Best Camera for Video Recording: 2014-03-09

Saturday, March 15, 2014

A good digital camera with good video recording?

waterr!

My camera, which is a Sony DSC-P41(4.1 meg. pixels) is getting old and worn out. But its still a good camera for me, but i feel that my camera is getting outdated. I recently came back from vacation, and i wished that i took more videos. Is there a good digital camera that can also take good videos?

(There is one really stupid, tiny reason why im trying to stay away from sony cameras, it is that their cameras use a specific memory card, and the highest memory card ive seen in a store is around 2GB, when im trying to aim for a memory card 4GB, since im planning to take alot of pictures and videos)

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well sony does make some good cameras and they make memory sticks just as big as sd these days and they are getting cheaper so i would personally go with sony. sorry for breaking your rules lol

Aiptek 5100 Digital Video Camera?

just wonde

Does anybody know anything about this particular camera? Is it worth $70.00.
and, how much time does it actually record?

Answer
I own the Aiptek 5100m DV camera and i couldn't be more happy with it! It bought it for 100$ and i am suprised at the excellency of it for that low of a price. It can take 5 mega-pixel digital photos, and for video you can choose from web-standard 160X128, web-high quality 320X240, TV-standard quality at 352X288, or TV-high quality at 640X480. Depending on what resolution you choose, the amount of video you can record changes. Also, i would recommend buying a compact flash card for it because they are cheap and add a lot more recording time. For example, for 40$ i bought a 512 MB compact flash card and now i can record over 20 hours of low quality video and at least 4 hours if not more of high quality. It truly is an amazing camera and i would recommend to anybody who doesn't have the dough for a professional dv camera but still wants a high quality one. Also, did i mention that it can record audio and you can even use it to make voice recordings in mp3 format??? This is one heck of a camera!!!

how to record audio with the video on my compact camera?

Tarek Scor

hey guys i have a compact camera and i want to get better voice , so i want something to connect to my camera which let my voice be clear when i be in far destination , i know there are audio recoders but it don't match the audio with the video so i have to match them later , i want something to connect to my camera and me so when i talk it record from long distance while the audio is already playing.

Answer
Unless your camera has an external micrpohne input, what you imagine does not exist.

Looking for good, cheap ,digital camera (compact) with video recording and editing. What should I get?

Apo

Answer
Even though I personally own this ultra compact camera, I would still like to highly recommend the purchase of a Nikon Coolpix L10 for the following reasons:

1. Besides taking well-exposed hi-quality 5 megapixel pictures, it uses a standard set of rechargeable double AA batteries which last a very long time;
2. Has a 3x optical zoom;
3. Takes "continuous" 2 frames per second "action/sports" images;
4. Has macro feature for close-ups of small objects focused under 6 inches;
5. The flash setting for "red-eye" correction is on the navigator wheel and not within a submenu;
6. It's very small and light;
7. Uses inexpensive SD memory cards - a 2 gig card sells for $19 at samys.com;
8. The digital video feature takes wonderful "sound" videos which are noise free. It records the piano very well with it's built-in microphone;
9. It comes with a USB 2.0 transfer cable which you connect to your USB computer port;
10. Has tripod mount on bottom of camera;
11. And the price is a mere $119 [sold at Samy's Camera - samys.com, and Staples.com.]

Review(s) can be found at amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Coolpix-Digital-Camera-Optical/dp/B000N49WPC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-6009841-1963852?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1183957829&sr=8-1

along with pictures provided by satisfied purchasers.]

Good luck!

Friday, March 14, 2014

Is there a good digital camera that can record videos by remote control?

Harijot Kh

I am planning on recording testimonials from patients in a doctors office. I want a camera under $500 that I can record with. I thought while I'm at it, I might as well make it a normal camera for any picture taking I might want to do.

My ideal is a camera with a remote control to record video. That way there is less stress or pressure for patients to share their experience, without the intimidation of someone behind a camera. With a remote control, the camera will be more passive. I was looking in to good digital camera under $500. The best one looked like the Canon PowerShot SX20IS. Then I found out that it's not compatible with any kind of remote control.

Is there such a thing as a remote control that will start a video recording on a camera (digital and less than $500)?

Answer
Iâm not too certain of any digital camcorder/digital camera that offers a remote control. Is remote control a necessary feature for you? Since you are looking for still video for patient testimonials, Iâm thinking a camera with a tripod or tripod capabilities are a must! Many of the digital camcorders on todayâs market offer the function of both video recording AND still shots, just like those from a digital camera. Itâs easy to spend well over $500 on a digital camcorder/digital camera, but you can certainly find quality units well under that price range too! You may want to check out the Aiptek A-HDPRO 1080p digital camcorder. This HD camcorder offer the video option and with the 8 MP camera unit, this may fit exactly what you are looking for. Depending on the quality of still photos you want, keep in mind the number of mega-pixels of the camera. Hope this helps!

Digital camera with good video recording?

kumar

I need to buy a digital camera which can do nice video shooting too . Can you suggest some latest models ! It should be in the price range $200 to $300 .

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Here are a few good ones with a good recorder on them:

http://www.discountwholesalebargains.com/product/4086_m/video+recording::/Mustek-MDC6500Z-6.5-Mega-Pixel-Multi-Function-Digital-Camera-145404086M.html

http://www.discountwholesalebargains.com/product/6520_m/video+recording::/Casio-EX-Z9PK-Pink-8.1MP-Camera-with-3x-Optical-Zoom-and-2.6-Wide-Format-LCD-145406520M.html

http://www.discountwholesalebargains.com/product/6978_m/video+recording::/Casio-EX-Z100-Exilim-10.1MP-Digital-Camera-Blue-145406978M.html

http://www.discountwholesalebargains.com/product/6979_m/video+recording::/Casio-EX-Z100-Exilim-10.1MP-Digital-Camera--Pink-145406979M.html

http://www.discountwholesalebargains.com/product/6990_m/video+recording::/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ8K-8MP-Digital-Camera-with-5x-Wide-Angle-MEGA-Optical-Image-Stabilized-Zoom-(Black)-145406990M.html

What video camera is best to film golf or tennis swing?

csss s

I need a relatively cheap(under 300) camera that I can record swings, and then immediately be able to show my student on the camera playback ith slomo or freeze frame

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seriously, try calling local golf courses, or instructors if they're listed in your phone book...(oops showing my age with the phone book reference) Anyhow, make some calls to local teaching pros and simply ask them what equipment they are using. You may be surprised at hoe economical these guys are. They don't get rich at this profession! Good Luck.

What video camera is best to film golf or tennis swing?

csss s

I need a relatively cheap(under 300) camera that I can record swings, and then immediately be able to show my student on the camera playback ith slomo or freeze frame

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Search 'high speed video camera' . Same golf results.

Theres a couple. Casios and nikon j1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM_QQ8_7XTw

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3270463

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130407224238AAtIrMu

best camcorder to record concerts in low light.?

Marcin Kal

HI,

im looking for some advise on cameras to use in low light places light concerts.
I need to be able to record live shows where at times the visibility isnt so great.
I also need something affordable.

Thanks for all replies

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Good "low light" video recording quality = LARGE lenses and large imaging chips. Anything less than about $2,500 won't have these. As well, LOUD audio at the concerts = manual audio gain control is needed.

Assuming we start with the manual audio control and medium lenses and single imaging chip, take a look at the Canon HF S20 and HF S200. The Sony HDR-CX550 is worth a look, too. All of these have a 58mm lens filter diameter and single CMOS OK-sized imaging chip. I use a Sony HDR-FX1 (which was replaced by the HDR-FX1000). It does great in low light - but it has a 72mm lens filter diameter and 1/3" 3CCD imaging chip system.

Below the HF S200 and CX550 you will find most of the camcorders use a 37mm lenses filter diameter - or smaller (30.5mm) and have smaller single imaging chips... and most do not have manual audio gain control...

"Affordable" means different things to different people for different reasons. Since camcorders can range from $50 to $50,000, a $1,000 camcorder is not exactly unreasonable and is actually in the high end of the consumer camcorder price range...

Need a digital camera that records HI QUALITY VIDEO CLIPS?

Hung T

I currently own the Canon SD600, love the quality of the video clip...but the audio playback is pretty horrible. I attend a lot of concerts and parties, and would like to capture the live music..especially the deep bass lines.

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Digital camera (Still) cant capture high qulity video If u want good video take handicam

What is a good brand of digital camera to buy?

zydr4t3

i had a Kodak digital camera for like 6 or 7 years and its time for a new one. im looking to spend less than $150. my main use for them is on vacations, photo graphing people like family.. and outside use so i need one thats portable and durable. i also use them to record video. so i need to know a good kind of camera and what brands are good.

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You should check out this blog, it listed out the top cameras under $200: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-10-cameras-under-200-bucks.html

Handheld camera for live gigs?

My Auty =]

Looking for a handheld camera for recording video and sound for live gigs, a good example of what results I'm looking for is the quality of this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxjXMpMmRiQ

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for video quality... this will depend on the lighting...
Luckily for that sample you provided, the lighting guy really knew what he was doing and lit the stage very well. Not every performance will be like that.
Camera suggestions could be any digital camera. Heck, a common iphone could have recorded that with similar video quality.

For audio quality... ... you'll need a camera that will support a mic input.

Best suggestion:
Canon G12
http://www.photographybay.com/2011/01/24/canon-powershot-g12-review/

- features a tilt screen so you can hold the camera high and still see the stage while looking at the screen
- has a hot shoe to put a microphone
- mic imput jack

additional research on external mic
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/audio/tips-solutions/camera-microphones-dslr-video
http://www.pixtus.com/forum/video-equipment-talk/127137-suggestions-external-microphone-dslr-bodies-w-video.html
http://www.digitalphotographywriter.com/2010/07/dslr-camera-microphone-for-videos.html

I want to buy a quality bridge camera with excellent video qaulity budget £200?

CameraMan

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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 â 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 jas to have at least a 1 GB video card and a separate Audio card that can support Direct X 9 technology, you 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.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/High_Definition_HD/HV30/index.aspx

What is the best bridge camera with a video recording function?

Yuta_Kins

Hopefully I can buy a new camera and I cant afford a full on dslr so I leaned more on bridges. I was looking for a Canon or Nikon on a budget of $200-300, hopefully someone out there can help me. I googled some but I cant exactly find what am looking for or google isn't just showing me the right ones.

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Canon SX30IS

Thursday, March 13, 2014

What is a good Camera phone?

IMMUNE TO

Preferably a slide phone, Classic slide phone, not a web browser Slide.

Doesn't neccesarily have to be a smart phone or anything, Im just looking for a good phone that has a good camera and will last a few years. (preferably a decent size screen too)

Any suggesstions on phones to research?
Has to be 3g!!! Wifi optional

Answer
Nokia N8 has the best camera on a phone at the moment (but the OS isn't that good). You could also try the Samsung Galaxy S but doesn't have flash. HTC Desire HD is another one (quality may be a problem in video recording). If have patients, wait for some newer phones. A new Galaxy phone is coming soon which might introduce flash to that phone.

The best camera phones these days are smartphones. Allphones I mentioned has 3G and Wi-Fi.

how can i increase my phones video recording capacity model no w800I?

collinpg

want to increase video recording time now i can record only 9 secs but how can i record more than 9 secs.

Answer
Open the camera, go to Settings >> Shoot Mode >> High Quality video.

That'll make video recording length defined by available memory only. If you're running low on memory, get a bigger memory stick.

[UPDATE]
@ ALIEN, W800i supports exterbal memory sticks. Even without the memory stick, the W800 has 40 MB of on-board memory and the video recording duration should go upto more than one minute per MB. So if it records only 9 seconds, then it HAS to be the "fit to picture message" option. Selecting the "High quality video" option WILL fix it.

Game Play Recording?

Mitsubishi

I want to record my gameplay on my 360 how do i do that i dont have a vcr i have a video and digital camera if that helps

Answer
You need specif software that I canÂ´t help. Go to a specific forum and people can help u. good luck

what kind of slr camera is there where it can record videos?

sup3rshan

i am looking for a slr camera that not only can take a picture, but also video.
with a decent price.
please help me out and thank you.
any advice is welcome

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There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start for around $550 to $1100. Either a 12MP or 15MP will do just fine.

Below, I listed some links where you can look up reviews and see what camera works best for you.

The first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 4 DSLR cameras I am recommending you compare. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has links to reviews of the cameras, the reviews include sample images from the cameras.

Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some of these dealers are including some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the âadd to cartâ button to see the actual price.

Here are some models that I think are well worth researching with estimated prices:

Nikon D5000 12MP DSLR Digital Camera w/18-55mm VR Lens - $649
Nikon D90 12MP DSLR Digital Camera w/18-105mm VR Lens - $1089
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (500D) 15MP DSLR w/EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - $769
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom lens - $550

Of a quick side note: I am a Nikon user, but think all three cameras are excellent. I like that the Nikon D5000 has the movable LCD screen, that would seem to be valuable in doing video. I am very intrigued by the Pentax K-x partly because it does HD video but also because of how impressive it seems to work at high ISO settings which can be great help in low light situations (see the photo.net link below). Do some research, I would ask some questions in the discussion forums at photo.net where photographers can share their experiences and samples of their work. I think the Pentax could be a good option given the quality and price point.

Hope this helps. Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images. If you think I can be of any help, please to do contact me.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Mark

marksablow.com

Video editing camcorder?

I need to buy a new camcorder for some video editing. Problem is that the only computer I have is windows XP and the only software I have is windows movie maker. Anybody know which camera I should get that would work best with my software?
It's for work. Can't go with MiniDV.

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Flip UltraHD Video Camera is a powerful, easy-to-use, fairly cheap video camera; it records @ 1280 x 720, 60 FPS, and can hold about two full hours of video at that capacity. It fits neatly in a shirt pocket and is pretty much ideal for recording anything that doesn't need to be professionally produced film, from home movies to recording interviews. It comes packaged with a basic editing program that's designed to make it as easy as possible to produce basic home movies and post them to the web.

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Funny Youtube video ideas?

c_star

I wanna start making videos for my channel, but I don't have any idea what to do. I want it to be funny though,I don't mind vlogging, or just doing something random. Thanks for any ideas :)

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here are some unique and silly ideas.. that can be funny

1. Time lapse video
Time lapse videos are easy to make â you keep your camera mounted on a place (a street corner or at your office) and start recording. After certain duration, stop recording and bring to the editing room. In your favorite video editing software, fast-forward the video to at least 100 times fast. Then add a background score, that's it.

2. Interviewing someone
Prepare 10 questions to interview someone (if the person is a girl, you will get lot of views), and do a timed 1-minute interview. You can make the questions such that the respondent can answer with just a âYesâ or âNoâ. Or ask a question to many people, say, âWho would you like to see as the next president of USA?â â ask people answer this question with videos (video replies).

3. Provide your own tips
Start recording your camera and go in front and give some tips to the world. Yes, you can provide funny tips on a specific area of your expertise. Choose a wild topic such as, â10 ways to save yourself when a hungry Rhinoceros chases youâ, âThings to do when you are stuck in 10,000 BCâ, â10 things that you want to know about Australiaâ or âTips for organizing a bachelor partyâ. Be creative and think of some wild topic, it should inspire your viewers to post replies and comments.

4. Playing with texts
Use MS powerpoint slides to make compelling statements. Print them and show them in front of the camera and remove one page at a time (give enough time to readers to read the print), end with a final punch line. Add background music to the video and upload it.

5. Screen capture your Desktop activities
Install good screen capture software, first. Start the screen capture software to record any screen activities you do on your PC. Paint a drawing or doodle in Photoshop. Or just simply browse as you normally do. Or just type something â a letter, or a blog post. Stop the screen capture recording, edit the movie (use fast-forward technique) and add some peppy music as the background score. Thatâs it you have made a very cool movie for Youtube.

6. Make an Advert
Shoot an advert or a television commercial for McDonald's, KFC or for the poor Microsoft. Write your own script, draw a storyboard â use existing videos and your own voice and music. When you are making and advert on a well-known global brand, you are bound to get lot of viewers (and criticisms). Who knows, the MN Cs would make a way to your door to sign you up (ok, I was kidding!).

7. Dub for someone
Get some videos where political leaders make a speech or famous celebrity giving an interview to someone. Now, strip off the celebrity speakerâs voice (use volume mute in your video editing software) and add your own voice and a funny one-line. Mix different questions and use some funny one-liners from stripped from old James Bond movies.

Looking for a DSLR camera?

Kelly

I'm looking for a my first DSLR camera and I'm on the look out for any suggestions you might have! Its my first one as I said, so I'm not looking for anything too fancy. It just has to have the basics as well as great quality. I would probably want it to be Nikon or Canon. It would be amazing if it has film recording option as well. Also I'm looking to stay under $700 if that is at all possible. Thanks!

Answer
I can't think of a single DSLR currently available that doesn't have video capability. No DIGITAL camera has "film recording".

In my opinion you should expand your camera search to include Pentax and Sony as well as Nikon and Canon because Pentax and Sony have some features not available in comparably priced models from Nikon and Canon.

Sony.
The Sony SLT series of APS-C sensor size DSLR cameras (a58, a65, a77) use Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time, continuous phase-detect auto focus whether you're shooting still images or full 1080p HD video. Also, the SLT series of cameras have a focusing motor in the camera body as well as Sony's version of Image Stabilization (IS). Plus, the SLT cameras use the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount introduced in 1985. There is still a good selection of previously owned Minolta Maxxum AF lenses available that will have full functionality on any of the SLT models and be stabilized as well. Both Nikon and Canon have their respective versions of IS in some but not all of their lenses so you pay for it again and again. The Sony SLT a65 was chosen by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) as their top "DSLR - Advanced" in 2012.

Pentax.
The Pentax K-30 is currently the lowest-priced Weather Resistant (WR) DSLR on the market. WR means you can safely use the K-30 in the rain or in very dusty conditions. It doesn't mean you can take it swimming though. The K-30 uses the legacy Pentax "K" lens mount introduced in 1975 so any Pentax or third-party "K" mount lens ever made can be used on the K-30. Older manual focus lenses will meter on the K-30 and thanks to the focus motor in the camera body auto focus lenses will auto focus on it. Like Sony, Pentax has their version of IS in the camera body so any lens used becomes a stabilized lens.

Nikon.
Since approximately 1959 Nikon has used the "F" lens mount which gives Nikon the lead in backwards capability. However, you have to go to the D90 or D7000 to get a focusing motor in the camera body so on the lower-level Nikon DSLR cameras (D3100, D3200, D5100, D5200) only the more expensive AF-S lenses will auto focus. The older AF lenses can be used but only with manual focus. Nikon currently offers DSLR lenses in DX (for crop-sensor cameras) and FX (for their full-frame cameras) designations. An FX lens is perfectly suited on a DX or FX body and a DX lens can be used on an FX body although the camera will automatically "crop" the full-frame sensor to the size of a DX sensor. This means a loss of megapixels but at least a DX lens can be used on an FX body. Unfortunately, as previously mentioned, Nikon only has their version of IS (they call it VR) in some of their lenses.

Canon.
When Canon introduced their Rebel EOS auto focus 35mm film cameras in 1988 they abandoned their legacy "FD/FL" lens mount for the "EF" lens mount. Of course this limits their backwards compatibility. Canon has added additional confusion with their lower-priced "EF-S" lenses for their crop-sensor cameras (T3, T3i, SL1, 60D/60Da* and 7D). The "EF-S" lenses CANNOT be used on a Canon full-frame DSLR such as the 6D, 5D and 1D. Anyone who buys a crop-sensor Canon DSLR and adds 2 or 3 "EF-S" lenses and later decides to upgrade to a Canon full-frame DSLR will have to replace all of their lenses. Like Nikon, Canon chose to offer their version of IS in some but not all of their lenses. * The 60Da is a factory-modified 60D intended for use in astrophotography.

I suggest reading reviews of all the various camera models at http://www.imaging-resource.com

What is a good hd video camera for a good price?

Blake

I want a good 1080p hd video camera for a good price. I was thinking around the 250$-300$ range. I don't know if it is possible but if any one knows of any good deals let me know.
Thanks

Answer
Canon PowerShot A1300 16.0 MP Digital Camera with 5x Digital Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 720p HD Video Recording Great camera for the price. Purchased the camera in May 2012 to shoot family events, friends ect. You could not ask for a better price vs performance camera. Very simple to use, excellent picture and video quality. I would suggest getting a cushioned camera case that includes the USB thumb drive reader for $10, the case is perfect for travel and storage when not in use. The USB reader is a great option when offloading the memory card.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Nikon Coolpix P100 Video Camera?

Madison<3

About the video camera, I was wondering...can i stop the video that i'm recording and then continue it later?

Answer
The P100 isn't a video camera. It's a bridge camera. It's main use is for still photos. But I'm sure if you stop a video you can continue later.
I have the P90. It is limited to filming videos of only 25 minutes long. I'd suggest another camera if your main use will be shooting videos.

What bridge camera is best?

Francesca

Looking to buy a good bridge camera
-no more that Â£250
-sharp, good colour images
-Built in flash
-able to record hd video well
-sd card compatible
-preferably with the tilt angle lcd
- and also possible adapters for fisheye

Answer
I agree with Trixie. The E-PL1 is a very good choice.
Most bridge cameras, in my opinion, are garbage. Out of the few dozen I've used, I've only liked one or two.
The Kodak z990 was an amazing camera in my opinion. However, it has a lot of glitches and Kodak is bankrupt so you might not want that. But in my opinion it was one of the best bridge cameras I've ever used.
The Fuji HS20 was also a good camera. It look pretty good pictures and is the closest thing to a dslr. However, the video mode was trash.
I think you should just skip the bridge camera stage and save up to get a entry level dslr. You can get a mirrorless camera for Â£250 or less.
And even a entry level dslr. I've found a D3100 online for $450, which is about Â£290. It is however a factory demo, but it is as good as new.
You can find it at Cameta Camera

how to record a video on my phone?

candz make

i have the Sony Ericsson w350a phone
the one that flips down and has a music player on it
i was wondering how do you record a video on the phone?
oh on the more options there isnt a video option

Answer
Try turning on your camera, go to options, then video.

video recording camera?????

Coolguy11

For my high school graduation, I wanna get a camera or video recorder or something, that allows you to take pictures (good quality) and put it up on Facebook. Something that also is good for video recording and you could post it up on facebook. Do you know the name of the thing? And where can i buy it?

I wanna buy it cuz so i could tell my friends how I am right now, how i'm doing in college, how the campus looks like, etc. Thanks.

Answer
Nearly any digital camera will do both.

Camcorders do much better for video, but can take still images to the limit of their sensor.

Still digital cameras have much finer sensors,and excellent photo capabilities, but moderate to decent video capabilities.

Most tablets/phones have still/video cameras, and can directly publish to the web.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

A good digital camera with good video recording?

waterr!

Aiptek 5100 Digital Video Camera?

just wonde

Does anybody know anything about this particular camera? Is it worth $70.00.
and, how much time does it actually record?

What is the best camera to record video games with that's fairly cheap?

Alex Petie

I record some videos for youtube like Monster Hunter Tri hunts and my camera doesnt have great video or sound quality. So I am just seeing if there is a better camera for me to use if anyone knows of one.
My current camera is a HD SONY Bloggie, and the HD barley works....

Answer
there really isn't a good video camera to record video games. the best thing to do is use a capture card. there is a dazzle dvd recorder that costs like fifty dollars. if you have a HDTV and play on it, you gott a get hd pvr, the best capture card but costs 200 dollars.

Question about recording video games????

Tyler R

Everytime I try to record a video game, the bottom part of the screen is shaded and the top is normal. How do I fix this? Is there a software? Should I get a new video camera? No, I am not trying to record Halo.

Answer
Are you pointing a video camera at the TV? If you are, then it's pretty normal to get either weird shading or some sort of shady bar scrolling through the screen. It's just the peculiar way TVs output their signal and how video cameras record it. Have a read of this article, it has a few solutions:
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question336.htm

Canon DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS - Video?

Ana C

When I record a video in my camera (Canon DIGITAL IXUS 100 IS) appears a red exclamation point. What does it mean? Thanks and happy new year!

Answer
Best advice I can offer is to go to the link below. There are discussion forums and there is a digital camera forum and one for user of Canon digital cameras. This is a big online photo community that can possibly help.

Good luck.

Mark

Which records better video, Nikon Coolpix P90, or Nikon Coolpix P100?

Bryan Sabi

Can't find the answer to my question online, I'm really hoping one of you out there can help me. :(
I love recording, that's my thing, so I'm really aiming for great video quality, and this camera's affordable.

Answer
Nikon Coolpix P100 10 MP Digital Camera
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034XFG86?tag=02010-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0034XFG86&adid=02X3F4XKQZWJB0TQCXW1&

Review: This is a very versatile camera and responsive to most needs. It has a good macro range to go along with a super zoom range. It compares well to a Panasonic DMC-GH1 which has a much larger sensor and more expensive optics (the lens alone is twice the price of this Nikon). The Panasonic also produced higher saturation and contrast shots in default mode and this gives the appearance of higher resolution. The Nikon gave a truer auto outdoor color balance and more natural contrast. Even at ISO 800 it was very sharp. You can enlarge a few test shots at the DPReview forums by searching for "Nikon P100 test shots". or if this works: [...]

The two highlights that amazed me were the Nikon's focusing indicator system. It is so cool that when you shoot a bouquet of flowers the display shows you each blossom chosen by the matrix focusing system. You click the shutter with the knowledge that it is choosing what you want. Wonderful. The second highlight is the range of the optics from good macro, nice wide angle, and amazing telephoto. Please see the photos I uploaded showing how well this camera compares. What the Nikon lacks mostly comes down to smooth tones and fine detail at high ISOs; and this is only because it is being compared to a large sensor camera. The images would easily pass a fairly critical viewer on an 8x10 print and seem to be better than previous cameras with this size sensor.

Pros (so far):
Great focus indicator system, Display shows small green squares over selected objects for focus = ready to shoot, red square = not ready
Light, easy to hold good fit to my medium sized hands.
Articulated screen seems more natural than the swing out to the side screens (aligned with lens)
Quick access to shoot videos, focus tracking option, slow motion (lower res 240 fps),
Hugh zoom range and quite fast action, 1Â½ ++ second end to end
Outdoor sunlight colors quite natural
Very good resolution lens for this price range and favorably compares to much more expensive lenses (see above photos, several are pieces of 16 x 20 prints)
Very good macro versatility (see blowup of portion of terry towel above)
Adequate viewfinder but very contrasty, necessary info in viewfinder.

Cons (so far):
When shooting a video the focus is not able to keep up with the zoom (I reduced my rating because of this).
No RAW image option (less important with tools like Corel Image Adjustment Lab that gives me color temperature correction on jpg)
Lens cap rather than auto protect system, must remember to take it off before turning on camera (your notified when you forget)
Must use the menu system for several settings (ISO, color balance), slower but OK (hats off to the Canon G11, Panasonic)
Fast zoom over big range means it is tricky to accurately crop a shot (same with others though) Would love to see a 'nudge' feature for small changes.
Color balance with my photo fluorescent lights was tricky to dial in
Quick shutter in most situations but not all
No hot shoe for accessories and external flash
Only an adequate viewfinder
Minimum aperture of f8 (standard for cameras in this class, but would love to see it improved)
Screen does not 'self protect'
Must manually switch viewfinder verses LCD, simple one push button though

Monday, March 10, 2014

Need Help With Live Church Services!!?

We are trying to broadcast our church service in our nursery so the ladies in the back can still watch the services. We already have a screen in the front of the church that we put powerpoint things on.. I was thinking maybe we could hook a camcorder up to the computer and broadcast that way but we would need something to hook up to the front screen that would allow the others in the nursery to see what we see on our screen... Anything will be appreciated!!! thanks!

Answer
Video Projection Set-Up
Live video stream, recorded videos & ppt projected on-screen

Accessories: (just Google)
- ATEN VS 881 Video Switcher- w/ 8 VGA (15pin) port inputs; allows Prodn switching among 8 video signals from diff.devices (pc, vcam, Dvdplayer, etc.); ONE video OUT; screen blanking in case something goes wrong; boosts signal up to 215 feet; best ATEN switcher

- ATEN VS 94A Splitter -w/ 4 VGA port outputs to 2 LCD projectors and 1 Prodn Monitor; boosts signals up to 210 feet

- Cables: 3 short VGA cables- 3 PCs to switcher (male->female plugs); 2 ATEN special VGA cables (female VGA plug-switcher end & RCA (camera end) + 2 long co-axial video cables RCA ends for 2 cameras; 1 short VGA cable- Switcher to Splitter; 2 long VGA cables- from Splitter to 2 Projectors (male->female plugs); 1 short VGA cable- Splitter to Prodn.Monitor (all male plugs); 3 sound** cables-PC to mixer

- PC or Laptop (best): 1- Prodn-LIVE, 1- Edit, 1- Blanking

Diagram: (Note: cable connect ->VGA port/Plug -15 pin)
PC 1**
PC 2**................................Projector1
PC 3=>Switcher=>Splitter=>Monitor
Cam A ...............................Projector2
Cam B
â¦â¦â¦â¦..*Note: dotted lines above are not connections.

Video switching locates near Sound Mixing (at the back?) for sound **connection pc=>mixer & easy production sync & also minimize disturbance @ front. Audio-Video crew should be in black shirts

Why 3 Computers (minimum-2 w/very good preparation): short video/PPT intro; lyrics inSync w/praise songs; slideshows, e.g.,church & nursery activities; Key phrases on Ministers' talk for impact; announcements, light momments; record full on camera but select right timing for big screen switch between vcam & computer. Finally, thanks to minister & community/ choir/ sponsors/ credits to organizers/ short nursery video =>have to be shown @ ending â¦ howâs that.

Added value: key phrases for easy recall during readings & talks; visual lyrics tend to help community join praise worship; announcements- best recall w/sight & sound; video on screen for those outside venue; awareness of the community on church & nursery activites- past & future events,

Wish (but much too complicated):
***Transition during image switch has few m.sec lapse, not so smooth, but acceptable=> Wish: addition of a production video mixer- prof/smooth transition; allows superimposed text on video or PiP. Nice to have equipment- relatively expensive, but who knows, someone might offer free use, including 'crew'.
revised.Diagram: (all pc still connect to) Aten Switcher (but vcams direct to) =>Video Mixer->Splitter->projector

Video recording my church services?

Alex Jones

We are a pretty small congregation (around 100 people) and we're wanting to start recording our services to post online for some of our members that are either home bound or stationed somewhere in the military and can't be at our services. We're have a pretty small budget and aren't wanting to create something extraordinary and emmy winning. We were planning on just having one camera mounted on the ceiling in the center aisle of the church, pointing at the pulpit. We were going to get one of the joy stick controllers for the panning and zooming, and sending the feed to a laptop to be saved and later uploaded. The problem is no one any video recording experience and aren't sure what all we need or what type of software is needed.

So basically, we're looking for 1 camera and wanting to know what kind would be the best. The joystick used to control it, and what type of software we would need to save it to the computer.

The last thing is the question about the audio. We have a lapel mic and it's hooked up to a soundboard. Would we be able to use the audio feed and video feed together when recording.

I realize this is a lot to try to explain via the internet but any help would be extremely appreciated. Also, we're wanting to stay withing a budget of $1,000 to $2,000. Thanks

Answer
A JVC would be perfect for you.

A good digital camera with good video recording?

waterr!

Aiptek 5100 Digital Video Camera?

just wonde

Does anybody know anything about this particular camera? Is it worth $70.00.
and, how much time does it actually record?

Canon digital camera record videos ?

Alice

i am planning to get a new camera and i really wanted a canon camera, and i am not sure if it can record videos, And please don't say get other brands like casio or kodak. Reply ASAP(As Soon as possible) Thanks :D

Answer
Yes, there are lots of canon cameras that can record videos.
Check www.canonusa.com for a list of current cameras and their capabilities.

why do i get blank white videos on my computer , when i record a video with my canon camera?

*�i

like when i upload a video to my computer fromn the camera it doesnt show

Answer
Aunsoft Video Converter helps you convert between various formats. It is the must-have conversion tool for video lovers, and enables you to enjoy movies on computer, to further edit video for creation, to present video on HDTV, and to publish video online in web-friendly format. You can control your video and music on popular portable devices including iPad, Nexus One, HTC Hero, Zune, iPod, PSP, Apple TV, iPhone anytime anywhere.

Aunsoft Video Converter supports a lot of video and audio formats. It can convert TiVo to MPEG for you, making it easy for you to burn the output MPEG file to DVD with burning software. Then you can enjoy recorded TV shows anytime you want. It converts MKV, MTS, M2TS, TOD, MOD, TS, FLV to MP4, WMV for you to play different videos on portable devices like iPad, iPhone, Zune, PSP, XboX 360, Apple TV, WD TV, Nexus One, HTC Hero, Archos, Sansa.

With this powerful converter, you can also convert videos for video editing software like Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, and upload video to YouTube and MySpace to share videos.

http://www.aunsoft.com/video-converter/

What is the best camera (or DSLR??) for HD video recording?

chono

I'm srry if what I'm saying sounds dumb or something because I'm totally new to like recording and cameras and pixels/frames/lenses, all that jazz. I really want to start making more quality videos for my youtube channel and I wanna purchase a new camera to do video recording with. i know that a lot of cameras have really good focusing/auto focusing (i dont know what its called). I'm looking for something around $300-600 (less than 300 would be awesome) In generally, I just need help finding a camera with good focus and takes quality- decent video for a reasonable price..
I know this is totally not specific but any recommendations will be appreciated

Answer
Most compact camera's will not do a good job in low light.
Most DSLRs will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for fast focusing) unless you buy a mirrorless camera which auto focuses.
You can buy a HD Camcorder which will do a pretty good job most of the time but the vidoes will not be professional looking. HD Camcorders will keep everything in focus most of the time (if not all the time) so you really can't keep certain things in focus and other things blurred. I mean selective focusing- similar to what we see in movies or nice videos.
Now if you are serious about decent quality videos and are fine to go with Manual focusing, you can take nice videos. Buy a Pentax K-01 body for around $300. Buy a Super Takumar M42 lens for around $100 with an adapter for Pentax. Once you get hold of the manual focusing, you will be amazed how beautiful videos taken be take on big sensors of DSLRs compared to any HD camcorders. If you want to use AutoFocus, your videos will keep getting that lens noise while it tries (and misses while)focusingg. Will be horrible when the light is low.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olFmdvhBagY
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/04/video-comparison-compact-camera-vs.html

CAMERA SPECIALISTS! WHAT DSLR WAS USED FOR THIS HD VIDEO!?

raheel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLMch3OVQo this one

Answer
See this quick note about shooting videos with consumer grade cameras and camcorders:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

Camera made specifically for YouTube?

�Tatiana!

At Radio Shack I saw these cameras like Nikon Coolpix or something and they had this sticker on it that says HD YouTube Video Recording.... can you help me find out what it's called?

Answer
It's probably just a camera that shoots in 720p or 1020p.
If your camera is able to shoot in 720p or 1020 the videos it makes will be considered HD on youtube.

A successful youtuber did some research on affordable HD camera's awhile ago
here's the link: http://sourcefed.com/2011/04/12/rip-flip-cameras-but-srsly/

My webcam will not let me record videos?

Cbizzlee

I have an ArcSoft webcam i just got for christmas. When I first got it i could make videos as much as i wanted. The button is still there but its unavailable. I can not click on it and it will not let me record any videos. I have no idea what to do it hasn't been working since early january. If someone can please let me know how to get my camera working and able to record videos again that'd be great!

Answer
If you are looking for a program that can capture videos and take snaphots from the webcam, use Windows Live Movie Maker 2011:
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker

Set the program through the Options menu to allow the webcam as your video source. You may record and edit the video right there, put effects, background audio, save, burn to DVD or even publish directly to your favorite social networking sites. You can also take snapshots of selected frames.

Make sure your webcam driver is installed and working. Otherwise, you won't see your webcam in the list of sources.

Good photo and video camera?

Laura

Realllyy reallly need a good camera that takes crystal clear pictures and videos. Like really good pictures and video. If they could be under the 200$ mark that would be great too. So list what cameras with price. If you have any insiders that would help too. :) thanks

Answer
Any Video Editing program has the ability to extract a picture from any video on the timeline.

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 â 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

Best Digital Camera for Video Recording?

Don't Look

Hi!! :P

I bought a Kodak EasyShare M1093 Digital Camera, and I dropped it from 3 feet and it broke. The camera is really cheap, so I have to buy another one. My question is, can you please tell me a durable made digital camera that takes high quality video and pictures? My budget is no more than $300. I tried to search on google, but most cameras have bad reviews and its really frustrating. Thanks for answering ;)

Answer
I recommend going with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. It has amazing photo quality and also some of these other features:

-3" inch LCD
-12x optical zoom
-HD movie capture (You should probably get at least an 8GB SD card for recording video)

It has received an excellent review from CNET, a gadget reviewing website. Here is the link to the review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs3/4505-6501_7-33543456.html?tag=mncol;lst

The price on Amazon is $280 and it is a very good deal. Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-ZS3-Digital-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001QFZMCO

If you have any other questions, email me and I'll try to get back to you. Hope this helps!

What is a good digital camera that records videos with sound?

blankslate

I want to get into photography and I also love recording videos (with good sound.) My last digital camera...L200 samsung sucked huge mexican balls...it barely had any sound. Anyway, I want one of those really cool looking cameras like these :

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/images/D3S_2078-600.jpg

I know nothing about cameras at all..to be honest. But I need something that can also record videos pretty well..
thank you.

Answer
There are lots of great cameras out there and they are becoming really cool I know that Canon has a few cameras that take great pictures but also record Full HD video which is really cool. I prefer Canon because of there prices and quality, similar companies are just as good but more expensive heres an example. The Canon T1i Shoots full HD video and has a 15 megapixels which is awesome their websites suggested retail price is 900$. Nikons comparable camera is the D90 which is only 12 megapixels and its video mode is HD but it shoots 720p which is not full HD like the Canon which Shoots 1080i, which is full HD and the Nikon is 1300$. So for a much better camera the Canon wins with more megapixles and Full HD video and A better price tag! Hope this helps here are the links for price and specs on both

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=18385

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8975184&st=nikon+d90&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1217633560861

Looking for a video camera that has flash, or a flash can be added?

megaskibal

I need a new video camera for my baby's 1st birthday. I need something that can take good videos when the lighting isn't that good. I want something that either has a flash built in or I can attach a flash to it. I need something not crazy expensive, but something good. Thanks!!

Answer
Don't use flash with a video camera, flash is for still photography. What you need is a video light. No need to think expensive here, a Clamp on, $12 light from your local Hardware Store, a bulb, another $10 or so, done.

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 â 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://www.billmecca.com

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

Sunday, March 9, 2014

how to fix an recorded video by security camera?

Faiq

the camera was recording into AVI. format, and it went for like almost one hour. suddenly there was a power cut and the camera went off and the recording was stopped. the video is very important and i need to play it. any idea ? i have tried DIVFIX application and it gives this msg :
Processing file : Camera1_Record_2011_6_9_10_9_26.avi
Error: Input file is not an AVI file!

please help!!!

Answer
once try this software: Digital Video Repair tools. it can repair some corrupted videos...
thanks

I want to use a samson usb microphone (audio) and a kodak digital camera (video) to make movies, can I do it?

Michael

The camera has a mic built in, but I don't want to use it, I'd rather use the better quality Samson C01u usb microphone I have. So when I'm playing guitar, how do I use the Samson for audio and the Kodak for video. I can't "disable" the microphone inside the camera. Is there any solutions to this?

Answer
Yes - it is actually pretty easy. Use the camera to record the video and use the USB mic to record audio. In your video editing software, you can disable the audio from the camera and insert the audio file form your USB mic. You can also sync the audio so that it matches up with the video. I use Roxio software, but pretty much any video editing software will do this.

http://www.amazon.com/Roxio-246000-Creator-2011/dp/B004074Y42/ref=sr_1_1?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1291729697&sr=1-1

Is there a setting on a digital camera to prevent sound distortion during video recording?

Is there a setting on a digital camera to prevent sound distortion during video recording (where there is loud bass in the environment such as a concert)?

When I take video with my Canon SX260 digital camera, the sound gets distorted when there is loud bass in the environment. For example, sound in the video always gets distorted when I shoot video at concerts.

This video on YouTube is exactly what happened to my Canon SX260:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgK57t9_g7Q&list=UUyXqYTlNZEVOowEg6hPG18g&index=1

Thanks

Answer
Your Canon PowerShot SX260 is aconsumer point&shoot camera designed to capture still images. Capturing video (and audio) is a "convenience feature".

Read the manual:
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/7/0300007147/01/pssx260hs-sx240hs-cug-c-en.pdf
There is no setting or option to change/control the audio gain. Your reported symptom is a common one - but not unexpected. If you get a camera designed for video (and audio) capture, there may be some sort of audio gain control. I am not aware of any point and shoot camera that has any sort of audio gain control. All will be overpowered by loud audio.

Your SX260 is about $300. For around the same $ the Canon HF R200 has audio gain control. Read the manual: http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300004613/01/HFR20_21_200_IM_N_EN.pdf
See Page 75.

If you do not want to replace the SX260, then you can record the audio separately using a digital audio recorder with manual audio gain control. I like (and use) the Zoom H2. The H1 is less $ (and less featured). You can easily synch the externally captured audio with the video when you edit - after synching, mute the poor audio captured by the camera.

Can I record Videos on a digital camera? If yes, then which type of cameras?

Answer
Yes, most digital cameras take videos now. You have to be careful though because there are variations:

1) Sound - some will record sound with the video, some don't.
2) Length of video - some cameras limit the files to 20-30 sec files, some are unlimited, until you fill up your memory card.
3) Type of file - not as big of a deal.. some will record in .mpg, some in .avi, some in .mov.. in case you have a preference.

For #1, usually the sales people won't even know the answer so you'll have to play with it to find out.. look for a mic/speaker on the camera. For #2, try looking in the details for the camera online for this. For #3, if it matters to you, this will also be in the online descriptions.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have more questions..

Record video at the airport allowed?

theent1

I'm going to be travelling next week and my flight is stopping by various airports before it reaches my destination (Washington, DC and Dallas, TX). Is airport security going to bother me if I take some video footage?

Answer
They probably won't bother you. Families take videos of their kids at the airport all the time. They may keep an eye on you though since there have been cases where people use video cameras to record people doing things like typing phone card numbers on a telephone keypad.

Having been in so many airports, I can't imagine what you would find interesting enough to videotape.

what are the best hd video cameras under $300 that record sports well in low light conditions?

jdl12321

i know that the $300 is not a lot for an hd video camera and that it won't be the greatest video quality ever, but i'm just a college kid so my funds are limited to say the least. i record tennis matches with my brother, and we usually play at night, as well as basketball games (during the day). any thoughts?

Answer
no consumer HD camera can record sports action except as a blur. that is because of the super high compression. MPEG4, AVCHD and similar codecs record only one actual frame and then throw out the next 7, giving it a GOF factor of 8. on playback the missing frames have to be guessed at by interpolation, which gives blurry jumpy results.

the solution is to use the system most widely used by action sports videographers, which is miniDV. while not HD it can be shot in the widescreen mode so the picture will fill an HDTV screen. And you can get one for under $300, look at the Canon ZR960.

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