http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: hf200 - Recent Posts en Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:37:04 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf200-firewire-recorder#post-64103 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:21:52 +0000 defiant 64103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>quick newbie question here that I can't find in any searches.</p> <p>Can I use the Canon Vixia HF200 as a firewire recorder?  I have a firewire camera/signal and I want to record it on the hf200's SD card.  Is that possible?  I havent' had a chance to use the hf200 yet so I don't know if it can do that.  The other camera is a sony 570, it has a long lens with zoom and iris control with a firewire 400 out but the "client" has and wants to shoot on the hf200.  </p> <p>if it can't can anyone recommend a cheap recorder solution?</p> <p>thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63591 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:23:31 +0000 fx1shooter 63591@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>it's simply due to different potential (voltage) on the ground of your different devices and is a commun and well known problem.</p> <p> </p> <p>to be safe i would make sure i had one for both!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63577 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:38:44 +0000 unwedsailor 63577@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks FX1shooter! I will try that out this week. Question: why does it work fine at my set up at home (the ONLY thing different is that I have a way smaller sound board). could it be that i need a DI box or isolator going from the board to the camera? or just the camera to the tv...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63428 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 04:46:10 +0000 fx1shooter 63428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>you have a ground loop! the ground from the TV and your camera are causing this... you need to isolate them here's a post I found sometime ago on DVinfo.net</p> <p>"I ran into a similar problem while recording a kick-boxing match several<br /> years ago. The camera audio was fed from a Mackie 1402 and video out<br /> was feeding a projector hung from the convention center ceiling. </p> <p>A severe hum was introduced when the video was connected. The problem<br /> was fixed by inserting an isolation transformer on the video out. Video<br /> isolation transformers are available at Markertek.</p> <p>Of course I didn't have one in my bag, but the second camera on the<br /> shoot was operated by a local TV station tech. He was able to find one<br /> at the station and returned with it just before the show was to start"</p> <p>i had the same issue the other day and this resolved it... mi mystake i call them all DI-Boxes ( this one is labeled VIDEO...</p> <p> </p> <p>hope this helps you...</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63420 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:23:38 +0000 XTR-91 63420@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"When i connect the a/v cable to a tv, with a male to male a/v cable (connected to TV) connected to a coupler to male a/v to male 1/8" (connected to camcorder) i have a hum in the recording"</em></p> <p>Are you sure your camcorder's "A/V" is not set to input?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63419 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:20:02 +0000 XTR-91 63419@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>It could very well be the TV that's causing interference. The RCA audio cables (red and white) are not balanced audio like three-pin XLR.  If it's TV output you're trying to feed, why not just tap into the TV's audio feed and use the camera's a/v jack for sending it to the TV.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63415 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:06:00 +0000 Cville 63415@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I believe the DI or direct box is just for audio.  We use them all the time at our church to connect our computer audio out to the sound board as well as various instruments we have had noise issues with.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63408 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:13:19 +0000 unwedsailor 63408@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>a di box to send the camcorder feed to a tv?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63407 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:19:23 +0000 fx1shooter 63407@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>what you need is a DI-Box to isolate the grounds (eliminate ground loops) and to match the impedance. search DI-Box on Google and you will find one that meets your needs</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63406 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:46:02 +0000 unwedsailor 63406@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yes, i used the same cords. the only time there is a hum is when the cable is connected to the tv.</p> <p> </p> <p>could the tv be sending a signal back through the cables? like maybe its a cheap tv?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63398 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:31:41 +0000 roadtripray 63398@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>When you recreated the setup at home did you use the same cables you used at church?  Cabling is a very common point of interference.  The first step is to eliminate the cables themselves.  If you can use the same cables at home and get no hum, i would check the path of the cables at church to see if the cable is in proximity to sources of "noise."</p> <p> </p> <p>Peace,</p> <p>Ray</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63387 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:55:44 +0000 unwedsailor 63387@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>so i tried to recreate the setup at home, and there is no humm. The hum only comes around when the camcorder is connected to the tv at church. Could the tv be the problem? unfortunately i only have access to the church set up on Sunday mornings.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hum-during-recording#post-63385 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:30:09 +0000 unwedsailor 63385@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am recording our Sunday church service with a Canon Vixia hf s200. I have a single audio cable running from our sound boards tape out, directly into the camera. the audio is fine, no distortion or hum or anything. When i connect the a/v cable to a tv, with a male to male a/v cable (connected to TV) connected to a coupler to male a/v to male 1/8" (connected to camcorder) i have a hum in the recording, which doesn't make sense to me, considering it is sending the signal to TV, not from TV to camcorder. the hum is only there when i connect the cable from the camcorder a/v out to the coupler which connects to the a/v cable into the TV...any reason why?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/problem-with-hf-200-not-keeping-sequence-when-card-removed#post-62201 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:11:51 +0000 Autorestomod 62201@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>OK here is what happens, I have a shoot list that I keep when we do our How To videos. I record the number of the "keeper" sequence on our shoot list. When we are through shooting I take the SD card to the computer and download the files to the hard drive. Then I find that the numbers on the shoot list are off. sometimes by as little as one number, other times the numbers have been completely different.</p> <p>Any ideas why this is happening. It is making it really hard to stay organized.</p> <p>Autorestomod</p> <p>Jeff</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-run-two-lavalier-mics-on-one-canon-hf200#post-61637 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:01:03 +0000 EarlC 61637@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You can get a passive mixer at RadioShack for about $40.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-run-two-lavalier-mics-on-one-canon-hf200#post-61634 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:04:57 +0000 aaroninbna 61634@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm not sure what your budget, application or project needs consist of, but a small mixer allows dual sterio inputs without have two mono voices coming out of different speakers. I have a Shure mixer (older than this model) that allows voice over control. Just a FYI. This model sells for aprox. $220.00.</p> <p><a href="http://www.shure.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webcontent/us_pro_scm262_specsheet.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.shure.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webcontent/us_pro_scm262_specsheet.pdf</a></p> <p>Hope another option helps. This mixer is also useful for other applications.</p> <p> </p> <p>Aaron</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-run-two-lavalier-mics-on-one-canon-hf200#post-61197 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:51:27 +0000 Autorestomod 61197@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-run-two-lavalier-mics-on-one-canon-hf200#post-61193 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:26:31 +0000 hmueller 61193@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You can use a cable that has two mono mini connectors to a stereo jack. These are available from Radioshack. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/want-to-run-two-lavalier-mics-on-one-canon-hf200#post-61192 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:15:24 +0000 Autorestomod 61192@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I realize that this topic is probably super obvious and answered elsewhere but I'm selfish and needy </p> <p>=-).</p> <p>We run (right now) a single HF 200 and have been using a shotgun mic in our how-to videos. The problem we run into is that the shotgun is great for stand ups, awful when we are looking away from the camera (we shoot how-to videos on car restoration and are thus in places that a boom is impractical. A lavalier/lapel mic seems to be the next best solution.</p> <p>With the background out of the way, how would I easily and CHEAPLY (we have yet to show a profit in our venture and money is as tight as a pair of pants on Britney Spears) get two lavaliers to work on our one HF200 (we often have two people working and are often off site with limited help: see Britney Spears above)?</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeff Ford</p> <p>Autorestomod</p> <p><a href="http://www.autorestomod.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.autorestomod.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf200-hdmi-to-sony-tv#post-59154 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:15:15 +0000 xannetic 59154@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a slight problem with the HF200 , cos for some reasons , when i<br /> hooked it up with the HDMI cable ( the mini-hdmi to normal hdmi) the LG<br /> tv recingised it being plugged in but it didnt get a signal. It can only<br /> be play on its lil LCD screen</p> <p>First thing came to my mind is damn the TV is messed up, but when I try<br /> others HDMI devices on the tv with the same port it is all fine.</p> <p>Then I thought, well must be the HDMI port on the HF200 is messed up,<br /> took it upstair hook it up with another LG HD tv and guess what ! it is<br /> running perfectly fine with no problems , stunning sound and everything</p> <p>So now I kinda diagnosed that it is not the TV problem nor the HF200<br /> problem.</p> <p>a bit of extra information, the LCD HD tv that didnt work with HF200 is<br /> 47LH3000 , and the one compatible with is LG M227WD</p> <p>did anyone get a solution for that?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf200-hdmi-to-sony-tv#post-56000 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:48:19 +0000 barryslip 56000@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi</p> <p>I've just bought the HF200 UK Model and have the same issue connecting to 2 HDTVs, one is a Panasonic and the other is a Samsung.</p> <p>There doesn't appear to be anything helpful in the manual, apart from plug the cable into camcorder and TV !!.  I can get a picture via AV connections and on the camcorder's LCD screen.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any solution.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diffusion-filter-for-the-hf200#post-54655 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:41:09 +0000 anindya49 54655@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I am replying to my own thread, but I just wanted to report some corrections and add a bit to the last post.</p> <p>After further experiments, I withdraw my suggestion about not getting the Soft F/X 3. It seems to work fine on the HF200. It seems the visible pattern I was referring to was an iMovie issue; the footage looked beautiful and smooth after I restarted iMovie. Here are a few observations:</p> <ul> <li>You want to keep the aperture wide open, as the filter pattern <em>will</em> show at small apertures, such as when shooting outdoors on a bright day. Use ND filters if you want to use diffusion.</li> <li>It is wonderful on people, just like it says in the adverts. However, try to avoid specular highlights in the frame as they tend to bloom in an obvious way (unless you want that effect, of course). Also avoid using it in silhouette shots.</li> <li>I found that it helps to dial down the exposure a little bit (about 1-3 dB). This makes the blooming effect more subtle.</li> <li>There seems to be some chromatic aberration near the edges of the frame while using this filter, throughout the zoom range. I need to run more tests on this. Most people won't notice this, however.</li> </ul> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf200-external-microphone-query#post-54629 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:45:58 +0000 anindya49 54629@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I got an Audio Technica lavalier mic for use with the HF200, and it works perfectly. So, basically you need a powered condenser mic for this camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diffusion-filter-for-the-hf200#post-54628 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:37:44 +0000 anindya49 54628@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I tried the Soft F/X 3. DON'T BUY THIS FOR HD CAMERAS!!!</p> <p>The filter pattern is almost always visible, and the effect is a little over-the-top. Try one of the HD diffusion filters, maybe. I am using the following custom image settings with no diffusion filter:</p> <p>Brightness: -1 </p> <p>Contrast: -1</p> <p>Sharpness: -1</p> <p>Colour: -1</p> <p>with xv colour off and PF30 mode (since I am using FCE 4 which does not support 24p). The image looks amazing after these adjustments: less blown highlights, better colour and not too much sharpening.</p> <p>I also try to keep WB, focus, exposure and audio gain in manual mode while shooting. Hope this is useful to someone!</p> <p> </p> <p>Any suggestions for a diffusion filter for this camera? Anyone?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/diffusion-filter-for-the-hf200#post-54115 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:49:21 +0000 anindya49 54115@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking for a diffusion filter to use with my Canon HF200. The Tiffen Soft F/X 3 is suggested on some websites. Is this is a good one to use? I want something that takes away the over-sharp video look, but is not too over-the-top.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf200-external-microphone-query#post-54114 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:42:33 +0000 anindya49 54114@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. Thanks for the reply. My headset has two plugs: a red one for the mic, and a green one for the headphones. I am plugging in only the mic.</p> <p>In the meanwhile I visited a local camera store and asked them about this. They told me that I need to get a mic which has the correct impedance for video work, and that the regular pc mics might not work with the camcorder. I also had a look at the manual; Canon suggests a "condenser microphone with its own power supply".</p> <p>Maybe it's a good idea to start a camcorder mic compatibility thread.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf200-external-microphone-query#post-54097 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:41:54 +0000 CraftersOfLight 54097@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Starting at the simple...</p> <p>Your headset mic, does it share the headphone plug or is it separate (do you have one plug, or two)?</p> <p>If it's one then I do not think it will work. It will cut out the onboard mic as it will open that part of the curcuit to disable it. It will also, most likely, have 4 or 5 contacts on the plug (tip, usually ground, 2 or 3 bands, one for mic and others for left and right headphone, and the part that enters the "handle").</p> <p>If it has 2 separate plugs, are you sure you are not plugging in the headphone instead of the mic? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf200-external-microphone-query#post-54079 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:57:54 +0000 anindya49 54079@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I recently got a Canon HF200. I am now looking<br /> for an external microphone (one<br /> that plugs into the mic terminal).<br /> Just out of curiosity I plugged<br /> in a regular headset mic (the<br /> jack is compatible). However, it does<br /> not record anything. The in-built<br /> microphone cuts out when I<br /> plug in the headset mic, but<br /> there is no sound. I have<br /> already tried manually increasing<br /> the gain. </p> <p> So the question is, is this to be<br /> expected, or is there a problem<br /> with the mic terminal? The camera<br /> is brand new and everything else<br /> works (including the headphones).</p> <p> Any suggestions/insights?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf200-hdmi-to-sony-tv#post-53558 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:52:44 +0000 XTR-91 53558@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>HDMI and Component Video, at this point, are one of the many HD communications which I've never had to deal with. I'm still shooting SD... don't even own a flat panel TV other then a few 17" Dell monitors around the house. Are you sure that your play tests are being done in VCR (Playback) mode? Due to a special trend in the camcorder's firmware settings, it may not be capable of outputting HDMI of the camera is not in its proprietary VCR/Playback mode.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf200-hdmi-to-sony-tv#post-53540 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:58:12 +0000 dhahaka 53540@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi,</p> <p>I have the same issue connecting my HF200 to my Samsung TV. The video is playing on both built-in LCD and via component but not thru HDMI. I also get the No Signal error. Any suggestions? TIA!</p>