http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: camcorders - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:03:50 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-lumix-gf1-i-need-advice#post-60159 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:16:40 +0000 AnnieCB 60159@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to get a new camera and I can't afford very much so I'm looking in the $500-$600 range... I've been doing a ton of research and one camera that really caught my eye was the Lumix GF1... which is primarily for photography... but it has awesome video as well.   I wanted to know if anyone had anything to say about this camera or knows anything about it. </p> <p>I was also looking at the Olympus PEN that's mostly for photography and has great video as well, but it can only hold 7 mins worth of video at a time (I think that's even with a memory card)... So if anyone knows a way that it could hold more video than that, let me know!</p> <p>Also, If anyone has any low budget camera suggestions that would be great!  I want something with good depth of field... it would be a plus if it can work with an external mic... I'm having a hard time finding something perfect.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/are-there-any-good-prosumer-camcorders#post-58402 Fri, 07 May 2010 21:48:48 +0000 oceanblue 58402@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm sure this question has been asked many times before! I am interested in knowing if a Prosumer camcorder exists in the $2000.00 price range, that has a professional appearance, Fairly good sound recording, and good picture quality, even in lower light situations, or am I just fooling myself that this could be out there.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-quick-question-concerning-options#post-53875 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:19:53 +0000 Redwookieaz 53875@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry for the title guys but just wanted my question answered and myself saved from wondering all the live long day soo...Hi all. New here and love the site! So I run a small video dept at a recording studio and just offer some basic video services. I have a question concerning options on cams. I have a thermal camera with an analog out on it. I would like to record the outgoing video and also pick up a nice handy camcorder at the same time. Ideally I'd like to do a high def, hard drive cam with an analog video in. It would also be great if it were small and easy to handle. Like a canon SF-11 type camera would be great if it had analog in. ot as concerned with price as I am with those features. Am i just asking for a non existant package guys? I would like to avoid using tape like miniDV or anything cuz I need a small easy package for trekking and the like and would like to go straight from the analog thermal camera to a hard drive. A nice small camcorder again would also be nice for recording as well. Any ideas guys? Um I'd prefer to do it that way but is there a hard drive rig that can capture directly from an analog camera component cable if I can't find a camera to fit the bill? Thanks for any help guys!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/input-mic#post-52097 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:10:59 +0000 dkntz6489 52097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking for camcorder that offers an Input Mic.  Are there any HD camcorders for under $400.00 with this option.  </p> <p>Thanks </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-whether-sd-camcorder-for-hd-camcorder#post-49825 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:54:45 +0000 jainankita83 49825@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>  My friends and I are planning to take part in 48 hours film festival. All of us are very new to film making and have little or no film making experience.</p> <p> We are trying to rent out camcorders for this. Our options are</p> <p>1)Sony VX2100 </p> <p>2)Sony DSR-VX2100</p> <p>3)Sony HVR-Z1U(HD)</p> <p>4)Sony DSR-PD150(SD)</p> <p> </p> <p>HD cameras are more expensive to rent than the SD ones. What I want to know is how much difference would having an HD camera make for such a</p> <p>festival. We are planning to get additional light equipment and microphones. Any feedback is welcome.</p> <p>Thanks.</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hi8-analog-camcorder-w-s-video-out#post-46990 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:49:38 +0000 taxista2536 46990@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need some suggestions on makes and models of old HI8 camcorders that will play analog tapes and have S video out. I can't afford pro equipment, so I am looking for used gear. Used gear descriptions rarely mention types of input/output.</p> <p>I have old analog HI8 tapes that need to be converted to digital and put on my iMac. I have a Sony media converter model DVMC-DA2 to do the conversion, but I need something to play the tapes on and send the analog signal to the converter. The converter will take in composite video or S video, but I would prefer S video for quality. </p> <p>Even Googling specific makes and model numbers has not helped much for the old gear. Any suggestions?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/your-camcorder#post-41329 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:57:10 +0000 RockstarRider 41329@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Tell me what camcorder or camcorders youve own and presently own and tell me the PROS and CONS about it...or not all that but like things that really attract you to that camcorder like special features or things that are like really bad like malfunctions, things around that...ok</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-deciding-on-what-to-buy#post-40908 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:45:08 +0000 GerikBensing 40908@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am a complete newbie to the world of video making, but I want to get my hands dirty.  I'm looking to buy a camcorder under $1,000 that will meet my needs.</p> <p>Basically, I'd buy a cheap video camera and just start making movies - but I can't see the point.  I might make this amazing video which will be totally worthless because of the poor video quality.  So, that's what I'm going for.  I want really good video quality, but I don't need all sorts of extra features.</p> <p>What I'm leaning towards right now is the Canon Vixia HF10, from the reviews I've read it's pretty solid.  It can record in high-definition and seems pretty simple to use.  The bad manual focus seems like a big downfall though, but the fact that it uses flash memory (from what little I know) seems to be pretty nice.</p> <p>Can you all try and give me a direction in what I should go with?  I know nothing about camcorders, so keep the terminology simple if you could.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-expert-advise-on-buying#post-39575 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:50:42 +0000 vegllc 39575@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>First Hello to all, this is a great forum for people that dont know what they need, so thank all of you who are out there helping. I want to say I joined because I need the help but I ended up reading so much I had to stop and ask my questions. HAH!</p> <p> I am wanting to take as many video clips of 1min to 30mins each night</p> <p>I will need alot of memory for each day and nite, but will remove all info for the next day.</p> <p>I am looking for a (I think HDD) video camera.</p> <p>I need a hand held mic that will work with the video camera (it must have mic and head set jacks)</p> <p>I need a video camera that has a light as a lot will be night time shooting</p> <p>I will be interviewing and taking quick clips and will need a long battery or extra</p> <p>I need and this is and its a must... to be able to to add it to youtube straight from the camera (do they make that other then the Flip)</p> <p>I thank any of you who can help, and like everyone that is looking for product, the best deal is what I am willing to spend as long as I can get what I am looking for.</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hvx200-1399-is-this-real#post-33796 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:53:16 +0000 ltjlogic 33796@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey guys,</p> <p>I am shopping around for a camcorder and wanted to ask you guys what you think about this site: <a href="http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=308260" rel="nofollow">http://www.bestpricecameras.com/prodetails.asp?prodid=308260</a></p> <p>It seems like an awfully low price for that amazing camcorder and I am beginning to wonder if it is part of the "Grey Market".</p> <p>However, I checked their reviews and there doesn't seem to be any problem. If there isn't any problem, then how are they able to sell such an expensive camera for such a low price?</p> <p>Thanks in advance!</p> <p> P.s. I just found this website: <a href="http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Best_Price_Cameras_6" rel="nofollow">http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Best_Price_Cameras_6</a></p> <p>It tells you about different websites and how trustworthy they are! Good thing I found it and even BETTER that I didn't order the camera!</p>