http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: HDR-FX7 - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:42:05 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72997 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:00:41 +0000 SargeHero 72997@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Your right Leandro, is more convenient to buy a Blackmagic Intensity. The extra computer will be exclusively for capturing the footage, in your studio or home. In my case I have an old Pentium 4 Windows desktop computer just for capturing footage or for any Windows program (I'm a Mac user). I got it for free from a family member and use it on several occasions. I suggest to first look around if you can find an old computer with firewire for free or really cheap (from friends or family), if not you should get Blackmagic's Intensity. Everything in the video world is expensive, you need to consider the "guerrilla" solutions before investing your money. If it works, why not use it? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72996 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:57:40 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72996@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the ideas and all the help guys.<br />But I don't get it. how can the old used pc laptop with a firewire port is a good investment?<br />I mean, why spend money to buy an extra laptop in the first place? <br />I find it way cheaper and more convenient just to pay for the Blackmagic.<br />plus it's easier to just carry one laptop and this small adaptor, instead of two laptops.<br />Just my opinion, if there is another reason that I didn't get please feel free to tell me.</p> <p>Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72988 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:07:41 +0000 Kenkyusha 72988@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Glad to be helpful (though keep in mind that the HDMI on your laptop is out only... it'd be great if there were an HDMI in option!).&nbsp; I third an older machine for capture, even an older, inexpensive duo or quad core would do the trick.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72986 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:29 +0000 SargeHero 72986@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Blackmagic Intensity will work for what you want and for many other things in the future, so is a good investment. The idea cfxcorp mentioned about looking for a used computer with firewire is an excellent suggestion. Maybe if you ask around your family members or friends you can get one for free. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72978 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:16:59 +0000 cfxcorp 72978@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Looks like it will work, but do you have to transfer in normal&nbsp;playback speed since it will capture the stream from the HDMI port?&nbsp; Over time I think you will wish that you put the money toward the purchase of a new PC or notebook.</p> <p>Have you considered buying a used notebook with a Firewire port and transfer to an attached external hard drive which can be easily connected to your editing PC?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72963 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:01:53 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72963@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>thank you cfxcorp for your info,<br /> but I found the only solution left for me at this point.<br />and it's thanks to Kenkyusha tip for the "Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle"</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72962 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:42:13 +0000 cfxcorp 72962@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>New PC/laptop or camera seems to be the bad news.&nbsp; PC is cheaper than your camera.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72961 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:32:29 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72961@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yes both my camera and my laptop have HDMI.<br />and I also checked online for the Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle,<br />I think I might have a chance for this thing to work!</p> <p>Thank you soooo much for the tip Kenkyusha! in the end if this thing works you're a life saver!<strong><br /></strong></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72957 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:14:51 +0000 Kenkyusha 72957@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;The short answer is, no.&nbsp; There are cables that claim to do it, but they are a waste of money (the architecture is radically&nbsp;different between USB and FW).&nbsp; Maybe something like Blackmagic's Intensity Shuttle might work- does your camera have HDMI out?&nbsp; If so, you may be able to do HDMI through the Shuttle to USB 3.0 in... it might be worth talking with them to see.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72953 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:23:22 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72953@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>No this is not my HP laptop.</p> <p>so let me make my question even more simple.</p> <p>Is there any way to connect your firewire HD camera into your PC laptop that has no express card slot nor firewire slot ?<br />the laptop has only two usb 3.0 slots  and two usb 2.0 slots. nothing else.</p> <p>thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72945 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:57:02 +0000 cfxcorp 72945@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What is the specific model of your laptop?</p> <p>See page 16 in this manual, though it does say "not all models" &nbsp;<a href="http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01758220.pdf">http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01758220.pdf</a></p> <p>I have an Asus 17" gaming model that has firewire and edits great.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72929 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:10:46 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72929@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>No unfortunately it doesn't have any pci express slot. and I don't have any other machine to capture to.</p> <p>So basically I'm out of luck?<br />Isn't there some kind of adaptor to convert the firewire to usb 3 or something like that?<br />I find it difficult to uderstand how come there are no pc laptops to video edit to<br />(exept from mac which has firewire)</p> <p>:(</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72927 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:54:09 +0000 Kenkyusha 72927@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;If your laptop has a pci express slot, you can get a Firewire card that will do the trick- if not, is there another machine that you can capture to?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-with-my-sony-hdr-fx7-connectivity-problem#post-72922 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:54:23 +0000 Leandro Kafka 72922@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Greetings!<br />I have a <strong>Sony HDR-FX7</strong> HD camera, and I want to capture the HD material I have shot<br />into Adobe Premiere CS5.<br />The problem is that my HP laptop (Pavilion DV6 core i7) does not have a firewire input! only 2 USB 3.0 ports and 2 USB 2.0 !<br />I've even purchased a firewire to USB 2.0 cable but my laptop fails to install the drives.<br />Is there any way I can connect my camera to my laptop, so I can capture my material?</p> <p>I'm in desperate need of help or solution!</p> <p>Thank you for your time.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/confused-about-what-kind-of-camera-i-should-buy#post-54881 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:00:22 +0000 managedmischief 54881@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking to buy a new prosumer level camera to shoot local tourism videos and weddings and conferences. So kind of a wide-range. I also want to buy something that will be relevant and practical for several years. </p> <p>I've been asking some friends for advice and one says I should stick with Sony. One says I should stick with Panasonic. One says I should get HDV. Another few says STAY AWAY FROM HDV FOREVER ITS THE DEVIL (His words, not mine).</p> <p>I don't really understand the difference between HDV and DVCPro HD or what is so wrong with HDV.</p> <p>I don't know if I would be okay with a $2000 camera like the Sony HDR-FX7 or if I should go all out and look for a used HVX200 kit. </p> <p>I also don't know if I should look only at flash drive cameras or tape cameras. </p> <p>The HVX200 looks so practical because it records to P2 cards *or* tape *or* a firestore drive. Some of the kits I've been looking at include some P2 cards and even firestore drives. </p> <p>But would it be more economical/practical to just go with a traditional tape camera?</p> <p> </p> <p>I DON'T KNOW and feel so overwhelmed. I would appreciate honest feedback if anyone can help me. Thank you!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-54469 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:13:21 +0000 RogerIngles 54469@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yep it's a great mic. I bought mine on ebay for $120 and am really impressed with it and it's a good price too. I've been using it for about a week now and can't really think of anything bad to say about it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-54022 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:43:41 +0000 reelrain12 54022@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You could check out my CD! It’s a compilation of uncharted technical interviews on digital motion picture cameras—including the RED ONE, Phantom, Genesis, EPIC, Mark II, Panasonic AG-HVX200...</p> <p><a href="http://www.hdcameracomparisonguide.com/">http://www.hdcameracomparisonguide.com/</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic-vs-rode-svm#post-53879 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:37:30 +0000 justinisfilming 53879@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>What is a better microphone for my Sony HDR-Fx7 camera? I've been looking at Rode Videomic and the Rode Stereo Videomic. Suggestions? Or if there is any mic better than the 2, within the price range is good. Thank you!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52859 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:56:44 +0000 XTR-91 52859@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Also realize that the Canon EOS 7D is a still picture camera. I haven't heard anyone complain about the SLR's "professional" video capabilities, but the very fact that it's not a "video camcorder" makes it seem like a blind shot in the dark. Not saying that the SLR camera produces poor-quality video, but if you're not also a prime photographer, than purchasing this camera won't be that much worth the money. It does have great features in terms of resolution and lens interchangeability, but at your level, I wouldn't aim at something that is primarily photo that claims to excel greatly in video. The video quality is good, but probably won't beat most camcorders in the $1,500 range.</p> <p>BTW, I forgot to mention that the XHA1 does not have lens interchageability. If 35mm lens (and your budget) is a MUST, then I'd go for the Canon SLR camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52857 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:45:06 +0000 paul.leininger 52857@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Coreece, thanks for the advise, that's the second time I've heard that. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52845 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:01:17 +0000 Coreece 52845@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>"<strong>I want to be able to do depth of field............My budget is ~$1K-2.2K"</strong></p> <p>I'm afraid you may be dissapointed with the depth of field of most, if not all prosumer cameras by themselves. Most need to have a 35mm lens adapter that will allow you to use 35mm lenses to achieve that professional film like depth of field....a good adapter will run around $1800.</p> <p>if your budget is only 2.2k, I think it may be wise to seriously consider something like the Cannon EOS 7D especially if you want to take advantage of the depth of field of a 35 mm lens......I think it will work great for what you want to do...being able to use 35 mm lenses makes a world a difference and these DSLR cameras make it possible at a fraction of the cost...Eventhough they have some limitations, they produce some pretty impressive professional HD video images.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52838 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:11:16 +0000 paul.leininger 52838@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>XTR-91, thanks for the reference, the Canon looks like it does it all, but that website doesn't look legit, The camera is $3,000 on every other site.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52829 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:56:25 +0000 XTR-91 52829@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Personally, I'd go with the Canon HF S10 at this point. My only complaint is the rolling shutter of the CMOS sensor. The Canon XHA1 is closer to the pro/prosumer technology realm, but considering that the HF S10 records 900 lines of horizontal resolution, it's quite a toss-up. The Canon HF S10 also utilizes the effecient, yet still young, AVCHD format. If you are out of a powerful (3.0+ GHz) computer rig, then I'd go with the XHA1 which has more professional features and better ease of editing.</p> <p>Great deal on XHA1 (3-CCD camcorder) - <a href="http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/digicams4sale/the-1165/Canon-XH-dsh-A1-3CCD-HDV/Detail">http://store03.prostores.com/servlet/digicams4sale/the-1165/Canon-XH-dsh-A1-3CCD-HDV/Detail</a></p> <p>HF-S10 for $200 less than MSRP - <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597440-REG/Canon_3569B001_VIXIA_HF_S100_Flash.html">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597440-REG/Canon_3569B001_VIXIA_HF_S100_Flash.html</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-prosumer-hd-camera#post-52825 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:39:42 +0000 paul.leininger 52825@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm looking for a prosumer HD camera to film indoors interviews, product shots, and people at work in the office/lab. I have a light kit but would like a camera that works well in low light so I can get good around the office shots. My output is to youtube/web and occasionally to a projector in a meeting.  I want to be able to do depth of field and manual focus. I am considering the Sony HDR-FX7, do I need to be concerned with the CMOS/CCD debate for my application?  Any other suggestions?  My budget is ~$1K-2.2K</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52326 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:46:50 +0000 geraldprost 52326@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Yes, it is a great mic for the price. Remember the secret to great audio is not the price of your mics: it is where you place them. Or where you can place them.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52206 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:33:54 +0000 fx1shooter 52206@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I also have one that i've been using on my FX1 for the past 3 years! it's great the shock mount helps iliminate noise coming from the camera. as a rule I change the 9v battery every shoot</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52203 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:24 +0000 BruceMol 52203@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have one and it is truly a great mic.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52201 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:08:59 +0000 birdcat 52201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>While I don't own one yet, I have always heard good things about it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52178 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:35 +0000 EarlC 52178@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It's a GREAT mic for the price. It works, and is one of several mics I keep in my war chest.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/rode-videomic#post-52175 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:57 +0000 justinisfilming 52175@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey guys! I have a Sony HDR-FX7 camera and it doesn't have any XLR inputs in it, it only has a mini plug. I've been looking at the Rode Videomic, and I'm receiving good feedback from it. How about you guys? Do you think that it's a good mic for my camera? And it's only $150 compared to other microphones out there. </p> <p><a href="http://usa.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=VideoMic" rel="nofollow">http://usa.rodemic.com/microphone.php?product=VideoMic</a></p> <p>Tell me what you think! Thanks!</p> <p> </p> <p>BTW.. They also said that it was use for Paranormal Activity..</p>