http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: handycam - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:32:37 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65431 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:17:21 +0000 the_flash20 65431@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> thanks that does help i appreciate it</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65419 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:54:16 +0000 vid-e-o-man 65419@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>flash, of the two camcorders it appears that only the DCR-HC20 has threads on the outside of the lens (25mm). These threads will allow an additional wide angle or possible fish-eye lens to be attaqched. You might check to see if there are wide angle lens adapters available in this size (25 mm). There are a number of other differences but I don't know if they are important to you. Hope this helps.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65403 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:37:10 +0000 the_flash20 65403@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> and i really would like to be able to get a fisheye and wide angle lens for whichever camera i get </p> <p>im just shooting random videos for church and with friends</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65402 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:36:01 +0000 the_flash20 65402@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> ok the other one is supposed to be the MHS-CM1 sony webbie sorry about that lol </p> <p>and yeah here are the links to the cameras</p> <p><a href="http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/2196580654.html">http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ele/2196580654.html</a> DCR-HC20</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Camera-Video-Camera-HD-5-Mega-Pixs-5x-Zoom-/190498586112?pt=Digital_Cameras&amp;hash=item2c5a99be00">http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-Camera-Video-Camera-HD-5-Mega-Pixs-5x-Zoom-/190498586112?pt=Digital_Cameras&amp;hash=item2c5a99be00</a> MHS-CM1</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65398 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:07:28 +0000 vid-e-o-man 65398@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I tried to search for both camcorders(?) and was unable to find a listing for s Sony 990x. Perhaps the 990x refers to a digital zoom capability of a older Digital or Hi 8 camcorder. We will need a model number to try to help you. The DCR-HC20 in a Mini Dv which you can probably find at a very low price on the internet. Model numbers and your intended usage for the camcorder would help. A link to the two cams will allow for a more indepth response.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-handycam-990x-vs-sony-dcr-hc20#post-65395 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:24:58 +0000 the_flash20 65395@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I found one of both of these cameras for sale, and they are both the same price </p> <p>i have experience in shooting video and editing, but buying a camera is something i lack in</p> <p>which one would be the best buy since they are the same price and come with everything they need to operate?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gz-hd-3-newbie-question#post-54244 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:45:53 +0000 TheHoodReview 54244@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's a Canon.  I looked at a sony on ebay right before posting the blog and transposed Sony with Canon and have been copying and pasting sony all am (obviously attempting to make myself look like a nut lol).  Thanks for pointing that out.  It's absolutely the Canon GL1</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gz-hd-3-newbie-question#post-54240 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:47:29 +0000 daryldrj 54240@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Are you sure its a Sony GL 1</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gz-hd-3-newbie-question#post-54239 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:24:00 +0000 TheHoodReview 54239@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm also a newbie and would like anyone who reads this question to answer my question if possible</p> <p>My question is "Which camera is better for a no-budget drama-  the Sony GL1 vs. JVC Everio GZ-HD3?" </p> <p>Please respond at the videomaker link below.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks in advance,</p> <p> </p> <p>CT</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3" rel="nofollow">http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-sony-gl1-vs-jvc-gz-hd3</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54213 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:06:50 +0000 MW 54213@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Lots of cables and couplers and camcorder menu adjustments later.  It works!!!!!!!  I can't thank you enough!!!  I hope 2010 is a fantastic creatively fruitful year for you!</p> <p>MW</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54210 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:27:36 +0000 bosmith.tv 54210@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yep sounds like you need some RCA Barrels, try Radio Shack.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54195 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:09:20 +0000 MW 54195@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>female to female coupler might be more accurate.  I'l try evil radio shack and see if this works</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54194 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:05:31 +0000 MW 54194@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you for your reply.  The trv88 has: an s-video out, an AV out that is a jack, and an rfu dc out that is a smaller jack.  The DCR-HC96 has a blue LANC jack port, and an AV port that is a pin type. I am confused about your post.I have a cable that is a jack on one end into the trv88, going to the RCA.  I also have an RCA with an AV on the other end.  Is there a connector out there that will link male RCA to male RCA to each other?  Also, which menu are you discussing and how do I access it? Cheers, MW</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54173 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:47:46 +0000 Derek Sine 54173@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Your good Mr. Smith! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54168 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:33:28 +0000 bosmith.tv 54168@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Use an RCA cable (red, white, yellow) out of the TRV88 into the the A/V port of the HC96, in the menu there's a setting that says A/V in to DV out. Turn it on and use the firewire out of the HC96 into your computer.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-ccd-trv88#post-54160 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:05:13 +0000 MW 54160@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Need to upload hi8 from Sony TRV88 to mac computer. Anyone done this? No USB outlet, AV Jack only.  I bought a Sony DCR-HC96 trying to link one to the other and then into the computer, because all the research indicated that the DCR-HC96 was he only one with pass thru capacity, ie, converted analog to digital, but of course, can't find the right cables anywhere to connect these two either.  Any help most appreciated</p> <p>MW</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47735 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:15:39 +0000 cfulton 47735@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've never run into an adapter that will allow you to connect a standard 1/8" or XLR mic to any Sony camcorder with a proprietary shoe. I'm afraid the best way to use an external mic would be to use an external recorder and then sychronize the sound from that recorder to the image on the tape.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ext-mike-adapter-for-shoe-mount#post-47449 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:07:32 +0000 mkoplin 47449@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I bought a used sony handycam dcr hc 96 and really need external mike audio.  I do mostly family video/documentary filming.</p> <p>this camera has a shoe mount, where you can mount a microphone.  can someone recommend a good mike? ALSO, I really would like a lavalier.  </p> <p>is there an adapter for the shoe mount which will receive the lavalier input?  I guess that is 1/8" or maybe XLR?</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/head-life-on-vx-2000#post-38577 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:46:20 +0000 327amc 38577@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> FYI, I sent my vx2000 out to <a href="mailto:i.mazarsky@att.net">i.mazarsky@att.net</a> and he fixed it very quickly and it works perfect. I was only supposed to get a head change, but he went above and beyond. And he even cleaned the outside of the cam for me as it was pretty gnarly.</p> <p>I would completely trust him. Ive never seen someone use so much bubble wrap.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/head-life-on-vx-2000#post-36617 Mon, 19 May 2008 08:29:35 +0000 327amc 36617@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks for the info. I got one from ebay. It is well used. And looks it. But i got a killer deal on it.</p> <p>I know the most costly repair on these is the head. So i shopped around for that before i bought a used cam.</p> <p>I will need the head  cleaned or replaced probably. It has those bits of bad picture floating around, you were mentioning. I got a quote from a feller, and he said would be $375ish.</p> <p>Here is his info.</p> <p><a href="mailto:i.mazarsky@att.net">i.mazarsky@att.net</a></p> <p>310-968 0555.</p> <p>N.Madjlessi,</p> <p>16714 Hugh Torance Pkwy,</p> <p>Huntersville, NC 28078 .</p> <p> Does anyone know of another good camera repair shop. The sony site says $500 base fee. Thats fine with me, but not sure what other charges might get tacked on. ?</p> <p>Anyone have experience with direct sony repairs?</p> <p>Im using the cam for adult film making.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/head-life-on-vx-2000#post-36305 Mon, 05 May 2008 07:09:06 +0000 brandon0409 36305@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>vx2000 &amp; 1000 are very old camera.  If they are used they are bound to have 100's if not 1000's of hours on their heads.</p> <p><strong>What is the downside of high hours on your DV heads?</strong><br /> I actually had this problem with the first prosumer camera I ever bought.<br /> It happened to be a VX2000.  I bought it from ebay.  They lady said it had low hours on the heads, and when I took it to the shop, he said it must have had 800 to 1000 hours on the heads.  So buyer beware.  Luckily she refunded my money and allowed me to return it.</p> <p>There is a huge difference between what happens when your Analog heads get dirty &amp; your DV heads get dirty (old).<br /> <strong>With Analog</strong> - The picture just gets really distorted.<br /> <strong>With DV</strong> - there are actually blocks of missing picture.  On my VX2000 there were checkerboarded blue blocks all over the picture.<br /> Since it is digital, if the 1 or 0 is not there, your out of luck.</p> <p>So old or dirty head is a huge deal!</p> <p><strong>Are the heads replaceable?<br /> </strong>Yes they are, but it will probably cost as much for the heads to be replaced as it would to actually buy the camera.  I think I read $800-$900.</p> <p><strong>Bottom Line: </strong>I only buy NEW DV cameras.  Analog is not such a big deal.</p> <p>What are you going to be using the camera for?  Pro work or family home videos.<br /> <strong>If Home videos:</strong> VX models are much larger that you probably want use to have a carry around camera with quick shots.<br /> <strong>If Pro</strong>: You will definitly want the VX2100.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/head-life-on-vx-2000#post-36281 Fri, 02 May 2008 09:59:09 +0000 327amc 36281@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am interested in buying a used vx2000 or 1000. I have read much concern about cameras with a lot of hours on the camera and heads?  I cant afford much. So i am buyin used for now. What is the down side to high hours on your heads, and are heads replacable? If so, is that expensive, and where would one do that?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gz-hd-3-newbie-question#post-35658 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:10:55 +0000 TrennK 35658@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p> I own this cam, and love it. Its a really good in manual mode. I like it much better then Sony and Cannon. Color,quality is so much better I feel.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gz-hd-3-newbie-question#post-35249 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:59:39 +0000 necromancerbb 35249@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello guys,</p> <p>A quick question here thts been worrying me..</p> <p>Does an HD cam also do standard definition? The thing is, its my first handycam, and I'm getting an HD Camera from JVC which supports recording in 1080i but am a bit wary to buy it since we don't have an HDTV yet...so can I record in a format which will work on my 29" LG SD TV?</p> <p>This is the camera I am going in for:</p> <p><a href="http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028148&amp;pathId=141&amp;page=10" rel="nofollow">http://camcorder.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028148&amp;pathId=141&amp;page=10</a></p> <p>Could you take a dekko at the specs sheet and let me know?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buy-cheap-used-handycams#post-34277 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:04:20 +0000 tcxentertainment 34277@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'D LIKE TO CONTACT SOMEONE WHO GETS USED CAMCORDERS FOR SALE ON A REGULAR BASIS.</p> <p>I NEED THEM WORKING AND AT CHEAP PRICES 'CAUSE I'M PLANNING TO RESELL 'EM.</p> <p>STARTING FROM HI-8 TO DVD-R, NOT PROS (YET).</p> <p>CONTACT ME AND, IF YOU'RE SERIOUS MAKING BUSINESS, I'LL BUY 'EM FROM YOU QUITE OFTEN.</p> <p>PLEASE SPECIFY HOW YOU GET THEM.</p> <p>I NEED THEM WITH AN ADAPTER AND A BATTERY EACH.</p> <p>DOESN'T MATTER IF THEY'VE BEEN REPAIRED AS LONG AS THEY'RE WORKING.</p> <p>PS. ONE MORE THING, TELL ME IF YOU CAN ALSO GET OTHER ACCESSORIES AND WHAT ELSE DO YOU SELL REGARDING VIDEO-AUDIO.</p>