds can be fitted with a cheap 40x short focal length lens as no big deal. The most common manufacterers of pro-mount video lenses are Fujinon and Canon. with consumer camcorders, you take the lens that comes with the camera. professional video cameras that offer replaceable lenses do not take still pictures, that is a marketing “feature” of consumer grade cameras only. Pro gear uses large format ccd’s, often 2/3 inch size, so a 16x lens is a pretty hefty piece of glass. Consumer 1/6 inch ccds can be fitted with a cheap 40x short focal length lens as no big deal. The most common manufacterers of pro-mount video lenses are Fujinon and Canon.

]]> Comment on camcorder? by dekota65 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/camcorder/#comment-56 dekota65 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:15:05 +0000 http://www.123camcorder.com/camcorders/camcorder/#comment-56 Your best bet is to try and pick up a used one. There are a great many varieties of camcorders out there these days; however, to buy one new at that price I'm afraid you would not be getting a good quality picture from. Beware of ones with only digital zoom which is useless and will just make your picture fuzzy as you zoom in. If you are going to be zooming at all you would want Optical Zoom. If you are looking for a small size one, your best bet for quality within that price range would be a used Digital camcorder or perhaps, a bit bigger but not too huge and perhaps cheaper yet would be an older Hi-8 or Super VHC-C cam. I would suggest researching on the internet whatever make/model you are considering before you purchase to make sure there are no known issues with that particular model. There are definitely some models that have dew sensor problems and such that I would not recommend. I would suggest checking at least 4 reviews before you buy. Your best bet is to try and pick up a used one. There are a great many varieties of camcorders out there these days; however, to buy one new at that price I’m afraid you would not be getting a good quality picture from. Beware of ones with only digital zoom which is useless and will just make your picture fuzzy as you zoom in. If you are going to be zooming at all you would want Optical Zoom. If you are looking for a small size one, your best bet for quality within that price range would be a used Digital camcorder or perhaps, a bit bigger but not too huge and perhaps cheaper yet would be an older Hi-8 or Super VHC-C cam. I would suggest researching on the internet whatever make/model you are considering before you purchase to make sure there are no known issues with that particular model. There are definitely some models that have dew sensor problems and such that I would not recommend. I would suggest checking at least 4 reviews before you buy.

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