http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: hv30 - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:36:17 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-71725 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:41:09 +0000 Kenkyusha 71725@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Unfortunately, the Canon HV series won't do HD component out, though you can use HDMI for a run that long.</p> <p>(Take this with a grain of salt, I've never done this with my HV) a rough guess is that long HDMI cables (with a repeater/booster partway down the chain- most are rated by length) will stand you in the best stead.  Once that part is dealt with, the Intensity's HDMI in should do the trick. </p> <p>One more thing- you'll be able to get the full 1920 x 1080 sample off the chip with HDMI (as opposed to the 1440 x 1080 through firewire).</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-71664 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:46:57 +0000 sneal88 71664@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> UPDATE: I visited markertek. They helped big time and I am happy with my 75' component cable. Eventually I plan to make my own as suggested by grinner.</p> <p>Two new questions:</p> <p>1. Will 100' feet of component cable hurt me? (Doing 1080 video out of Canon HV30.)</p> <p>2. Can I even mix 75' and 100' cables without there being some delay between the two?</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70888 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:48:21 +0000 sneal88 70888@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Thanks EarlC,</p> <p>That helps alot. I will check out Markertek. </p> <p>Hopefully this RG59 will give me good-enough quality to work with. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70844 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:31:11 +0000 EarlC 70844@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The cable Grinner refers to is your typical RG59 assembly that often comes with BNC connectors and is readily available at places such as Markertek, etc. Canare is a popular, top-quality cable, and rather than using crimp tools to create your own, as over-simplified by Grinner, I suggest spending the extra money to acquire them already made ... sturdier construct.</p> <p>The cable is more robust than your standard cabling that comes with RCA plugs. I use the RG59 cable for runs of up to 200 feet but still use RCA-to-BNC adapters to connect to various cameras. This type cable holds up better to more-than-average use, daily, even weekly, and isn't as quick to get weird kinks and twists, with wires breaking internally, and is better insulated for better quality signal transfer.</p> <p>It will NOT match up to digital connections or HDMI et al, and I don't use it very often for recording signals, mostly for long runs for feed/input or satellite export from live feed to a player or projector in other rooms.</p> <p>I also have used with good results standard issue RCA analog cable and connectors, but for runs of more than 75-100 feet I use a distribution amp to keep the signals strong.</p> <p>There are a LOT of options, and it would take a course and accompanying book to go into it all, but you can pick up a lot visiting the MarkerTek people or Google searches for various things like video connections, signals, strengths, weaknesses, etc. Hope this info helps a bit.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70843 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:00:27 +0000 sneal88 70843@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Okay, I did my homework. Ignore my questions. Thanks for your help!</p> <p>I would like to ask...could I just use RCA ends instead of BNC, or is there a reason you suggest using BNC connectors.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70841 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:31:57 +0000 sneal88 70841@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>really? so use standard cable wire that is used for tv? that makes sence for long distances.</p> <p>now, how would i connect that to my camera? my camera has "rgb component". please dont tell me i would need some expensive converter or something.</p> <p>i kno these are prob amateur questions...sry</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70840 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:56:53 +0000 grinner 70840@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Making your own componant cables is the norm. Easy enough... just crimping bnc ends to cut spools.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-long-cables-for-live-broadcast#post-70837 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:05:57 +0000 sneal88 70837@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello,</p> <p>I'm a first time post(er). I wanted to ask for alittle advice before I upgrade.</p> <p>I broadcast live games, and events with 4 Canon HV30s. Their connected to my PC via firewire. Firewire gives me excellent quality, but its short! My longest cable it 25'</p> <p>What should I use for long distances? My camera outputs composite, component, and HDMI.</p> <p>Is anyone using 100' component cable? HDMI? Am I overlooking a better way? I will need to buy capture cards as well (possibly Intensity Pro) but I want to figure out what cable I should go with while keeping my great quality. HELP! lol</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/poor-hv30-video-quality-using-fce-35-hd#post-60839 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:27:24 +0000 wtzup 60839@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Hv30 and the quality is great. Maybe you have the digital effects turned on.</p> <p>Here is a Video I put on youtube</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljeRzPmjBa0" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljeRzPmjBa0</a></p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-53978 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:35:20 +0000 jseaver91 53978@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am very new to this hobby and looking for a budget HD camcorder as well.  I have heard good things about the HV30 and the videos I have seen from it look great.  One question: is the lack of a viewfinder a limitation to be concerned about for hobbyist level shooting?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52954 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:03:55 +0000 ophelia 52954@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <em>"Some things I love about the VX2000, excellent auto focus even on moving subjects and low light."</em></p> <p>Gerry - would you rate the VX2000 on par with the Canon GL2?  I am looking for a versatile camera - high shutter speed is preferred as I would be taping the movement of athletes.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52470 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:06:36 +0000 Derek_Sine 52470@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>DVX100's.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52468 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:36:36 +0000 geraldprost 52468@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have used a VX2000 for many years. It is a great camera. I have two new FX1000 cameras and yes they are better, but if your final product is DVD it is hard to beat the VX2000. Some things I love about the VX2000, excellent auto focus even on moving subjects and low light. Line in/ Mic in switch. Excellent auto control of audio levels. Great battery life. Great iris/gain control operation. Easy to find buttons (in the dark). I did seriously think of buying up a couple more new ones before they disappeared, but I decided to go with the FX1000 to kind of "future proof" my business. Gerry in Calgary.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52459 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:59:36 +0000 hmueller 52459@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Borak<br />You don't mention what you want to use the camera for. An entry-level prosumer camcorder (Canon XHA1 as an example) will cost you closer to $3000. </p> <p>I also own a Canon HV40. It is a very good camcorder and will hapily shoot both high definition and standard definition. I can recommend it. It will allow you to gain experience while shooting great video.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-advice-on-a-couple-different-camcorders#post-52445 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:56:14 +0000 Borak 52445@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am looking to purchase a new camcorder that is semi prosumer level. Right now im seriously considering the Sony VX2000 or VX2100. However i feel like these cameras are outdated but i'm probably completely wrong. I was also looking at the Canon HV30 and HV40 but being that these are HD cameras that might cause problems when it comes to the editing. So pretty much it's down to whether or not HD or 3CCD is what i should be looking at. Any advice will help, Thank you so much!</p> <p>ps. my budget is around $1000 give or take</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/searching-cheap-pro-camera#post-51228 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:48:51 +0000 composite1 51228@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ophelia,</p> <p>To see the 'Shootout' video on VM, go to; Forums - General Questions - Advanced Info page 4. There you can read the discussions or you can go straight to; zacuto.com and watch the video there. Enjoy.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/searching-cheap-pro-camera#post-51226 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:29:32 +0000 ophelia 51226@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&gt;&gt; <em>If you are serious about a real prosumer or mid-level pro camera, watch the 'Shootout' video on the 'Advanced Info' thread.</em>&lt;&lt;</p> <p>Hello, could someone point me in the direction of this particular video, mentioned by "Composite 1 " earlier in this discussion?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-50339 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:14:27 +0000 roblewis56 50339@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Canon HF11 which I believe is similar in how it stores the files. I record to the built in 32 GB memory and copy these using the camera to the removable SD. Then I remove the card and copy all of the contents into my computer via a card reader that fits into a USB port. The movie clips can be imported directly into Adobe Premier Elements 7.0, but with Corel I need to capture the clips via the ADCHD folder. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-50318 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:12:28 +0000 ESS 50318@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Anyone out there know how to transfer video data from the SDHC card on the HFs100 to an IMAC. I don't need to edit anything yet, just want to back up the video until I get FINAL CUT 7. I can't seem to get the MAC to read the Canon when hooked up with the USB</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49380 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:46:03 +0000 jchenry 49380@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Aloha from Maui!</p> <p>Just thought I would throw my 2 cents in the pot.  I'm currently doing real estate video on Maui.  I started out using a Sony tape system but quickly upgraded to the Sony  HDR-SR7 and fell in love with it.  Great video quality and having a hard drive instead of the tape was/is wonderful.  One thing we kept hearing though was "why don't you use a professional camera".  As we started moving into more of the small business commercials for the web we got that more and more plus we realized we needed better audio.  Hence we have within the last month purchased the Panasonic AG-HMC70.  While the bigger camera is taking a little getting used to, we sure do like quality of video and the audio capabilities.  </p> <p>Our first event shoot was over the 4th of July and we were overwhelmed with the response to the new camera.  The typical response was "wow, you guys really have upgraded your equipment, it's good to see that someone is doing well in this economy!"</p> <p>The picture quality of the Panasonic is no better than what I was getting with the Sony, but the response from our clients and the audio capabilities have made it a very worthwile investment.</p> <p>I have no experience with the Canon products but am sure that they will perform very well.  My only suggestion to you as beginning on the path that I've been on for the last 2 1/2 years is to think about how you are percieved when you show up with a small camcorder.</p> <p>Hope this helps!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49379 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:38:14 +0000 flogonojo 49379@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, Cyd, some of the main questions I would ask myself if I were you is what am I going to be using the camera for and how will the camera work with my post-production workflow? As far as I'm concerned, after watching many sample videos of HV30 and HF S100/10 on Vimeo, the HF has the upper hand on image quality, but the HV30 isn't far behind. Also, do you have a beefy computer and editing software to edit AVCHD? HDV, or for that matter, DV on the HV30 will handle alot better on older, slower computers. Also right now, the HV30 is $300-$400 cheaper than the HF S100/10 on <a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.tigerdirect.com</a>. And, the HV30 has better low-light performance according to camcorderinfo.com. So, for almost the same image quality, low-light performance is better, it's cheaper, easier editing. For me right now, it's the HV30.</p> <p>It seems to me, too, that it's better to wait on brand new technology in general. Wait until the kinks are worked out then after a few years once the technology has matured then see if it's for you. That's my 2 cents; take it or leave it.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49323 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:20:38 +0000 Cyd 49323@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I post a thread with a similar topic and someone told me about this one. </p> <p>Im about to buy one of those two camcorders (HF S10 - HV40) but im still not shure which one to buy. I have in mind the HF because of it´s internal 32BG and the facility to transfer data to PC, but in the other hand, someone told me that the HV produces a beter image quality, and that the HDV is better than the AVCHD in therns of bitrates and image quality also.</p> <p>Im so confused about all these, this is the question that will define which one i will definitely buy. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49321 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:44:41 +0000 EarlC 49321@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey Boulder, Colorado Busker Alley. Take a a moment, and a breath and make some serious attempts to contribute usable content for the Videomaker Forum. It's generally acceptable, I suppose, for one-liners, yah hahs and yeeeeeeeshes on occasion, but I personally think that someone who wants the unlimited right to make these kinds of illiterate, non-educational, meaningless posts, should at least occasionally contribute quality content, present a professionally respectul demeanor and offer up useful video-related input/advice. Right?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49318 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:17:11 +0000 zoobie 49318@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>yeeeeeeeeeesh...I agree with flogonojo</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49309 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:52:45 +0000 flogonojo 49309@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Cool! I was leaning that way anyways with the budget and all. And it will work so much better with my current setup for post. Thanks guys for the advice!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49273 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:06:29 +0000 Aspyrider 49273@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I agree with Evan. The HV30 will do the trick. ;-)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49266 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:28:45 +0000 Evan 49266@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I have to say that if used well, a HV30 could produce a broadcast quality commercial. I'd say you could get a better image with the HV30, a good lighting kit, and a very good microphone, for the same cost as the other camera.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49263 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:24:13 +0000 flogonojo 49263@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the input, but let me be more specific. I am buying a camera to produce real estate videos that will be shared on the internet currently. In the future possibly, which this is completely separate from the real estate videos online, I would like to possibly produce commercials on broadcast television for small, local businesses on cable channels. So, would the HF S100 be up to snuff to produce broadcast-quality low-budget commercials? If it's not, I'll just go for the HV30, because it's so much cheaper. But, if it is, I might consider the HF S100. I hope that clarifies. Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49245 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:28:27 +0000 EarlC 49245@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Fully rigged out the HV30 could IMHO most definitely produce quality footage for low-budget web commercials. The HF S100 will give you more, and perhaps need to be less tricked out to do the job, however.</p> <p>I once was considering getting in on the ground floor of high definition with the HV30, Rhode mic, MicroLight, brace system and Beachtek audio control (about $1,500 total cost) but have since revised my budget and approach to purchase two of the Panasonic HMC 150 SDHC recordable camcorders last quarte of 2009. But I still believe the HV30 (and newer HV40) are a LOT of bang for the bucks and are capable of generating excellent footage for commercial video work, provided you have the editing resources to put you productions together and set them up for web application.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49244 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:13:42 +0000 flogonojo 49244@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey all,</p> <p>I'm looking for a camcorder for my business. My business will be focused mainly on producing real estate video tours where most people will see these videos on the web. At the same time, I might want to enter the corporate market sooner or later producing broadcast-quality commercials. My main question is if the Canon HF S100 with 900 horizontal lines of resolution which is on par to a professional broadcast camera, according to Videomaker, could this camera produce low-budget commercials? Because right now I'm set on either the HV30, which is $300-$400 cheaper than the HF S100, or the HF S100, which in my mind would be able to do low-budget commercials where the HV30 could not. And not only is the HV30 alot cheaper, but I would have to spend more $ on memory cards and new editing software if I went with the HF S100 since I have Adobe Premiere CS3. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.</p>