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

Camera and Camcorder Info?

Q. I want to buy a camera and I'm torn between getting a digital camera or an SLR camera. I also want a camcorder that can record in standard definition. The problem is, i don't want to spend a lot of money and i'm not sure where to go.

I want to go to best buy, but i feel like i might get a deal on craigslist or if i go to a non chain store or a store that isn't best buy.

Is craigslist a good deal?
Where else can I go to buy a camera or camcorder that isn't best buy, target, kmart, or walmart?
Any tips or hints to purchasing something new?

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Check out the top rated and under $200 cameras that are also have video camera feature build in:
http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-10-cameras-under-200-bucks.html

and this is the top rated camcorders that can take picture: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html

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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!

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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

What is a good digital camera that can record HD video also?

hummer1745

Looking to buy a good, affordable digital camera (around $400 or $500) that can take at least 9 mega pixel photos and HD video, preferably 1080p, but 720p is okay. Good zoom and fps too. If anyone has a good camera they have used please write about it and let me know!

Or even if you know a good camcorder that take good quality still photos and 1080p or 720p with good specs...

Thanks!

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No such animal .. the closest camera like that is the Nikon D90 with a 18-200 mm VR (not within your budget)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQX1rC-fRA&feature=related

P&S cameras have continuous shooting rates of under 2 fps, video maybe you can find one with 720p quality .

Here are some possible cameras that have higher video resolution, but probably not what you want.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?page=2

There are no camcorders that can make quality still images other than okay 4x6 inch prints.

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Canon G11 does the camera has zoom when video recording?

Jose

hello dears; i have a Canon G11 but i cannot find the controls to zoom during video recording, some people say camera has the zooming feature other say no, any instruction of how to make the zooming works will be appreciated. thanks a lot

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The zoom control is on the top right of the camera. It's a lever around the shutter button. See page 64 of the user's manual.

The following paragraphs in the Canon G11 manual talk about whether you can operate the optical zoom and AF while recording video clips:

â¢"You can also zoom in and out with the zoom lever during shooting".
â¢"If you change the composition of your shot during shooting, the focus will stay the same but the brightness and tone will automatically adjust".

Conclusion:

So yes you can zoom, but your subjects must be relatively still. So no fast moving subjects then!

What is a good Canon/Nikon camera that lasts a long time when recording videos?

...

So I have this Canon Powershot camera that only lasts 3-5 minutes when I record a video... :/ And by then, I have to change batteries... IT'S SO ANNOYING YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND
@AVDADDY, and you are RUDE, you shouldn't be a top contributor and you clearly didn't explain much details. Jerk.

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I understand there are speed limits to using certain memory cards so it is most advisable to use Class 10 SDHC memory cards for videos. Then you might bump into the next limitation which is about technology. You will only be allowed to shoot some 15 minutes or so with a digital camera. If you can shoot longer, the battery may die sooner. Even if you carried your car's battery behind your back to power your camera, the digital sensor will heat up and automatically shut down the camera anyway.

UNDERSTAND THIS!

The right tool for recording video is a camcorder. If you don't want to annoy others, get one from this list.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Category_Camcorders&ci=1881&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c1&N=4256818814&cm_sp=Filters-_-Category-_-Camcorders

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A good camera or a camcorder for recording music cover videos?

Sheikh

I need a good camera or a camcorder for recording music cover videos and music videos . I'll be using a external mic so the sound of the camera won't matter much. But I want a camera with high quality video capacity and my budget is under 200 dollars

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All digital still cameras an most camcorders in your price range do not have a mic jack - so recording the audio separately is likely required.

Less expensive camcorders have small lenses and imaging chip and will not record video well under low-light or poor indoor lighting conditions. You end up spending money on lighting. As the recording device increases in cost, the lenses and imaging chip get larger allowing for better low/poor light behavior. While that lens diameter and imaging chip size increases, the camera's feature set increases and various controls start moving out of the menu and to the outside of the camcorder.

Point and shoot cameras are designed to capture digital still images. Capturing video (and audio) are secondary "convenience features". No mic connection and very limited other controls...

Any device can capture decent video if the lighting is adequate. This could be as simple as capturing video outside during bright, sunny conditions or inside adding lights like tripod-mouted worklights (relatively inexpensive - or maybe already in the garage?) from the hardware store... or as complex (and expensive) as getting PAR56 cans mounted to light trees and use dimmers...

You should also use some sort of steadying device... this could be a chair, floor, shelf, stack of books or a tripod...

Looking for a video camera to record amateur sitcom?

bigshow231

I'm an inspiring filmmaker and I need help on finding a video camera from $200-$350 for my new sitcom I'm about to film. Don't care for brand just need a really neat camera with HD, high fps, boom mic input & would record footage that look as if it came straight off of TV onto YouTube. What would you recommend...Help!

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Hi "Big":

First, your budget is pretty low to get anything decent for pro-looking results, unless you buy used-gear. And contrary to popular consumer belief, you don't need "HD" to shoot high-quality 16:9 widescreen video. We haven't been in the "VHS quality" equipment era for almost 20 years, 'way before HDTVs entered people's living rooms. Just about everything made since 1990 shoots "DVD quality" video, and most have 16:9 widescreen settings.

Second, "high fps" has nothing to do with recording scripted TV shows. U.S. television is 30fps. Period. (You're not shooting "Mythbusters" or "Time Warp".)

(The correct term, BTW, is "aspiring" filmmaker. And if you want to do more than just aspire, pick up a book or two on modern filmmaking & video production techniques. And pick up a book on TV lighting techniques; that's where most of the "straight off of TV" look comes from. Here's a YouTube comedy short (shot by Jon Na) with great lighting, and almost 5 million views: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIV3DVxKBO8 )

For a starting point, which meets your budget and wish-list, the Canon Vixia HF-R300 is under-$300, can accept an external mike, and shoots full-HD at a respectable 24Mbps (digital bit-rate, near pro-quality). Here's the Canon USA webpage with specs & manuals: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hf_r300#Overview

Just make sure your computer & editing software is up-to-par for handling AVCHD video footage. (Movie Maker ain't gonna cut it!) Otherwise, shop around eBay for a good used Canon or Sony MiniDV camcorder, which will give you near-broadcast quality footage, great digital sound, and be easy to edit.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Does these cameras record video?

123465

Does the Canon PowerShot A2000-IS record video?
How about the Casio Exilim EX-S10? I couldn't find anything that said it did or didn't for either.

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Yes, Canon Powershot A2000-IS records video of maximum size 640 X 480 on memory card of upto 8GB

What's a good camera for recording videos ?

Deondre

I need something I can buy a Stand with it I may have used the wrong word lol (stand) but sounds right ð³ but anyway I'm gone record videos I need something that's real good that will record clear videos I'm going to be putting them up on YouTube mostly dubset dances I say I'm ok & other ppl say I'm great but w'e'll see its just fun though I'm goin to be alone in this so ... Has to be a great cam it's not like someone's holding it recording me

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

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

Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras have 4 problems. 1) Blurry, fuzzy, out of focus areas closely around people in videos taken by consumer level HD camcorders. 2) Any movement, even a wave or lifting an arm, while in front of a recording Consumer Level HD Camcorder and DSLR Cameras, results in screen ghosts and artifacts being left on the video track, following the movement. Makes for bad video, sports videos are unwatchable. 3) These Consumer Level HD Camcorders and DSLR Cameras all have a habit of the transferred to computer files are something you need to convert, thus losing your HD quality, to work with your editing software. 4) Mandatory maximum record times - 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 minutes, 3 minutes 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

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Did i need a HD Camera For Recording Myself Singing ?

L

Did i need a HD Camera For Recording Myself Singing and put it on youtube ? I'm just record myself singing using my android 2.1 phone , is that okay ? got any best apps camcorder for my android ?? Please Don't tell me that i should buy a hd camera ....help me please ..... :)

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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://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

I use 3 MiniDV tape camcorders and this - http://asimplelife.ca/boss.html to make videos like this http://youtu.be/JUy6l8FoJqM

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

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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

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what is the best dslr camera for video recording?

tempe

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The two new Nikon's, the D8000 and D4 are the only dSLR's that provide for uncompressed video.

Something to think about if you do NOT want to buy a proper video camera with full 48-kHz/16-bit digital audio on four channels, genlock, SMPTE time code and composite video built-in

what is a good dslr camera that has video recording and a compression format of avchd?

Leticia

I have seen that it is becoming used for independent films and I want to look for one that would be good for video. I have heard that avchd format of compression is better than the jpg that most dslr used that have video recording. Also is there one that record in HD 1080/60i ?

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you can consider Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera
- 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC 4 processor with ISO 100-6400 (Expansion to 12800)
- Continuous shooting at 3.7fps
- Full HD movie recording with manual control and selectable frame rates
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/?tag=ya-ans-camera-20
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675618-REG/Canon_4462B003_EOS_Rebel_T2i_Digital.html/BI/6846/KBID/7390
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=nktprk&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dcanon%2bt2i%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dcanon%2bs95%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

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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?

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

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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.

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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.

Does these cameras record video?

123465

Does the Canon PowerShot A2000-IS record video?
How about the Casio Exilim EX-S10? I couldn't find anything that said it did or didn't for either.

Answer
Yes, Canon Powershot A2000-IS records video of maximum size 640 X 480 on memory card of upto 8GB

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Record computer activity straight into video camera without software?

Jessie

Hey guys.

I work in a place where we give presentations via a projector/laptop a lot. We want to be able to give the attendees a dvd of the powerpoint presentations. We tried using a tripod and a camera to record our presentation but we are hitting problems with the image quality and sound. Because it is literally a camera recording a screen in a dark room, the quality is too poor to be able to see some of the data and captions.

Thus, we are on a quest for new ideas. We don't need to see the lecturer in the video but We just need the voice and the presentation to follow along to it. Also, we want to be able to do it without installing software because some of the presenters bring their own laptops and may not feel comfortable with us installing it.

So my question is, I've got an HD Canon Vixia HF200 and I'd like to be able to record something directly from my computer screen into the camera so that we can burn that onto a DVD. I saw a few videos online about doing so, but they use VGA to s-video and I was hoping there were more options then that.

The camera has the following outputs:
- HDMI (preferred)
- The squigly trident USB port (trapeziod shaped)
- Component out (rectangle)
- Mic
- DC in
- Mini Advanced shoe on top

We also have the projector, maybe there is an option with that as well? The ports are as follows:
- usb (but the port is more squared)
- s-video
- video /L and R
- computer component
- monitor out

I'd appreaciate any input. Thanks!

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I do a lot of screencasts for my educational video podcast, and the one I've found to be great and easy to use is Total Screen Recorder. The screen recording is rendered as .AVI / WMV / SWF / FLV.

http://www.converter123.com/Other-Software/Total-Screen-Recorder.html

Critique Vocals in Video?

Belinda

Hi,

Could you please tell me what you guys think about my friend's voice? The video is at the address below. Thank you so much!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LvN3Fv6KiAY

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Your friend should work on recording in general it's not the best presentation of his voice at all. He's not the best singer in the world but the vocals really aren't that bad either but, some of the lyrics don't even come out as audible.The camera is also shaking a lot and the music is fading in and out which is extremely distracting. I hope I don't sound too critical but,these are just the things I noticed and I'm not the best singer either. Ben commented on my question regarding my own singing and he gave some feedback but, it's kind of hard to get what's he saying. I don't think he speaks English.

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Cheap Camera for recording video games?

Undertaker

Now i've been googling the same thing but everyone says to use a capture card. The thing is, i want to record gameplay AND commentary that is live. Darksydephil whom does this uses a camera that costs $350 and i can not afford to spend even near that.
If possible i would like a camera that can charge (use power from an outlet) and record at the same time so i don't have to re-charge the battery.
Yes, i understand that i would need to point a camera straight towards my tv on a tri-pod that is what i plan on doing, I just need to find a cheap camera that can do the job with semi decent quality videos and semi decent mic.

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Cameras don't record video from a television or game screen, for that you'd need a link to a video recorder like the cable companies use.

With a camera you'd need a tripod and have to point the camera at the screen and roll video... that's the only way a camera will do it.

What digital cameras record videos in AVI?

figureskat

I was thinking about Kodak or Panasonic (or any others you know of) but they have to record videos in AVI so I can use them on windows movie maker. I know they can be converted but its bad quality...

Thanks!

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Most cameras record in AVI, Canon does for sure. I thought that they all did. If you're looking for a camera that does, the Canon cameras definitely do though, that's not a worry. A good camera for all sorts of photography is the Canon SD1100

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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....

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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

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How can I record video games to my mac without using a video camera?

Mark

Please do not tell me to purchase Eyetv, Eyetv only lets you use your mac as a screen for when you play video games, it does not record the game.

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If the game you are playing is on your Mac, then you need a screen capture utility...

Some do single screen shots - which you do not want. Others end up capturing QuickTime movies of the screen - which is what you want...

http://www.pure-mac.com/screen.html

Or... if you have a game console, you will want three "y" cables... 1 for video, one for left audio, one for right audio.

Plug the "y" cables into the game console. One side goes to the TV like normal, the other side goes to a Canopus video converter
http://canopus.com/products/videoconversion.php
Then a firewire cable connects the Canopus video converter to your Mac. Launch iMovie or FinalCut and import the game play...

USB based video converters will not work.

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....

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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.

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i am looking for a camera that records clean videos or movies at night?

miriam

the camera must cost no more than $100.

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you cant find a good one at $100 you might have a look at Nikon Coolpix S3000 12 MP Digital Camera
* 12.0 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
* 4x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; bright 2.7-inch LCD
* 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
* Capture 640 x 480 movies with sound at 30fps
* EXPEED Image Processing; Smart Portrait System
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Nikon+Coolpix+S3000&x=0&y=0&ih=1_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0.3984_1&fsc=-1&tag=ya-ans-camera-20
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675085-REG/Nikon_26211_Nikon_CoolPix_S3000_Digital.html/BI/6846/KBID/7390
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how do u make a digital camera have flash while recording a video at night?

SelenaGome

i want to take a video at night in the dark but i dont know how to make it have flash or light while taking the video my camera is polaroid and its digital

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It is not practical to do that.

Flash is only for still pictures, meaning 1 press of the shutter 1 flash, 1 picture, this is called 1 frame. This has to sync with your camera or you don't get a picture. Some cameras can give you a few flashes continuous but this is never used for video.

video needs continuous source of light because video shoots anywhere from 30 frames down to a few frames per second, also depends if your camera has capability to adjust frames per second for video.

For example surveillance camera systems shoot from 1 to 30 frames per second, they are usually set 2 or 5 frames to save on storage space.

flash also needs to recharge between use, usually takes a few seconds for flash to charge up and give that tremendous burst of light for that 1 picture. Better models can recycle the flash faster, it also discharges your batteries really fast.

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