Best Camera for Video Recording: 2014-06-08

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Flip video camera has a problem/ Flip doesnt record 2 hours?

spr619

I have a Flip video camera, The Ultra HD that records 2 Hours and for some reason it says it only has 1hr and 47min, and i even deleted everything on the camera and it still says that, Please i need to have it fixed by 3/25/2011
please
I could always record 2 hours, this happened recently that i cant now

Answer
Scotts right,

I think the file system on the flip will be fat32 it has a maximum file size, which will work out at about your time limit.

If it did more than that then format the drive do not delete it, that will clear off everything, all formatting does its basicall hide the file and tell the camera that it can record over it.

Since when can you record 2 hours on a Mini-dv tape 63 minutes sp or or for those who dont want to spend money 90 minutes LP

RR

best DSLR camera with video capability?

Dav

i heard the nikon d90 has these functions. I am a beginner but I am looking to buy THE best on the market so i dont have to update anytime soon. any suggestions?
please provide links so i can look into them. i much prefer ones recently released (2011)

thanks

Answer
Lovely question mate. Okay, for me, the best DSLR camera for video is definitely Canon 550D or Kiss X4 or T2i whatever they call it. I love it for its value for the money. It has all the right features I need to capture great videos. The grip is comfortable, it records progressive videos (interlaced video like old Sony Alpha cameras are a nightmare), great prime lens options, full manual control over the exposure and has ample resolution options and frame rates such as these:
- Full HD : 1920x1080p: 30/24 fps (NTSC), 25/24 fps (PAL)
- HD : 1280x720p (HD): 60 fps (NTSC), 50 fps (PAL)
- VGA : 640x480 (SD): 60 fps (NTSC), 50 fps (PAL)

Notice I said prime lenses? It means that the aperture size is constant along the focal length. Zoom lenses change their aperture value when zoomed in or out. The kit lens, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, is strange. Let's say you lock exposure at 1/100 shutter speed and f/3.5 when the lens is zoomed out to 18mm. Then during recording you zoom in to 55mm. At this length the lens can only provide you with f/5.6 and then the video mysteriously gets darker. To overcome this I rarely zoom in or out during recording, and I use fixed aperture lenses like a 200mm f/2.8 prime, 50mm f/1.8 prime and some more primes.

My recommendation, get a Canon 550D and then spend more on prime lenses. Oh, don't forget to get a tripod or a steadicam for non shaky videos. Have a good time making movies!

When i play the videos i recorded with my camera i cant hear the sound! WHY?

CUTEONE=)=

I'm posting some videos on you tube so when i upload them to my computer it won't let me hear the sound. .

Answer
1. If you cannot hear the sound when bringing the video from your camera to your computer, it is most likely because the camera supports Dolby sound and your video software does NOT. So you will need to convert the video to non-dolby sound output (from experience.)

2. If the video is fine on your computer and the sound only goes missing on YouTube, it's is **most likely** because you are dubbing it with COPYRIGHTED music (i.e., your favorite song as a background) and this is illegal. YouTube, to prevent being sued by copyright holders, has software in place that allows you to upload your video but kills the sound track.

3. IF #2 is not the case, you may have problems with your sound/Flash plugin software, too hard to debug in a one-off answer.

Best digital video camera for recording music?

michael151

Hey guys I'm a singer and want to record my performances what camera has really high quality audio and picture not super expensive would be great thank you :)

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 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

Friday, June 13, 2014

What are some goog cameras to film dance videos?

Hello! Im a Dancer.. I do hip hop (new style)... Yes a girl and im on the look for a good camera for these types of things... Im in the process of starting a project.. A dance film with my crew.. And i wanted to know what are some good cameras that can film and give it that good quality that i want.. For example: YAK Films has some of the sickest clips.. Can i achieve this quality? Any suggestions? Thank you

Answer
Low compression video capture and storage. No AVCHD compression. DV/HDV, DVCPro HD, EXF file formats are useful.

Looks like YAK use dSLRs. Since you don't know about them, check the usual suspects from Canon, Nikon and Sony. They can overheat when used for log periods of video capture. It is prudent to have two - Use one while the other cools down. Later, when whomever is using the camera gets good, use them both at the same time - one for a close-up, the other for the wide shot. Use a tripod or other steadying device - don't capture handheld.

You may need a computer upgrade. FAST CPU, 8 gig RAM or more and LOTS of external hard drive space for the video project files. And a decent video editor. Final Cut, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere - there are others.

There is no single best lens. It depends what you need for the sequence being captured.

You will also want:
Cables, lighting, mics (there is no single best mic - Audio Technica and Sennheiser should be on the short list), cases, maybe a camera crane to get things interesting (check Kessler), shock mount, boom pole, monitors... there's lots more, but learning's the fun part...

Clarification: There is no *film* involved with digital video capture. If you want to capture to film, those cameras get expensive and do not record any audio at all, so synching with music has its own special requirements. Panavision, Arri and many others make film cameras. They start at about $100,000 and the lenses cost more.

What's a good video camera for recording singing/dance videos?

2PacandBon

What's a good video camera for recording HD singing/dance videos? I sing and dance, but I feel that my iPhone wouldn't really be good enough to do the job. What's a good video camera under $400? Also, what's a good video/movie editing program?

Answer
Hey, I'm a dancer too! You could buy any Canon camera, I currently have Canon T4i BUT that is in the 8-900 range.

You can get a:
-EOC Rebel T3 for under 400.
-Photoshot SX50 HS
-Sony Alpha ILCE-3000

If that doesn't work for you, check more online :)

High Quality Video Camera to record music videos ?

falcon9789

im looking for a good video Camera to record all my studio playing with my band , and the Camera can pass the video files to a usb port to the computer, i need help cause im looking for one that can the job right

Answer
The best quality video to be had in the consumer level camcorder market is a MiniDV tape camcorder. To get a HD camcorder that could have the same or better quality, would cost in excess of $3300 for that HD camcorder. MiniDV tape camcorders hook by Firewire to a IEEE1394 port in your computer. If your computer, be it laptop or tower, does not currently have firewire, they sell cards that fit in the expansion port of both Laptop and tower computers that start in price at about $28 and never top $89

Other than that HD camcorder have other issues that would make me run as fast as i could in the other direction if I was offered one. Also, a camcorder with a MIC jack will be a big help to you.

Getting a HD camcorder is taking a step backward in Video Quality. 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. 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.

What is a good video camera for recording loud music without distorting the noise?

Dillon

I'm in a rock band, and we would like to record us playing, so we can put it on youtube. We are looking for a VIDEO camera that can shoot good videos, but we want better sound quality. Budget is $200 or less. This, or a camera that has a "USB IN" thing so that i can plug a rockband mic into it

Answer
To get the very best sound quality for a music video, you should ALWAYS record the video and the music separately. Then merge and synchronize the music using a good audio/video editor and sequencer like Pro Tools.

But, if you insist on recording them together, you need to have a digital video camcorder that has an external microphone input so that you can plug in your own studio quality microphone. Better still is to have more than one microphone running through a mic preamp that feeds into the camcorder. The music should also be balanced correctly by running the entire band through a mixer and then recording the audio off of the mixer in stereo to the camcorder.

If your music is too loud, it's going to sound bad anyway. You can turn down the music and it not only sounds better, the people listening to won't have to shout at each other to comment on it and the musicians won't go deaf at an early age from damaging their ears with a constant barrage of excessive decibels. http://www.abelard.org/hear/hear.php#loud-music

how do you record video games to a video camera? then to the computer?

MkMaster13

or if their is a eaiser way then tell me...
i have a good computer and video camera..

Answer
TRANSFERRING VIDEO FROM CAMCORDER TO COMPUTER

Camcorders usually come with connecting cables. Older camcorders have yellow, red and white RCA cables that connect the camcorder to your TV or in this case your computer. Newer camcorders have FIREWIRE connectors that conveniently connect to FIREWIRE connectors in newer computers be it PC or Mac.

FOR CAMCORDERS WITH RCA CONNECTORS & PROPRIETARY CONNECTIONS

If you are using a camcorder with RCA connectors then your computer must have a Video Capture Card or any kind of video capturing device connected to your computer. A webcam is not a video capture device.

RCA connectors/cables come in 3 colors, yellow for video, red and white for left and right audio channel. In some camcorders you will see the 3 outlets with the 3 colors. While other camcorders are provided with a proprietary outlet that needs a proprietary cable with RCA connectors on the other end of the cable. These cables usually come with the camcorder.

Make the connections on the camera and connect the RCA to the outlets of your Video Capture Card/device. Color codes on the RCA and the outlets are important. The yellow RCA is carries the video signal and should be connected to the "video in" outlet of the Video Capture Card/Device. The red and white RCA cables are the left and right audio signal. These can be swapped without any problems.

Sometimes the camcorder has a minijack or headphone jack for outputting sound. And, sometimes the Video Capture Card/Device also uses a minijack to capture sound. If this is the case, only the yellow RCA cable needs to be connected both to the camcorder and the computer. Use a minijack to minijack connector cable to connect the camcorder and the computer. The minijack cable replaces the red and white RCA cable. There is such a thing as a "Y-Cable". The Y-Cable is a minijack on one end and 2 RCAs on the other end. You can use this if the camcorder and the Video Capture Card/Device have different ways to connect audio signals. With all these complexities you don't have to worry about connecting the wrong cables because NOTHING WILL BE DAMAGED in case you make a mistake.

Once the connections are done you are now ready to capture the video on your computer. Video Capture Cards/Devices come with programs that allow you to capture video to a location in your computer. Captured video files are most of the times in .avi or .mpg format stored in your computer.

FOR CAMCORDERS WITH FIREWIRE CONNECTOR OR (IEEE) 1394 CONNECTOR OR i.LINK

New camcorders and new computers come with FIREWIRE or 1394 Connectors. These are more convenient to use. All you have to do is connect just 1 Fireweire (1394) cable to the camcorder and the computer. Turn on your computer and make sure all the programs that need to load during startup have been loaded. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the Firewire cable. Turn on your camera and set it to "play" mode. Not "record" or "camera" mode. Your computer should detect the camera and prompt you to open the associated program. Open the program and look for the "capture" button.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

Leave everything on default and you should be OK. Once you get the hang of it you can start tweaking some settings. Here are common settings that you might want to experiment:

Resolution - this refers to the number of pixel. A 320x240 resolution means 320 pixels horizontally and 240 pixels vertically. 320x240 is the advised capturing resolution for youtube videos. 352x240 is ideal for VCD. 640x480 is the ideal resolution for full screen computer videos. 720x480 is the ideal resolution for DVD.

Data Rate - refers to the amount of data allocated for capturing video(and audio). 300 kbps (kilobit per second) in mpeg-1 format is recommended for youtube. 1152 kbps in mpeg-1 format is for VCD. 2,000 kbps in mpeg-2 format is recommended for DVD. These numbers are here as reference. You will get a low quality DVD if you recorded in 300 kbps mpeg-1. Commercial DVD data rate is 4500 kbps in mpeg-2 format. Data rate also determines the file size of the captured video. The lower the data rate the smaller the file.

Compression - MPEG 4 is for ipod videos, MPEG 3 is for music, MPEG 2 is for DVD, MPEG 1 is for VCD. DV compression is the highest quality compression available to standard desktop/laptop computers. If you plan to capture a video for editing I suggest you capture in DV compression .avi file.

MAKING DVDs

You make DVDs by burning the DVDs in a DVD burner drive. DVD+R and DVD-R are now interchangeable types. Most commercial DVD players can handle both types. Open your DVD burning program. Most of the time DVD burners come with programs to make DVDs. Just follow the instructions on how to make DVDs and you're done!

There is a live discussion on how to capture videos and make DVDs at http://www.overdose.ph/index.php?board=1.0

what camera is good for recording a video game?

Q. the video game is SAINTS ROW 2 xbox 360 and am tryin 2 record and put it on youtube but i only have a webcam with bad quality i want the camera to focus on the screen only

CHEAP CAMERA

Answer
You don't want to use a camera for recording gameplay. You need a capture card. For standard definition you can use a Dazzle which are quite cheap.

For HD gameplay you can use a HD PVR but are more expensive.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

video recording camera?????

Coolguy11

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

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

Answer
Nearly any digital camera will do both.

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

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

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

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

Need Help With Live Church Services!!?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Video recording my church services?

Alex Jones

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

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

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

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

Answer
A JVC would be perfect for you.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

What digital SLR cameras can shoot full HD Video?

Joe

Hi,
I'm interested in getting a digital SLR camera purely for shooting video and wondered if anyone knows of any particular models up to about Â£800 (about $1300) that fulfills the following requirements:

Full HD at 1920x1080
A file format that would be compatible with Avid editing software (so NOT AVC HD)
Either 25fps or 24fps but not 30fps

Also if any body has any experience of using these cameras, I would be interested to hear what people think of the audio quality.

Any help with this will be much appreciated.
Anyone know of anything at 24 or 25 fps but NOT 20 or 30

Answer
I recommend Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP.
It can shoots brilliant video, even in full high definition. By simply selecting Movie mode on the EOS Rebel T1iâs mode dial, the cameraâs 3.0-inch LCD lights up, and it's ready to go. Shooting is at a frame rate of 30 fps when shooting SD or HD quality video (640 x 480 and 1280 x 720 pixels, respectively) and at a frame rate of 20 fps in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) recording. Sound is recorded through the cameraâs built-in microphone. Playback modes are simple to access, and all Live View AF features can be used in shooting video.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=cybermonday-deals-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQS

Is the Canon 5D a good camera for recording HD video?

Also, are Canon DSLR's generally better at recording video than Nikon DSLR's are?

Answer
Ace pretty much has it covered.

The thing with the 5D M2 is that at $2500(Body only, figure another $600 minimum for a lens) it shoots no better video than an $800 t2i.

On the plus side, this is 20 gigs/hour full HD, which is better than all but the most expensive consumer HD camcorders, which max out at 11 gigs/hour. (With the SLR limitations explained by Ace).

And if video is your primary objective, for a comparable $3300 you have the XF100.

DSLRs are weak in several aspects, but for occasional short clips with poor audio, they can be fine. Get the 5D if you want prints of still pictures that are 40-60" tall (about $100 each on nice paper). If you can settle for a print 24-36" tall, go with the t2i or similar. Both have the same video and the t2i will leave you enough change to get a good used XF100 in a couple years.

What makes a flip video recorder better than a digital camera that records in HD?

Joeyyowee

I decided on getting one of the Panasonic digital cameras that record in HD instead of getting the flip. I don't understand why the flip is more expensive than the panasonic f3 for example. The video quality is the same and the flip doesn't take high quality pictures the way the panasonic does.
@fhotoace That's what I thought. I'm glad I did research and found a digital camera that records in HD instead of wasting money on the flip.

Answer
What makes a flip video recorder better than a digital camera that records in HD?
- Nothing. It's way much more inferior than most HD capable digital still cameras. It's a marketing strategy. There's no law preventing you from raising the value of your product as you see fit.

do any prosumer video cameras record to digital?

I currently use a Sony PD150 for filming but I'd like to go digital to avoid the hassle of capturing from miniDV tapes. Are there any comparable cameras out there that record direct to digital?

Answer
The "DV" in "miniDV" = Digital Video.

The video recorded to the miniDV tapes uses the same zeroes and ones that are used by flash memory or hard disc drive or DVD based camcorders. The files formats are different in that the DV and HDV files (the PD150 is standard definition DV only) use a lot less compression than consumer grade flash memory or hard disc drive camcorders - and no one should ever waste their money on DVD based cams.

The Sony PD150 records to DVCAM video format. It is a low compression, standard definition, digital video, format.

You have several options.

1) Keep using the PD150. Good workhorse pro-grade camcorder - recording standard definition DVCAM format digital video.

2) Add an external hard drive. I *think* Focus Enhancements makes a FireStore drive. If yes, then the same DVCAM format can be written to that external hard drive. They are expensive.

3) Check potential suitable replacements. For Sony, the only one that appears to come close is the HVR-Z7 or the new NX cam. Canon has their new XF line-up. And there is the JVC GY-HM100... and the Panasonic AG-HVX200 (using DVCPRO HD). If you drop to the HDR series, you are in the consumer arena and will lose many of the manual controls that are available on the PD150.

Personally, I would not bother with anything that deals with AVCHD compression. Too much compression does not play well with fast action.

And how are you planning to archive the video captured to flash memory or hard drive camcorders? Have you already purchased a RAID1 hard drive array NAS?

Yet another option is to look into the higher-end DSLRs like the Nikon D90. They do h.264 high definition video onto flash memory cards into MOV files. The audio control is not so good, however...

If you want to upgrade to get to high deifnition, I think staying with miniDV tape is still the best option. The tape is inexpensive compared to the other media ($/gig storage). Coupled with the low compression video, digital tape continues to be the preferred storage method for most serious videographers.

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Oops - forgot to answer your first question... So... Prosumer camcorders... The Sony HDR-FX7 and HDR-FX1000 and miniDV tape based prosumer-grade digital video camcorders worth investigating... Lenses and imaging chips are "pro grade" but the audio-in is "consumer grade" 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo in jack. The pro versions would be the HVR-V1U (pro sibling of the FX7) and HVR-Z1 or HVR-Z5 (pro siblings to the FX1000). The HDR-AX2000 is new - I have not investigated that one much.

What is a good digital video camera for recording piano playing?

Luna

For youtube and stuff. I have a normal piano not an electric one. I also want to use the camera for recording sports and stuff. I want the sound on the piano to not be distorted like it is on most cameras and I want the sound to sound like it really does. Thanks. I would prefer that it was under $200. THANKS!!!!!

Answer
Any kind of Point & Shoot camera would fit your shooting style and price range.

Look for:
Canon Powershot
Nikon Coolpix
Sony Cybershot

Good luck!

Recording piano videos for YouTube?

K-LLynnnnn

Video camera suggestions if I plan to record videos of me playing piano?

I'm considering getting a flip - how's the sound quality?

Answer
Camcorder Mic's are not the greatest for recreating good quality audio, they pick up everything not what you want. you are better off to buy a camcorder that his an mic input, and use a quality mic, that, if by chance you are using a electronic keyboard, then take the output of that and record it directly to your computer, at the start play a single note, this will give you a peak that you can use to sync the video to the audio. drop the video into your timeline (editing software) and the recorded audio mute the audio from the camera. now you have good quality audio, providing you have the levels set correctly.

I dont think that a flip camera is going to be up to the audio part, the video should be fine as long as there is enough lighting.

If you are on a limited budget then obviously you will have to make do, limiting the amount of audio the camera's mic picks up will help you a lot. covering the mic with foam may help is there are no audio controls on the camera.

Good luck

RR

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

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

Blake

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

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

What is a good camera to use for youtube?

Nicoleeeee

I want a high definition camcorder like the one macbarbie07 and ilikeweylie use.... I just don't know what kind to buy, PLEASE HELP! winner gets 10 pts.

What is a good/cheap video camera?

Stephanie

Im looking for a good inexspensive camera. I am a beauty guru so I am always making videos of like showing eye shadow colors or lip stick colors so I need GOOD color quality and auto focus.
Any suggestions please? 10 points to best?

Answer
You can consider Kodak ZxD Pocket Video Camera
*Rugged, pocketable HD video
*Digital blur reduction technology
*Great videos in bright light or low light
*Record up to 10 hours of HD video with SD/SDHC Card slot*
*Edit and upload videos with built-in software

cheap action onboard video camera?

Zarran

ok so i do alot of riding and Im just wondering if their are some decent cheap onboard action video cameras that i can find on line. iv found the contour and the gopro but thats alot for a camera.
I ride a Three wheeler so it has to be tough and not to hard to mount to the Trike

Answer
I would consider Kodak ZxD Pocket Video Camera
*Rugged, pocketable HD video
*Digital blur reduction technology
*Great videos in bright light or low light
*Record up to 10 hours of HD video with SD/SDHC Card slot*
*Edit and upload videos with built-in software

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. =(

Answer
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.

Camcorder or DSLR Camera with date and time stamp?

Mike

I'm looking for a good camera between the $300-800 price range, preferably a DSLR, that can give me a date and time stamp on recorded video. I am a private investigator and it is required while recording video or taking pictures. It needs to be saved on the finished product as well.

Thanks!

Answer
As proof of when the video was taken it is worthless. The date stamp will only show the date that you have set in the camera.
You could set the date now to 19th December 2012. Any stills or movie you shoot will show that as the date.

I had this issue where I need to prove the reading on a meter at specific dates. The verifier insisted on using date stamped photographs until I took out my camera and took a photo of him that "proved" he had been in my office 3 months before!!!

Can I have my laptop camera record things without using skype or something?

Emma

I have a Dell from 2012 with a built in video camera. Can I use it to take pictures and video without using skype and sending it to people? If so, how?

Answer
Hi Emma,

I am Shuchi from the Dell Social Media outreach team.

In order to use the inbuilt webcam you need webcam central software for capturing pictures and recording Videos. Usually this software goes preinstalled in the dell system.

Please visit following link for more information regarding the same:

http://dell.to/1eJPKpm

The main screen of Webcam central software has two tabs:

Snap Photos: Pictures can be taken with this option. Further settings available are Photo Size (the default is max-640x480), Self Timer and Burst Rate.
Advanced options include File Format (.jpeg/.bmp) and options to add date and time stamps to pictures.

Record Videos: Videos can be recorded with this option. The settings available are Video Size (the default is max-640x480), Self Timer and Microphone Settings.
Advanced options include Video Format (.wmv/.avi) and an option limiting the video clip duration. When selected, .avi option also shows the audio and video compression options.

General Settings Tab. This setting has the following options: Picture Control - Flicker Control with frequency settings, and video control with backlight, brightness, contrast, Color & Gamma; Face Tracking - Enable/Disable Face Tracking with tracking speed adjustments; Pan & Zoom - Zoom control and Pan & Tilt options.

The tab "Show Todays Captures" has options to Upload pictures to Photobucket, Send by e-mail and Print directly. Another feature "Video Stitch" can be used to combine pictures which can be played as a video file.

The size of a picture when saved as a .jpeg is about 75kb and when saved as a .bmp is about 900k. The size of a 20-sec video when saved as a .wmv is about 2MB and when saved as an .avi with default compression is about 500MB. The Tray Icon has options to Launch the application, and set default options like Start Webcam Central when Windows starts, Enable Mini-mode viewer, and so on.

Please revert to this post if you have any further queries and concerns.

We would recommend you do not post your private information on a public forum.

Thanks & Regards
Shuchi S
#iworkfordell
(You can now follow us on you tube for online video support http://dell.to/13ijS47)

Need a good quality, cheap digital video camera for recording live band performances & uploading to youtube???

Lisa Faye

I know several people who do live music performances at local venues... and one band in particular is interested in having me take video of them and upload it to YouTube. I took video of them a few months ago and just uploaded it... the quality is decent as it was taken on my regular digital camera.. but I'm looking for a camera that's primary function is to take video, not still photographs. Looking for something under ~$150... thank you!
I had been considering the Flip, however I am concerned about (a) the sound quality, especially since I'm going to be recording live musical performances and (b) I don't like how I'm limited to only 60 minutes of recording time on the internal memory card.

Answer
Try reading this:

Which Digital Video Camera Should You Buy?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/621075/which_digital_video_camera_should_you.html

Hope this helps.

I need a good quality, cheap digital video camera for recording live band performances & uploading to youtube?

yvette

My bf plays for a band and I record with my kodak zd15. The sound sucks really bad. I need a nice camera that video records and has good audio for live band performance. I looked into the Mino HD 8GB Flip, I really liked the upload your own photo thing but it has a lot of downs.
Is the cannon sd1000 a better choice?
I need help.

Answer
Consumer-grade camcorders donât record audio very well especially music. Most have omni-directional microphones that tend to pick up all sound around the cam, like sound bouncing off walls, etc. And some are not even stereo mics. If your Kodak ZD15 is okay with the video imagery, then use a separate audio recorder which is the best way to record for music video projects. You did not state your budget but something like a Zoom H1 digital recorder ($99.00) and used with a quality microphone is the cheapest option. But better yet, something like the Zoom H4n or Tascam DR100 (both around $290.00). They can use two mics (and the two on-board mics) and the ability to balance up to 4 channels. The important part is the microphone and for a way to adjust the gain, as music will peak and fall throughout the performance, and each instrument has its own unique sound waves. Using ear-muff style headphones will allow you to listen more accurately what the mic(s) is picking up. You may be able to rent a recorder and try it out to see if it will work for you. Check with your local music instrument stores. If you still are leaning towards another camcorder, just make sure it has an external microphone port and headphone port.

Flip video camera has a problem/ Flip doesnt record 2 hours?

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