Saturday, June 22, 2013

What's the best point and shoot camera for video recording?

best point and shoot camera for video recording
 on Best Point-and-Shoot Camera - Samsung's Flagship Compact Camera
best point and shoot camera for video recording image



Krystal


What's the best point and shoot camera for video recording? Cash limit is $200. Thanks!


Answer
one of the better products in this price range is the Casio Exilim EX-Z80... it has a youtube capture (640x480 @30fps) ...it also records in a higher Wide VGA (848 x 480 @ 30 fps), perfect for watching video on a widescreen monitor or TV. and it records to the H.264/AVC AAC, MOV format... which will allow the video to be transfered to Apple multimedia devices directly without being re-encoded. There are a number of cameras that record video to other formats...such as MJPEG and Quicktime...but the audio portion is usually WAV... and that audio format uses up more space and conversion is needed when watching on PMP devices. Its currently on sale at B&H for $140. This camera is also not a slacker when it comes to other features , face detection, and image quality. Another nice unique feature for video fans is a dedicated Movie button. No need to dig though screen menus and you can go from shutter button to movie button instantly!
Good Luck and happy shooting

What kind of point and shoot camera has a fast shutter response?




Rayne Wolf


Just what the question says. I'm a person that loves to take pictures, but I don't do it because I can't find a camera that has a fast shutter response. Just to be clear, I'm talking about the time between pressing the button to take the picture and when the picture actually takes. I see the perfect opportunity for photos all the time, but then by the time the picture is actually taken, whatever I'm taking a photo of has moved.

I don't want an SLR because I'm not a photographer and it'd really be just a waist of money. I'm looking for digital point and shoot cameras. I'd also like to have the possibility of HD video recording on the camera but my heart isn't set on it.



Answer
Shutter lag is caused by the camera's Auto Focus (AF) system and if it's too sluggish, taking photos can be quite frustrating. On cameras that do have problems with shutter lag...the trick to minimize lag is to allow the camera to lock in the focus by half pressing the shutter button, then when focus has been achieved...hold it there till the moment is right, then press the button down fully to take the shot. This allows less missed opportunities, but is still somewhat annoying having to do it all the time.

Luckily, these days you can get compact/point and shoot cameras that have minimal shutter lag, so are very quick to take a picture. This is due to improved processors and much improved AF systems.

In the link below you will see a list of some reviewed camera models. There are many more models that aren't in the list...you would have to see older reviews on the same site. As you can see, the camera up the top of the list takes around 0.15 secs to take one photo. The slowest camera in the list takes around 1.6 secs to take a picture. Times for taking 5 photos and using the flash are also included...
http://www.cameras.co.uk/html/shutter-lag-comparisons.cfm?sort=ShutterLag

Be aware that the fastest compact cameras don't necessarily take the best quality photos...so it's best to read individual reviews before making a decision.

Here are other review pages that include image samples and performance times...
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.steves-digicams.com/




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

What is a good camera to record video games on tv?

camera for recording video games
 on ... Video Recorder Hidden Camera QW157 Spy Cameras Wholesale Electronics
camera for recording video games image



Jack Starb


I want to record video game commentary's On YouTube but I don't have a good camera if anyone watches dspGamming and knows what phill uses that would be great! It docent have to be the one he uses any good one.


Answer
try getting a screen recorder like dazzle. look up youtube videos for more info

What is the best affordable camera I can use to record video game footage?




Sid S


I want to try and record video game footage and I saw a way how to. Just hook up a camera into the TV with a Y splitter with the console. I tried to look for a camera but I don't know which camera has an A/V Input to it.


Answer
try looking up a newelectronx tristar mx hd pvr




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

How do I use a digital camera as a web cam on my pc?

the best digital camera for video recording
 on filed an application for a patent that would see the iPhone's camera ...
the best digital camera for video recording image



onthebeach


I have a good digital camera, that is able to video record. I also have a way to hook it up to my pc and transfer pic & vids to my files. I would like to use this camera as a web cam, my old one is pretty cheap & doesn't work so well. Does any one know how to hook up a digital camera as a web cam?


Answer
I really don't think you are able to do this with most modern digital cameras. The USB connection is used to transfer pics and video between PC and camera, not to stream live video. You can get a descent web cam for around $30 though!
Good Luck =)

How can I improve the sound quality for videos recorded on my digital camera?




EmiEatWorl


Is there something I can buy (such as a microphone) that will give the videos I record on my digital camera a better sound? I recently went to a concert with my new digital camera in tow and when I got home, the videos I had recorded were terrible! You couldn't even hear the singer. I realize concerts will have much more bass than everyday situations, but still, I'd like to have nice videos of concerts. Anyway, thanks for your help!


Answer
If you think you can sneak a boom mike into a concert, I'd use that, that'll give you the best quality. But you can just use microphones for a some what better quality.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

how do i get my camera to auto-focus when recording a video?

best compact digital camera for video recording
 on Amazon.com: Web Ready 4 Channel Compact H.264 Digital Video Recorder ...
best compact digital camera for video recording image



Tiffany Si


i have a samsung compact digital camera (not an SLR) & it is 12.2 mega pixels. not sure what make but when im recording videos and have something up close, it just doesn't focus, is there something i need to do to make it focus? HELP


Answer
P&S cameras (actually all camera lenses) have a minimum focal distance. For example the Samsung SL600 is 31.5" on normal and 39.4" on telephoto.

You would need to look up the specs for your particular model.

What is a good compact camera for recording high-volume, high-definition audio/video?




S3NT13NT_G


Hello everybody. Here is the problem I'm having:

I am an enthusiastic concert attendee, and I go to a lot of Metal shows. I also like to record parts of the shows I go to, so I can go back and re-live the experience later. But these shows are LOUD! Around 115-130 decibels, to be more specific. And at that kind of high volume, most camera microphones are overloaded and the resulting videos have sound that is distorted, scratchy, and unlistenable.

What I have tried already:

I have owned a Fujifilm JV-100 in the past, and I currently own a Canon SX-260 HS and neither of these have decent audio. My fiancée's old Sony Cybershot DSC-W50, on the other hand, has great sound quality. The only issue with that is that it's ancient, shoots poor quality photos, and doesn't have full-HD video capability. I'm also not sure if the newer models of Sony Cybershots have the same quality of internal microphone and when I asked a sales representative about this and she was unable to give me an answer.

Limitations:

Using an actual camcorder is out of the question, as is buying an expensive digital SLR. It must be a compact, point-and-shoot camera because otherwise the event staff/venue security deem it a "professional device" and will not allow it inside the concert venues without a press pass, which I obviously do not have. I also cannot use a separate audio recording device, because it is impractical and I need the convenience of all the components (camera, video recorder, audio recorder) in one single device.

What I need:

Simply put, I need a compact, point-and-shoot camera that is capable of shooting in low-light settings, that is capable of recording HD video, and has an internal microphone that doesn't fuzz out at high volumes. I also need it on a budget, which is less than $400.

Please offer me some suggestions for what model camera I should look into buying. I'm tired of wasting my money on cameras that don't work under the rigorous conditions I have described. If there are other metalheads out there who've had the same problem, I'd really appreciate it if you could give me your recommendations. Thanks in advance.



Answer
The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX10 [ 16.2 megapixels]
Panasonic Lumix LX5 [ 10.1 megapixels ]
Nikon Coolpix S8100 [ 12.1 megapixels ] check the great prices via abesofmaine.com




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Friday, June 21, 2013

How do i convert a video for Youtube?

best bridge camera for video recording
 on Nikon COOLPIX L810 16.1 MP Bridge Camera
best bridge camera for video recording image



Angelito


I have recorded a long 10 minute video on my 12MP bridge camera. i would like to know how do i convert it so that i can easily upload it on Youtube?

to which format for Youtube? and what (free) software do i need to use in converting it?

Thanks.



Answer
YouTube accepts a wide range of video file formats.
Here's a list of some well-known formats that YouTube supports:
.WebM files - Vp8 video codec and Vorbis Audio codecs
.MPEG4, 3GPP and MOV files - Typically supporting h264, mpeg4 video codecs, and AAC audio codec
.AVI - Many cameras output this format - typically the video codec is MJPEG and audio is PCM
.MPEGPS - Typically supporting MPEG2 video codec and MP2 audio
.WMV
.FLV - Adobe-FLV1 video codec, MP3 audio

Popular is FLV format.So you can convert to FLV for upload to YouTube.If you need a converter,Enolsoft Video Converter can help you.Not noly can convert to FLV, and convert between all common video formats.

I have a video camera with one long video on it. How do I seperate a part of this video from the rest?




Matt


I want to put a Halo 3 movie on Youtube. I've recorded the video on my video camera but I had to record it about 53 minutes into the tape because a family video took up the first 50 minutes of the tape. Do you have any suggestions on how I can take a section of the video and put it on Youtube? If I need software please tell me what software I need.


Answer
If you recorded 103 minutes of video on a camcorder tape, this is not a miniDV tape based camcorder - it sounds like it is a full sized VHS analog camcorder so there will not be any digital connections.

How would you normally connect the camcorder to a computer? If this has not been done, and my assumption in the first paragraph is correct, then you need to get an analog/digital bridge like
http://pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Family.htm
Connect the camcorder to the A/D bridge with the AV cables that came with the camcorder, then connect the A/D bridge to the computer... and follow the instructions that come with the A/D bridge.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

How to make recorded videos with different camera angles together for free?

best video camera for recording dance
 on best sellers the new york times best sellers children s books ...
best video camera for recording dance image
Q. Like I recorded a dance and one of my camera was on the right side and the other was on the left how do i combine both recorded videos?


Answer
Windows Movie Maker and edit the two scenes in, flipping back and forth like they do in the - big movies..

which camera i can i use the best to record my dancing?




Ajay


most of the time i record at night , like on a party or the street.
i am recording with my phone but i want to switch to a video camera.
any suggestions of a good video camera which i can take with me easily?



Answer
EOS 60D




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

What is a good camera to buy for video recording?

best still camera for video recording
 on Digital Still Camera with 720p Video Recording - Draganflyer X4 ...
best still camera for video recording image



Violet


Hey, I'm looking for suggestions on a camera to buy that has good quality video recording so that I could upload videos easily unto youtube. Please help me out, I am not a millionaire and can not afford a $200 dollar camera. Thanks :)


Answer
If you also want a waterproof, shock proof and dust proof camera, you can buy a Nikon S30 camera for under $120

What is the best phone for recording video, particularly in loud environments?




mattsbury


I need a new mobile phone, preferably one with a good camera and video recording facilities, particularly when its loud such as concerts and things so it doesn't sound all distorted. I have been looking at the Sony Ericsson C905, but is there anything that is great for that purpose out there? The last video recording phone with great sound I had was the Samsung D600 way back...

Thanks in advance



Answer
Hey! I have a way how to get Iphone 3G -8gb Version for free without any contract or what so ever , Delivery is free as well! Send me Email to pauktom@yahoo.com and I will let you know how you can get it! Just one thing-You must be over 18years old, Send me email to pauktom@yahoo.com If you want to Get Iphone Like I got ;)




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

my dslr camera records videos for only 3 sec. How do i make the duration longer?

best dslr camera for video recording
 on Best DSLR Camera 2013  Top Professional And Consumer DSLR
best dslr camera for video recording image



Rose amor


I have a 60D EOS camera. I seldom record videos on it and my cousin lost the manual... it's fairly new, i bought it last year. i don't know how or why but it can only record for 3 seconds. Please can anyone help me?
it's a canon 60D dslr camera. i have tried doing the technique fhotoace told me but it only lasts for the maximum time of 30 seconds.



Answer
First use a 4 gb SDHC card, Class 10
Second do not leave the camera in live view before you start shooting. This heats up the CMOS sensor, so when you finally get around to shooting your video, the sensor is hot enough to automatically shut off.

The longest Full HD video file you can take is about 17 minutes or 4 gb, which ever comes first.

If you shoot using a script, you will not need such long takes, closer to one to three minutes

What is the best camera to use for photography and video recording at concerts?




Lexie


I really want to buy a camera that's really good for taking pictures at concerts, (probably outside) and recording. I have some FujiFilm 14 mega pixels camera now, but I mean I want a REALLY nice camera. I was looking into Nikon and Canon cameras but I don't know which one would be good for video recording too. I'm not really too concerned about the price, but under 4,000 would be cool!


Answer
First of all, you may not be allowed to bring a camera into the venue, I'd check first.
You might get away with smuggling it in, but personally I hate the possibility that I might either have my camera confiscated, or I won't be allowed inside.
Next problem is that concerts are a low light situation, usually also coupled with much movement as well as a fair distance from the subject.

All up, that makes it EXTREMELY challenging. The only hope of half decent concert photos are good DSLR cameras and even for those you need very good and very FAST lenses.

Small P&S cameras have tiny little sensors, so they don't do well with low light situations.
Concert photos are often blurry because there isn't enough light, so the shutter speed is too slow to hand-hold it, even worse when you add the movement of the performers to it.

You could try raising your ISO, but that will add noise to your photos.
You could try using your little flash, but it can't reach very far, and won't do you a whole lot of good other than lighting up the back of the heads directly in front of you.

I'm afraid there are a number of good reasons why the pro's carry around huge, expensive cameras, lenses, and lights.
It would be lovely if a tiny camera could do it all, but the reality is that small P&S's just can't handle concert situations very well. Some places do allow small P&S cameras (but no DSLRs). The reason for that is because they KNOW you will never get any decent shot with a little P&S.

However, I do realize that some of us a lot easier to please than others, so perhaps what is totally unacceptable to me might be fine in YOUR eyes.
If you can't have a good camera with you, at the very least make sure you learn how to you use what you have, so you can make the most out of it. Read your manual several times, attend a class, read some books on photography - it will help a lot.
If you're not interested in learning much, at the very least learn how to turn off the flash. Those tiny on-camera flashes only reach a few feet, so all you do with it is illuminate the bodies in front of you.

As to sound - there is a good reason why the audio pros carry around a lot of very big and very expensive gear. Even a good camcorder can only do so much in that regard - let alone a little P&S still camera! Don't expect miracles - don't even expect anything you'd ever want to listen to again.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Thursday, June 20, 2013

what is a high quality camera for recording music?

best video camera for recording drums
 on Trying out the new Zoom Q3 video camera with this improvised drum solo ...
best video camera for recording drums image



TYcck


what is a high quality camera for recording music (singing, piano, electric guitar, drums)?
how can you make music videos smooth and professional sounding? i don't have a studio either.



Answer
Well, you don't say what kind of budget your have but, you want high quality so, start with this article - http://www.videomaker.com/article/8243/ - Now, that you understand a little about what's involved, here is one of the least expensive high quality cameras. The average price if a high qualtiy camera is around $10,000.

However, for recording live sound, if you want the highest quality, you need to record it with Pro Tools recording software directly off the mixer that the band plays through and you then need to sync your video with the Pro Tools audio using Pro Tools.

Rock Band 2 How do people record for Youtube?




Packerfans


How do people like SSblind72 and azuritereaction record their drumming videos for Youtube? What camera do they use/how do they make it so u can see them and then their drum chart appear on the same video?
Any help would be great, Thanks!



Answer
azuritereaction made a video on how he capture videos on Rock Band.
Video link is here-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKcYiXU9ol8&feature=channel_page
All the imformation you need to know is in there.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

What is the best camera/camcorder for school?

best video camera for recording lectures
 on ... Phone Call Mini Recorder Landline RJ11 Digital Audio Recording | eBay
best video camera for recording lectures image



Jennifer H


I am looking for a camera/camcorder that would be good for recording class lectures. It needs to have a good microphone. If it's a camcorder then I also want it to be able to take pictures with a flash.
As for price, preferably something under $200.



Answer
It depends on how much you want to spend,I would say one of those Canon IXUS series with HD or FHD video recording,best quality photos and very high res video recording

Is it ok to video record my college lectures/classes?




Kelsey


It's my freshman year, Calculus teacher speaks reaaaallly fast (you wouldn't even believe) and advanced Spanish teacher is from Colombia and speaks rapidly with an accent I'm not used to. Is it ok to use my flip video camera (small like a digital camera) to video my classes so I can view them later? Would that be a weird thing to do?

The camera would just sit on my desk. It wouldn't be very noticeable. In a lecture hall it would be easier, but these are like 25 student classes. Should I not even ask?



Answer
You will need to get permission to record, whether video or just audio.

You could just ask your teachers to speak a little slower. Your calculus teacher may be nervous too and not realize that he/she is speaking too quickly for the class to take notes. It's a common problem with new teachers especially. I'm sure he/she will not mind you asking (better to find out now than on evaluations at the end of the semester) and will in fact be glad to make such a small, simple change to help the class understand. Other students will appreciate it too.

The Spanish teacher might resist somewhat, but will probably be willing to at least slow down for the first couple weeks to let the class get used to her particular accent and to hearing Spanish again after a summer away from it. Either way, you will get used to the Columbian accent and it might be good for you to get used to hearing fast speech in an advanced class if you ever want to be able to understand native speakers talking at normal conversational speed.

I'd ask them first to slow down and only if that doesn't work, ask to record them. It'd be better to understand them the first time anyway, right?




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Digital camera with video recording optical zoom?

best digital still camera for video recording
 on ... digital_camera_mini_DVR_camera_with_Motion_Activated_recording_digital
best digital still camera for video recording image



crml1024


Could someone tell me whether there is a digital camera that takes great pictures and has a video recording feature with optical zoom? I am aware that the video recording on a digital camera is not as good as a camcorder. I just want a 2 in 1 so that I can take pictures and short video clips. I am torn between Canon SD780is, Canon SD880is, and I think some Panasonic DMC's have the feature. Any additional ideas would be helpful.


Answer
I have the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 and you can zoom while recording and it takes great pictures. It records HD videos.
I would recommend it.

How to adjust the lighting on a digital camera video recording?




MonroeGirl


So I recorded a video on my digital camera, unfortunately the lighting was not the greatest. Is there anyway to enhance the video to make it brighter?


Answer
There is hope.

First off, the great thing about digital is that it's easier to get a good image from a dark one than it is from one that's overblown. The reason being is this: the sensors on a digital camera only soak up so much light before they turn to white. If a pixel is recorded as white (blown out, zebra striped, etc.), there is absolutely no way of bringing it back down to a color.

When shooting film, the exact is opposite. A bit off topic but good to know.

So, unless what you shot is completely black, and even if it is, there's sure to be some data in those pixels, and data in pixels is a good thing! Having data in a pixel means it recorded the image. However, finding that image requires the proper software.

A basic editing program with decent image control is Final Cut Pro. I would assume Windows Movie Maker and most video editing programs would have the most elementary of controls as well. What you want to look for is:

1.) Levels - If you have the option of working with levels, you can bring the blacks / shadows up to a visible range, while leaving the midtones and highlights relatively untouched.

2.) Brightness / Exposure - If you have the option of working with brightness or exposure, you can boost the blacks / shadows up to a visible level, but keep in mind anything that looks good now will become overblown or white.

3.) Saturation - If you have the option of adjusting saturation, this may be a good step after adjusting the light levels of your image. Usually when you boost the 'brightness' of an image, it also becomes more washed out, which can be countered by boosting the saturation until you get a natural look.

4.) Noise Reduction - This adjustment would be the icing on the cake. When you boost those shadows, you'll quickly notice that they're very grainy. Noise reduction helps to lower than grainy look, but also tends to slightly blur an image. Worth a try at the very least.

In the future, there are a few things you can do to avoid a repeat. Look for these settings on your camera:

-F Stop - rare for low end cameras, but if you have control of the F stop, you can adjust the brightness and depth of field (area of picture that's blurred or clear) by increasing or decreasing the numbers. The smaller the number, the brighter the picture. Also, the smaller the number, the less depth of field you have. This is also known as aperture.

-ISO / film speed - Film speed or ISO is how quickly the sensor records the image. This affects the amount of light necessary to light a scene. A lower ISO (200) is slower to absorb light, but will give you less grain or noise in your video. A higher ISO (1600) will be easier to light with little light, but will also be much more grainy (noise).

Hope that helps!




Powered by Yahoo! Answers

How do I record myself on video playing drums?

best video camera for recording drums
 on Wallpaper girls, flight, camouflage, gun, gesture, smile Desktop ...
best video camera for recording drums image



lvl CONSTA


I want to play drums and set up a video camera to record me, but at the same time actually sound somewhat decent.
Also to record myself doing drum covers to songs.
How do I do this without mic's?



Answer
I do that all the time! Keep the videos and over time, if you ever doubt that you are getting better, you'll see that practice really does work. You can use any small digital camera to record yourself. I put mine on a desk 2 meters in front of my bass drum and it recorded fine. It's better if you have a window near by for light. If you want to do covers a lot of people use an mp3 or CD player with headphones and play along to it then when they put the video on their computer they add the music on to the video.

How do I record myself on video playing drums?




lvl CONSTA


I want to play drums and set up a video camera to record me, but at the same time actually sound somewhat decent.
Also to record myself doing drum covers to songs.
How do I do this without mic's?



Answer
The sound-recording capabilities of video cameras varies; research which ones might have the best capabilities. I doubt if there are any that can record in stereo, however, so it depends on what you mean by "decent." You also need to consider the sound-isolating/suppression of the place where you think you could record yourself. Most rooms will give off echos that can have a real negative affect on the sound.




Powered by Yahoo! Answers