Saturday, April 19, 2014

Camera vs. Camcorder for 1080p video recording.?

Q. If a camera records in 1080p and so does a camcorder which one is better to use?


Answer
A camcorder is. Reason. A camcorder will not overheat in about 20 minutes as a DSLR camera would. Once that camera overheats, it is not usable until it cools down, often the next day. But that said, I would not get either the camera or camcorder, because both these devices 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. 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.

If I were to shoot a Video, I would use a MiniDV tape camcorder. To get a HD camcorder that could equal or better the video quality of that MiniDV tape camcorder, you would have to spend in excess of $3300 to find that HD camcorder that could do that.

Camera (dslr?) with 1080p+ video recording? 10 points!?

Q. So I am planning on getting a camera that has not only amazing quality in photos, but fantastic quality in video recording. (Somewhat like Bethany mota's camcorder.) I was considering the canon t4i but then it takes awhile to autofocus while recording and taking pictures.

I'm looking for a camera that has preferably 16mp+ and 1080p++ with quick auto focus. Is there such a camera out there? If so, please leave the name below! I also have a price range... I can't buy anything above $1,000. Thanks!

I'm also more looking into with both capabilities. Something like a DSLR. Thanks!


Answer
sorry. you can get digital cameras that take great photos and crummy video. or you can get camcorders that get great video and poor photos. there is no middle ground cameras. part of the problem lies in the CCD itself. Still cameras use a single CCD sensor with a Bayer pseudo random color filter. this system is exceptionally poorly suited to video which scans the image rather than taking a frame at once. Up scale camcorders use 3 CCD to get perfectly scanned color resolution. but this same scanning structure does not lend itself to still photos, or use with flash.

decide what is important and hope that camera makes reasonable compromises in the other areas.




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Why the bridge or even snap and shoot cameras have better video/movie quality than DSLR cameras ?




Laith A


Hello
In most bridge cameras like Panasonic Fz35 , Sony HX1 , Canon SX20 IS or even compact like Sony T90 and others have better video / movie mode than DSLR cameras that have bigger sensors like Pentax K-x , Canon 500D/T1i and Nikon D5000 . The main problem confined in the ability of auto focusing during video mode and the no of fps.
Im wondering of the reason behind that especially we do find that even the smaller cameras like Sony T90 has very good quality of video mode that we could not find in most DSLR cameras.
In fact i do not see that is so important but i would like to add that i have used D5000 and have seen so many reviews on youtube , depreview ,camera lab , digital camera and others . Im interesting in D5000 , K-x , Fz35 and others ,also the new cameras :Sony HX5 , Panasonic ZS7 , Fujifilm F80EXR , Olympus Sp 800UZ and others. THE GOAL is to find a suitable camera for both video and photos.
What i mean the quality of video mode is related to both resolution and fps which include : sharpness , contrast and the movment of the action.



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The higher the level of a camera, the more focused it is on best performance as a still image camera, and the less a manufacturer will care about side features like video. They are reserved for camcorders.

Instead of making compromises, that will diminish still image quality, in favor of better video, the high end cameras feature best possible still images, and only a so-so video. No serious photographer will use an SLR for video recording. So the more serious user they aim for, the less they care. The really high end SLRs have no video capability at all for the same reason.

LEM.

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

Q.


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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




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Friday, April 18, 2014

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/

Are cameras allowed at said concert?




Shawn


On Jan 31st I plan to go see my very first Linkin Park concert here in PA, I want to take my HD camcorder with me so I can record the whole event. I swore I saw a camera in use in their 2011 Announcement video on youtube. So, I just want to know for sure if cameras are indeed allowed at said event. Also, could I get a run down of everything that is / isn't typically permitted so I know what I can and cannot bring? Thnaks.


Answer
Usually you can have a camera but you can't use it. There will probably be an announcement before the show begins "Flash photography and video or audio recording of tonights performance is prohibited." Of course, many people ignore the warning and get away with it.




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




J


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?

Q.


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..




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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Digital camera with good video recording?







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

digital camera recording video?

Q. my cam always skips sounds...i have a finepix a345 4.1 mega pixles...i use rechargable batteries...how can my cam not sound like crap at concerts & get better quality? i recorded a song at def leppard & it skips when i replay it =[ i have tons of other shows ahead to bootleg & would love info on how to inprove sound quality & picture


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The Sony DSC-T50 or T100 digital cameras have very nice video options, they are great for concerts and so far for me have been great. The DSC-T50/T100 uses a condenser microphone so it handles extremely loud noises very well. You are most likely hearing skips in the recorded songs because when you record a concert the huge speakers produce a low bass that makes the camera adjust the sound level to pick up even louder sounds and then when the bass note is over it takes about half a second for the camera to readjust. Take a look at my videos that I have made with my DSC-T50 at concerts. http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=prometheus53189&p=r




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Which camera is better for videos?




Jme


Sony Bloggie (1920x1080 HD)4
OR
FinePix S1600 Fujifilm High-definition 720p video recording at 30fps.



Answer
HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

Can most digital cameras now all do full hd 1080p video recording?




religion t





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Most of them do 1080p HD video. However please be aware that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. If you zoom in and do video, there can be lot of shake. You may be better off with iPhone or some digital camcorder that offers 30-40x zoom.

Read this article- it will provide you some relevant info:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html




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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

best digital camera with video recording and over 8mp for under $150.00?




taylorg939


this would be my 5th camera due to either breaking it or hating it.
i like taking pictures but i love making movies even more so i want something that's good with both.

-thanks



Answer
While most cameras take video, and some camcorders take photos; to get the best of both, you need both. Have not seen a camera that compares with the video from a camcorder and camcorders can't take good quality photos. Suggest the least expensive Canon Camcorder and the Canon A590IS camera.
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=174&modelid=16172#ModelFeaturesAct ...

What gives a camera its picture quality?
It is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures. Mega pixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

In new cameras, look for a viewfinder (LCD invisible in bright sun), optical image stabilizer, and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...

The Canon A590IS is a slightly older model that is available everywhere at great sale prices. Think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has auto focus, a viewfinder, optical image stabilization, and uses rechargeable NiMH batteries.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A590IS/A590ISA.HTM ...
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...

For expanded wide angle or telephoto capabilities, the A590 IS is compatible with Canon's accessory lens adapters: A small button next to the lens bezel is actually a latch; press it and you can remove the bezel ring, exposing a bayonet mount for accessory lenses. Canon offers the WC-DC52 0.7x wide-angle lens, the TC-DC52A telephoto lens, the 250D 52mm closeup lens separately, along with the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them on the camera. (Note that the wide, tele, and macro lenses all need the LA-DC52G adapter to mount them to the camera. The lenses won't work by themselves.)

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something above that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the second link in the information above for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder and ... It's PINK, but it uses a $49.50 Series G Rechargeable 960mAh lithium-ion battery.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...

There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (both hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged and don't delete. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Lots of great camera tips in this link.
http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Once you select a camera, read all about it in the owner's manual. You can view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links show most of the cameras out there with prices and make digital cameras work better with help on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

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




J


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.




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What is the best and cheapest video camera for recording at night?




Zoe


Lately we have been having some very vicious thunderstorms. Within the last 10 days I have seen a mesocyclone and a tornado (not in the same day!). There is an amazing lightning show going on north of here, and my Panasonic mini DV won't pick up the lightning in the clouds. Neither will the crappy camera on my cell phone. =(


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I have a Canon FS11. Try the Canon FS100 ($400) and then buy a 2GB SD card for like $30. You can't really go lower than that price because cameras around and below this range don't usually have the best capabilities at night. If you want, check out a Sony Handycam. Sonys have this "nightshot" feature that uses infrared technology to see in the dark. Hope this helps!

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=2544&modelid=16185

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665291488

How do I make my HD video camera to Night Vision ?




ilovecomed


I have this Sony's HDR-TG1 (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-HDR-TG1-Definition-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B0017008HC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243731908&sr=8-14)

If I attach a infrared light on it, does that allow me to capture a night vision video ? Thanks in advance!



Answer
Pretty much.
What application are you looking for?
You will already discover that your camera is night vision. Your camera is sensitive to infrared light, and will capture it. Prove it, switch it on and record yourself holding the TV remote. Press buttons on the remote. Play back and see that you can see the light blinking from the remote. The camera can see the IR light, but your eyes cannot. Your camera is already night vision ready.

To turn it into a night vision camera, you probably want to use it in the dark with no *visible* light source. Therefore you are going to need an IR spot light. The size and strength (brightness) of this spot light will be based on where you are using it. If you are just taking shots in a small room, i t wont need to be so big. If you want to see what your dog is doing in the back yard at night, you might need something much bigger.

On TV, when you see night vision footage, they are always using a huge IR spot light. You just cant see this light with your eyes. But you will notice that in the footage you can see shadows, hence, a spot light or two is being used. You can search for IR lights on the internet. LED ones are available, which are great for short distances of maybe upto a metre.

You can also use IR filters placed over normal lights. Cheaper, but you WILL see a red glow from under these ligths, it won't be invisible. I don't know where to get them from, sorry. Research IR filters. This is what they are using in the jungle when taking night vision shots. The animals dont care if there is a bit of a red glow coming from something.

Lights that are purely IR alone are probably going to only be the LED variety, as they have a narrow bandwidth spectrum of light. Very bright lights are usually incandescent ligths (burning filiment inside a glass tube) which have a broad spectrum, and filters are used to narrow the spectrum, but the filters are never perfect, hence the red glow from them.

Interestingly, a heat source can be used as IR light. Very inefficient though. If you have and electric room heater, or electric hot plates on your stove, switch them on, switch off the light, turn on the camera, and you will see that they light up the room. However, most of the power consumed is heat and not light.




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Any recommendations on a good DSLR camera with HD video?




sneakrfrea


Ive been meaning to buy a dslr camera for ages now. Ive studied photograhy and im saving for design school atm. i really want a dslr but im torn between buying that or a video camera. Im thinking that maybe i should go for a dslr with hd video? i know that if i do that i cant expect to get amazing quality video but then again ill probably just be taking home videos until i go to design school so it should do for now.

so the big question is which one?

any recommendations

i just read a review for the canon EOS Digital rebel T1i but it didnt have a very good review

please any help would be great



Answer
Hey,

Nikon D90 has video, but there is too much jelly effect.

Canon EOS T1i is a complete fail at Full HD, with its 20fps. Don't buy this.

Nikon D5000 has an articulated screen and HD recording. That's the best so far.

Canon EOS 7D. More expensive but has great frame rates like 24,25, 30fps at Full HD and 60,50 at HD.

Nikon D5000 or Canon EOS 7D. Depends on your budget.

Is the Nikon 1 J3 a good camera to use for HD video recording?




kayleigh


I will mainly be using the camera for recording videos, hence why I want it to be able to record in full HD. However, I will be using it to take pictures every now and again! What are you views on recording on this camera? Or is there a better camera which I could use? I was looking at the DSLR cameras, but I think they will be too bulky if I was just carrying it around.
Any help will be appreciated!



Answer
Yes, the DSLR is bulky to carry around, but they really impress people that you know what you are doing. Regardless of your skill level.

While a camcorder is better, the Nikon 1 J3 is a good camera for video. Here is a review of its predecessor.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikonv1j1/15




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BEST PROFESSIONAL HD VIDEO CAMERA FOR RECORDING INDOOR CONCERTS/PERFORMANCES (UNDER $1300)?




Maranata


Hello everyone!

I am completely inexperienced about video cameras. Could someone recommend the best professional HD video camera for recording INDOOR (guitar/string quartet/piano/some percussion) concerts and dance/drama performances, which usually have low light. I would prefer a shoulder-mount model. My budget is only $1300.

Thanks in advance!



Answer
My definition of a "professional" HD video camera:
Lens diameter of 70mm or larger;
3CCD or 3CMOS imaging chip array.
Low compression video capture and storage.
When you find this, you get:
Separate zoom and focus rings on the lens barrel;
Manual audio gain control on the outside of the camcorder;
Neutral density filter setting on the outside of the camcorder...
At the low end are "prosumer" units like the Sony HDR-FX1000.

Low end camcorders have small lens and small imaging chip - this makes it impossible to capture good video under poor lighting conditions. Manual controls are buried in the menu and difficult to use/reach (your iPad has no manual controls). As the lens diameter gets larger and the imaging chip size increases, the low-light and poor light video capture behavior gets better and so does the price. As the manual controls migrate to the outside of the camcorder, more price increases - and add a mic jack an manual audio control...

dSLRs and other still image capture devices that happen to capture video as a secondary "convenience feature" should not be used as camcorders. This does not mean they cannot capture good video - they can, but they can't be treated as a camcorder. dSLRs have known issues related to overheating when capturing video over a prolonged time; poor audio options, file size and video length limitations. Generally, dSLRs do not have "stabilization" for video (even when the lens has stabilization).

Best video is captured under perfect lighting and best audio levels using low compression. That is not reality. That means we need to use equipment that works under as many adverse circumstances as possible.

Use of some sort of stabilizer (other than the camcorder's optical stabilizer) is strongly recommended. Humans are not built to be steady. Use of the ground, a rock, chair, shelf, monopod, shoulder-mount - anything but handheld... If you are capturing video handheld - with a camcorder, dSLR or other video capture device, expect poor quality.

Audio: The built-in mic works well with any camcorder when the audio is at an appropriate level and located in the right place. When this happens, the video framing may not be good. When the video framing is good, then the audio may not be set up correctly. The resolution to this is to use an external mic or audio recorder. This way the audio and the video are not physically depending on each other. Even if you don't choose to use an external mic or audio recorder, it is much better to have the mic jack and manual audio control (in a camcorder) when you want it - rather than want it and not have it.

I would suggest you look into the Canon Legria HF S series. Decent lens diameter and imaging chip size for the price, external mic jack and manual audio gain control. Please do not compare their video quality to a $4,000 camcorder - especially under poor/indoor lighting conditions. The lesn diameter is only 58mm and single imaging chip is 1/3".

Tips:
Use a tripod or other steadying device.
On a camcorder, use the white balance.
Use an external stereo mic (Audio Technica has a decent, affordable ones) or audio recorder (like a Zoom H2) when recording music - the stereo separation is much better than mono audio.
Use the manual audio gain control.
Capture video under good lighting.
Use the White balance settings.
Capture video at highest quality.

The shoulder mount cams in your price range have small 37mm lens diameter. The Canon HF S series on a shoulder mount system will be much better. And when you go with the HF S series cam, that leaves you budget for the other stuff.

And we don't know if your computer needs to be upgraded to deal with the AVCHD compressed video.

What angle should my camera record my piano playing?




Rally Car


I want to record myself playing piano, I already got the sound taken care of... but

How should I video record myself? Just showing my hands? Or all of me? I don't know. I've looked at other YouTubers and can't find any "successful" position.

Thanks
I want to upload videos to YouTube to share @Iridflare



Answer
If your going for a single angle that will be nice an simple to edit, I'd say directly from above. Presuming you have a small light point and shoot camera, you could use a light stand or mic stand to suspend it squarely above you while you play. Try framing it so that it shows your hands on the keyboard, with the full keyboard stretching left to right of the screen. The shape of the screen means you should be able to fit yourself on the edge of the frame. You could get creative and place a mirror on the piano tilted so that the camera can see a reflection of your face as you're playing.

The other option if you only have one camera is to fake a multi-cam shoot. This is more complicated and requires you to be capable of using a semi-professional non-linear editing programme. First record an angle showing a close up of your hands with audio, but before you start to play, with the audio recording clap or play a quick sharp beat. Then take the audio from that and play it through loud speaker whilst you record from different angles. Try to keep your playing in time with the first recording, and make sure your camera captures the clap/beat at the start of the recording as it plays through the speakers. You can then take all the different angles and line up the first clap. This will put all your shots in time. Strip all the audio except the original and then go through the timeline and chose what angle you will use for every part of the music. Some editing programmes like Premiere Pro or Final Cut include a multi-cam mixer, which makes life a lot easier!

Hope this helps, if you need anything else pop me an email.

Best wishes,
Brice




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What is a good video camera for recording meetings?




Slick Rick


I was hoping to get some opinions on a video cam for recording meetings what i need to do is record a meeting from appx. 50 feet away with decent video and audio if possible.

price really isnt a factor but nothing extreme just something to get the job done



Answer
I would suggest you check out - Sony DCRSR47R. This one is meant for distance shooting as it has a 60X optical zoom which brings you closer to the actual scene. You can record up to 45 hours with normal recording mode (LP mode). There are many more useful functions this camcorder offers and I would suggest you check the website I have pasted below for detailed information.

Video Cameras at work recording without employee permission. Legal or Ilegal?




Daly


I work in FL in a Real Estate Investment company ( I'm the Office Manager) and I've been working there for more than a year now. Suddenly my boss decided to put cameras around the office but he didn't mention anything to the employees. He went ahead and put the cameras (3 of them) 1. Hallway, 2. Reception area looking at the door and 3. In my office looking straight at me .... I have NO IDEA why he did this. There is 2 other offices (not counting his or the conference room) yet, no cameras on them. I really feel bad about this and dont know what to do. He's recording me,he can see me from anywhere live on the internet plus I even think he has audio but I'm not sure of that completely. Is causing me to stress more at work. I feel really uncomfortable, I feel like he doesn't trust me, etc. HE never told me about these cameras, he never even asked me if I was comfortable with it or anything, he doesn't even have any signs anywhere saying he has cameras or anything like that.

My questions are:

1. Is this legal?
2. Is he suppose to let me know that he is recording me?
3. Do I need to sign a document like a release form accepting that he can record me?
4. What if I'm not comfortable with this and don't sign the document. Would that get me in trouble?
5. If I get fired, can I still file for unemployment?

I'm so worried and STRESSED OUT. I really hate this .. I CAN'T work like this... HELP !!!



Answer
1. Video recordings are legal. Audio recordings are not, unless the employee has been informed, and it's something like phone conversations or meetings.

2. Video, no. Audio, yes.

3. Video, no. Audio, maybe.

4. N/A

5. No.




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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Video Camera for Recording Conference Presentations?




Lost


I need a good video camera for recording speakers at conferences - I need their slides to come out clearly and also need good audio pickup. I would like something small and compact. What is the best format (HD)?

Any camera recommendations? Thanks.



Answer
Sound wise, the key will be to get a camera that has microphone or audio inputs and metering that allows you to monitor audio levels. A camera that has these features will be over $1500. Hopefully your company or organization will be willing to spend that much (or more). The best way to get good sound in a conference is to get the audio straight from the sound system mixer output and feed that to the camera audio input. Even a great camera if it is using it's own microphone will sound pretty bad if the camera is a good distance from the person speaking. The key is to have the microphone close to the person speaking (as the sound system microphone would be).

Entry level cameras:

http://www.vidinc.net/paag7.html

http://www.vidinc.net/panagcam.html

http://www.vidinc.net/canongl2.html

There is an inexpensive way around this though...what I do is take the video output from an inexpensive consumer grade camera and the audio output from the conference room sound system and feed both to an inexpensive DVD recorder (around $150). That way I record direct to DVD with great quality and not a big investment.

If you need more details, please e-mail me.

video camera presentation?




llamalover


ok, all my life i've been trying to get my parents to get a video camera, because i love recording things and making videos etc. but we've never had a camera to do that. so i'm going to do everything i can to get them to get me one this christmas. So i'm making a big presentation with giant posterboards and stuff called: why i need a video camera. but i need 5 good reasons to put in the presentation of why i need a video camera, and i don't know why but i just can't think of anything. please help! and if you're gonna say something like: oh that's a stupid idea, just don't answer the question that gets really annoying and it doesn't help. all i need are some ideas of reasons to put in the presentation. thnx!!


Answer
hey smity nice idea
umm well just because it is going to be christmas and u want a camara. because u have worked all year really hard and need a reward. umm because it is yor passion to record and do alll that kind of stuff. can i also see if i can go to your house some day soon? and can i help w/ that presentation? see ya!




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What kind of video camera should I buy?




Erika


I have made a few documentary shorts with a point and shoot, Canon Powershot. They are on websites. I would like to improve quality, possibly even show it on a large screen. What do you recommend I purchase? I will be shooting two girls surfing, modeling, in plays, etc. I will also be interviewing the mom.


Answer
HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras interpolate the video, which means of every 25 frames of video, 4 or 5 frames are taken by the lens assembly; the other frames in between these are filled in by the camcorder inner circuitry, thus giving you not true video. It looks like this -one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, one frame from the lens assembly, 7or 8 from the electronic circuitry, from front to back of the video. Near impossible to edit, even when you have the Multi port processor computer with the big 1GB Graphics card and a Sound card that is required to edit, view, watch and work with the files these camcorders produce.

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes â four different times advertised as maximum record time for some Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras. No event I have ever been to is that short. Either take multiple camcorders and DSLR Cameras or pack up with out getting the end of the event on video.

MiniDV is currently the most popular format for consumer digital camcorders. MiniDV camcorders are typically more affordable than their HDD and DVD counterparts. Each MiniDV tape will typically hold an hour of footage at normal recording speed and quality. MiniDV tapes are available for purchase at not only electronic and camera stores, but also at drugs stores and grocery stores, making them easy to find while your on vacation. There are literally hundreds of MiniDV camcorders available; both in standard and high-definition. And add the fact that to get a HD camcorder that could produce better video quality footage, one would have to spend in excess of $3500 for that camcorder that could produce higher quality video

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part1_camcorder_choices.htm

http://simplevideoediting.com/learn/part2_connect_camcorder.htm

http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hv40#Overview

What video camera should I buy?







I want to get a video camera, and I just wanna know what specs should I look for? I don't want anything super expensive but I do want a camera that has really good recording quality.
Any help?
Thanks in advance.



Answer
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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Monday, April 14, 2014

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

Q.


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..

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)



Answer
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




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Video camera recording to computer?




The Chaos


I have an Simo USB multi-cable with fire wire and a Canon Z3 100. I would like to record video straight from the camera to the computer. Is this possible? Without the use of tape, that is.

Thing is, my Canon for some odd reason is rejecting any videotape I put into it.



Answer
Your Canon is not a video camera!! It is a digital still camera!! What you want to do you need a camcorder or a webcam!! Still cameras cannot stream video!!

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




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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!

How do I set my Sony video camera so that it doesn't make photos of a video after I record the video?




Bryan


I have a HDR-PJ580 sony video camera. What I do is that I record a video just in the normal manner. But then after I finish recording and go to the visual index to view the video, there are all these photos of the video! I'm guessing that the photos are taken at every major change in the scene of the video since there are different amount of photos for each video and all the videos are approximately 90 minutes. I have pretty much searched all the preferences and but I can't figure out why it's doing that! And I'm not pressing the photo-taking button while I'm recording or anything...


Answer
Hi Bryan:

Those "photos" you see in the visual index are actually "thumbnails" (reduced-size images) automatically created by the camera system to allow browsing of an Event (Sony's term for how it stores your stuff). Digital videos are stored as files, and various operating systems (including the one that runs your Handycam) have "file size limits" of either 2Gb or 4Gb, so a 90-minute video will actually be a sequence of connected files, each with one or more thumbnails attached to it.

There are two ways to browse or select the stuff you record on your Handycam '580: Event View and Map View, and you might find one more useful than the other. But as to how many thumbnails are created, I don't think you have any choice or control over that.

Here's the online version of Sony's Handycam User Guide for the series you have: http://esupport.sony.com/docs/dvimag/HDR-CX250_CX260V_CX580V_PJ260_PJ260V_PJ580_PJ580V_PJ600_PJ600V_XR260V_guide/eng/index.html

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 




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Video recording therapy?




Jahs


I once heard that video recording yourself was good therapy.
Like video blogging, I guess, but to yourself.

Does anyone know anything about this?
Can anyone give any type of information on this?

For example: how is it therapeutic??



Answer
When I was a teenager in high school I bought an 8mm movie camera and projector with my summer wages. I recorded on film many of my siblings and classmates at play and "acting" (silly) and was recorded in turn by them. It was not so therapeutic in a mental health sense then as we just got a lot of enjoyment and laughs out of the exercise. But in later years it has been therapeutic in a different sense.

In my 30's one saw how silly one really was as a "fooling around" teen and it helped to mature one. But in old age it is therapeutic in a different way in that one sees how children in general develop, how "stuffy" old people can be and results in a nostalgia to be that young, optimistic and carefree again.

Hope this helps, good mental health, peace and Love!

Will u video tape/ record the birth of ur child?




Mama


just curios... I really want to this time around but i'm kind of scared about watching it afterwords!

with my daughter, i would have LOVED to see how I was cuz I HONESTLY don't remember everything that went on!



Answer
i defintalty dont want to be video taped..ive seen pictures of woman who are in labor..they aren't happy, they aren't pretty, a few pictures should be just fine for me...but i do kno that people keep video cameras around for the next day at teh hospital when mom has calmed down and the baby has started looking less like an alien lol..but whatever you are comfertable with...

goodluck




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Camcorder for Lectures?




Shasha


Can anyone recommend a good camcorder that won't have muddled voice recording? It'd be pretty useful for those morning/boring lectures where the person at front just drones on and I can't for the life of me keep awake no matter how many coffees I drink.


Answer
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

taping college lectures?




shannon


Has anybody done this?
Would you recommend doing it?
What kind of voice recorder did you use?
Did it help you in the class?
Any other information you have would be great!
Thanks in advance!



Answer
I would not recommend voice recording lectures. The noise amplification is way too high for you to get anything from it. You'll spend a lot of time decrypting what the prof said, rather than doing hw. If you decide to record, use a video camera. You get to watch the lectures by listening and looking at the notes. Plus you can distribute them to your classmates for a fee. Quite honestly, I'm in my Senior year and I don't even take notes, and I'm an EE major. The best thing to do is just read the chapter before you come to class, that way you're ready with questions.




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Is the Nikon Coolpix L810 6.1 Camera good for filming beauty videos on youtube?




Alyssa


i just started a channel, and im aiming to make videos like macbarbie07, stiliababs09, and jordynismyname, i started using the flip sony hd bloggie camera but it SUCKS. let me know about the nikon coolpix L810 16.1 camera :) and is vegas pro 8 a good editor to use, i own a windows computer! thanks to whoever answers (:


Answer
No, if you are serious about quality. As you didn't like Bloggie, you would mostly likely not like L810 too.
Most of us know that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. Same is true for most consumer SLR cameras with kit lenses. So what do we do to take high quality High-Definition videos? Should we use an HD camcoder or a pocket camcorder like Sony Bloggie or UltraHD?
Most compact cameras don't do a good job in low light- for still images or for videos. If you zoom in, the shake becomes too obvious. Most DSLRs will do a little better as light level goes down but many of them will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for focusing). You can bypass this with a mirrorless camera which can auto focus, like Panasonic G or GF series but with Auto focus, you lose the control over which part of the frame, or on which person to focus on. If you have 3 persons in a frame, your Auto-Focus will not know which one you want to focus on. Why not? Silly, it is Auto-focus! It focuses by itself!! That is the reason you never see a professional movie or videos done with Autofocus.
Read this article if you are serious about video quality for beauty videos:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html

What's a good & cheap high-speed camera that shoots in HD?




Evan Harve


I'm looking for a high-speed camera that is affordable for me. I would also like to know if it shoots slow-motion in HD. If anybody knows a camera, please tell me!

- Evan.



Answer
Probably this article with answer your question in best possible way.
It does a quick comparision of videos with point and shoot cameras, consumer grade camcorders and dSLRs. Most people use DSLRs for video without knowing that they are very capable of giving you professional quality videos. Many people get stuck with AF or no AF in the camera during video recording but if you really want to take eye catching professional quality vidoes, you must use Manual Focus to keep the thing you want to keep in focus and not the things your camera likes to keep in focus. Also you need to be able to change the Aperture on the fly to control the depth of field. Most modern lenses don't offer Aperture and Focus ring on the lens. You would also need fast lenses. See details on this link:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html




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recording videos with the canon rebel t3.?




Bkk


i took a photography course in school this year and we learned a little bit about recording videos and editing them but not as much as i was hoping because it was mostly about photography. i was wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks or things i should know when recording videos with the canon rebel t3.

Thankyou!



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Here is a few tricks.
Shooting good video takes some time and skill.
These tips I do should help you.
1. Set you camera to M or Manual.
2. Set the Shutter Speed to 1/40-1/50.
3. Set your Aperture to the fastest setting. (f/3.5-5.6 or something)
4. Set your ISO to 100-1600.
That should help you.
It will reduce the grain of the video and stuff.
Also turn the Picture Style to 100% flat.
The Picture Style is your Contrast and Saturation.
Also turn your sharping all the way down.
A flat image is way better to edit.
You will need to learn to shoot moving video well.
Make a few jibs and stuff.
If you have the money you could buy them.
Moving and panning video is what really stands out.
Just having the camera on the tripod is just boring.
Here is a video channel that does a ton of stuff on how to shoot good video.
Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/user/FenchelJanisch2/videos

That should help you.
Just practice and start getting good.
Have fun!

I'm choosing a DSLR camera with video recording capabilities, help!?




eng.studen


I think I've fallen to the Canon side so what is the best model to buy and what lenses should I be buying as well? This will be used mainly for videos and I would like to be able to edit on my Macbook so the camera needs to be compatible with my computer and easy to get onto it. I've read that the lens kits that come with them are not the best and that the said lenses are heavy? Are there any other starter lenses you would recommend that would cover all my bases until I can learn to stand on my own two feet?


Answer
i have used Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera which is really good. it performs very well.

* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor;
* DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light;
* enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
* Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
* Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor;
* Dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button
* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards,
* Plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/?tag=pntsa-20




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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Whats the best video camera for recording live music?




Jamie


Whats the best video camera, for under $500, that i can record good live music and have a pretty good image quality?


Answer
http://www.soundmakesthemovie.com/

Video quality is similar to something like a Flip camera (passable, not great) but the sound is pretty good. You can get one for under $300 if you look around.

How Do I Use A Video Camera to record music?




Matt


I have a video of me and my band playing a song taped by my dad.
Is there a way to use the audio from that video and make it an mp3 on the computer? Help is appriciated, Thanks



Answer
Yes... Different video editors handle it differently. For example, in Apple iMovieHD, you "extract" the audio, then drag the audio to the desktop. It will be in lossless AIFF format.. Then, using something like Audacity, import the AIFF, edit it (typicall the start and end) and export as a MP3 file... But you did not tell us which computer, operating system, video editor or audio application you want to use.




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