http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: which camera - Recent Posts en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:05:34 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60208 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:48:51 +0000 shneider 60208@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Well, I am not that professional but I'd like recommend a Samsung S16 HD camcorder. It offers an internal/external mic and wind cut. Plus, it can be record up to 2hrs and many effects on the cam. Maybe it is way to much cost on. However, it would be a perfect gear to capture the yoga if you're looking for HD. </p> <p>Here's a link to clip.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPqhC8IAJuY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPqhC8IAJuY</a></p> <p>Hope you find an answer. </p> <p>Shneider</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60147 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:52:37 +0000 hmueller 60147@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I was not able to view your videos on your website (short of buying them). I personally use a Canon HV40 because it does HDV and has an external mic input. Another important feature is that you can buy wide angle adoptor which I think will be useful for the kind of videos you will be taking. I use both a lav mic and a shotgun mic with the camcorder depending on what I am shooting. If you intend to anotate the video while you are shooting someone else doing the yoga exercize, then a lav mic could work best. If you need to videotape and record the person doing the exercise, then a shotgun mic would be your answer.</p> <p>If you will be videotaping yourself doing the exercizes, then I would not use the lavalier as it would pick up too much noise. I would use the shotgun mic. The HV40 comes with a remote contol that would be useful in this case.</p> <p>If you want to go tapeless, I would go for the Canon HF series. </p> <p>Heidi</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60140 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:27:59 +0000 EarlC 60140@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>She said her camera does not have external mic capabilities so a BeachTek adaptor isn't going to do the trick. The Zoom series of standalone digital recorders are awesome - even the H2, but she also indicated she'd like to eliminate time-consuming work in post by adding narrative, so this wouldn't necessarily address that concern either.</p> <p>So, depending on the available editing system/program, camera replacement and mic acquisition, this will be easier, or more difficult and time-consuming if the right elements are not addressed. Actually, a headset mic system, preferably wired, would do well to capture narrative as the video footage is being shot, and feeding directly into a mic-friendly unit.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60134 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:02:14 +0000 2ten 60134@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have the Zoom H4 and can recommend it.  You could record the audio directly to it while the camera runs and synch the audio in your editor the way Brian says above.  I bought my Zoom on ebay and it came with a 1GB SD card.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60132 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:24:12 +0000 TheDVshow 60132@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The best camera is the one you have.</p> <p>It's not uncommon to use a separate audio recorder with your cam. The most popular is<br /> the Samson Zoom H4. Drop the audio and the video in the same editing software and match the two together.</p> <p>If you're not interested in the additional work added to your production with the above method you can always attach the BeachTek DXA-5D where you connect your camera to an external audio microphone.</p> <p>Brian</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60122 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:49:32 +0000 EarlC 60122@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello, there are a number of excellent options in the Canon, Panasonic and Sony environment. I am partial to the Canon primarily because for the longest time IMHO Canon has produced superior lens quality, and it's stabilization technology is unsurpassed.</p> <p>There are many options, however, including a discontinued but still obtainable Canon HV40, latest of several iterations that started with a very popular HV20, HV30... in the series. High Definition with a MiniDV tape format and a lot of useful options.</p> <p>Currently, in the $2K range is the Panasonic HMC40. I am not familiar with any/many of the consumer models in any of these brands, and know nothing at all regarding the current line of Sony equipment.</p> <p>Also, a search here for camera recommendations worded in a number of ways will get you the previous responses to this perennial inquiry. But I think also you could come up with some info via Google, doing a search for consumer, prosumer and/or professional high definition camcorders.</p> <p>My personal preference in current technology is cameras that use the SDHC or other memory card variations, primarily because it is the direction things are going, as well as reducing costs and camera noise inherent with units that have tape drive or hard disk drive systems. Solid state = no moving parts, less noise, and lower manufacturing/repair costs as well as longevity.</p> <p>Sony, Sennheiser, Samson, Azden and a host of other companies produce a wide array of wireless AND/OR wired mic systems that will work nicely - starting at under $100 and going out of sight. A LOT of people here will pipe in, all of them with their favorites, their favorite computer editing systems and programs, their preferences for cameras, etc. It will eventually give you PLENTY to research on your own.</p> <p>Meanwhile there are also a host of sensors, CCD and CMOS, single and multiple-chip/sensor, recording medium, lens quality and format issues you might need to research as well to determine what will work best for you within the range of your personal budget.</p> <p>Is there a way to view the videos without having to sign up - I couldn't easily find a way to do so without joining up. OK, Desktop Yoga 2 worked to give me an idea. Well done, good narration and imaging.</p> <p>Good luck, Earl</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-best-camcordercamera#post-60121 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:17:11 +0000 BalanceTree 60121@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am currently shooting yoga videos and using a Canon Rebel 1di which does not have external mic capabilities.</p> <p>I am now looking for a new camera and wireless mic combo. I am thinking of a lapel (lavalier) mic and want to keep the HD quality that my Canon currently has.. Not sure if I should stick with Canon, if I should use tapeless.. So many options!</p> <p>With so little experience, I appreciate any and all input..</p> <p>If you want to see the kind of videos I am talking about, check out <a href="http://www.balancetree.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.balancetree.com</a></p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xh-a1-or-sony-pd170#post-40218 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:37:45 +0000 JoeLouw 40218@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>HiI'm also fairly new to this industry but I did an intensive research before I bought my camera over 4 months of research.<br /> I feel my 2cents worth would be: go for the Canon, if you think about it technology is not going backwards in time. I think if you buy a DV-only camera you will not be moving forward in time, the whole world is turning to HD. Although HDV is not FULL HD you have your foot in the door already.<br /> Also if that is not enough for you yet, the Canon XH A1 has the most manual controls of them all.<br /> <a href="http://www.videomaker.com/article/13174/">http://www.videomaker.com/article/13174/</a><br /> I can also supply you with colour presets for the canon that will blow you away, Sony’s or Panasonic’s in that price range can’t do the presets for you. One more thing being in photography for over 10 years now, you can’t go wrong with Canon lens quality and technology.<br /> Editing will be no problem, I don’t know much about Vegas, but I’m pretty sure you can play your DV or HDV (down convert) into any editing software and edit it with now problem. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xh-a1-or-sony-pd170#post-40208 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:20:59 +0000 Kraemer 40208@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking to buy a semi-pro video camera and think I'm going to go with the XH-A1. </p> <p>I am fairly new to video, but learn quickly and have been messing with some borrowed hand SD cameras and the Canon HDV20. </p> <p> I'm leaning toward the Canon because of the HD capability, but am a little concerned it's going to be harder to edit and manage.  I have Sony Vegas Pro Audio 8.   I hear the the PD170 is a reliable workhorse, and pretty easy to handle.  I will be using mostly SD mode because I'll be filming educational videos to uplad to the internet, but I'd like the capability to use HD down the line. </p> <p>I will be doing some band video taping, so like the low light capabilities of these camera's, and also the XLR inputs for sound.  The Canon is a little higher priced on Ebay right now (for new opened box and slightly used), but the PD170 isn't really that much cheaper. </p> <p>My question is if anyone finds the editing and handling of the Canon footage in Sony Vegas Pro 8 more of a challenge than with a Sony camera or SD camera,  such as the PD170. (Also, is it easier in SD mode or transfering from HD to SD mode before editing?).</p> <p> Thanks,</p> <p>  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-dreaded-question-of-which-camcorder#post-36257 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:11:52 +0000 chrisColorado 36257@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey! I'm looking for a new camera. I was wondering if anybody knew of a camera right off with all or most of these requirements:</p> <p>1) 3CCD or equal. Most jobs I see use this as more of a way to hire a real professional than anything else, but just in case... </p> <p>2) Hard Drive storage(HDD?). I don't like MiniDV/tapes in general.</p> <p>3) Headphone jack. I don't see what good a camera is without a headphone jack.</p> <p>4) Microphone jack/speaker. Same reason as above, but less important. </p> <p>5) I think manual focus/zoom would be nice.</p> <p>6) USB possibilities for file transfer would be awesome!</p> <p>7) As cheap as possible..of course!</p> <p>The camera does not need a viewfinder. I only have a LCD screen on my current camera, so I'm not used to it. </p> <p>Thanks a lot!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-or-standard-camcorder-#post-36101 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:27:42 +0000 robGRAUERT 36101@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The only HD camera that I know of that also shoots SD is the Panasonic HVX200. It's a camera for advanced level people though. I wouldn't get an HDD camera though. What if the hard drive inside gets all screwy before you pulled the footage off. If you are going to work is SD, I'd just get something that records to tape. Some decent cameras are the Canon GL2, Sony VX2100 and Panasonic DVX100, DVX100a and DVX100b. Now that HD is getting bigger, you should be able to find those cameras a lower prices. You could also look for used ones. bhphotovideo.com has used equipment and they are trustworthy. </p> <p> Keep in mind though, if you shoot HD and down-convert to SD after cutting your piece together, it will look like really good SD. So those are some things to think about. what are your other questions? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-or-standard-camcorder-#post-36100 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:52:04 +0000 yeeman 36100@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, this is my first post. I'm planning a music instructional video to eventually put on the market. I plan to shoot all the video my self &amp; have someone else edit it. I have a LIST of questions but will just start with the first one. I have a Panasonic mini-DV camera from 10 years ago but was thinking about a ( consumer ) HDD/3CCD standard def camera. I get the impression that an HD camera involves specific production equipment in the studio....HD discs? HD burners ? I'm not clear yet if the person that will be working with me is equiped for HD but felt that standard def. will be fine for my product. I don't have any HD gear in my home either. Which HDD camera would you recommend.....under $800.00 ? Thanx. Hmmm,BTW...can an HD camera shoot in standard def. if that's what I need ? It seems that most HDD/3CCD current cameras are HD now...unless I find an older model ?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-dreaded-question-of-which-camcorder#post-35853 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:13:55 +0000 film814 35853@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you're looking for better picture results than the GL2 you might want to look at a small HD camcorder.  Something like the Sony HDR-FX1 or Panasonic XH-A1.  They are both a little higher than 2k but from what I read, the picture quality is top-notch.  Hope this helps.</p> <p>Jeremy</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-dreaded-question-of-which-camcorder#post-35841 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:10:11 +0000 CVP 35841@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <blockquote> <p>  What I'm looking for is a new camcorder, one that will last me awhile (a little more than a year).  But the more research I do, the more questions I stumble upon.  CMOS vs. CCD?  Solid state vs. miniDV? etc...  I know CMOS lacks a little in terms of quality, but has better batter life.  But I'm not sure whether I should choose solid state over miniDV.  Is this where the market is headed - tapeless?</p> <p>Since your going to Peru to shoot, take in consideration, logistics, how much do you want to carry around?   Tapeless is fine, but, how many cards you willing to buy?   The pros to MiniDV is archiving the shoot, the con is bulk when carrying around.   Using cards, you would have to offload the cards to re-use them, unless you buy enough.   Then you wouldn't want to use cards for archives.  If using a HDD camera, you'd have to bring along an exertnal drive to offload.</p> <p>As for cmos or ccd, I prefer ccd, you have a better range of lighting, depending on the size of the ccd, etc.  Just my preference.</p> </blockquote> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-dreaded-question-of-which-camcorder#post-35797 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:48:27 +0000 iplaywithfire 35797@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Although I'm new to the camcorder scene (in terms of technology and keeping up to date), I'm not new to editing and shooting video.  I've mostly used the Canon GL2 for my projects.  However, I'm moving on.</p> <p> I want a somewhat better quality in the projects that I'll be shooting.  I've seen some amateur films with a professional look all over it (that sharp, crisp look) -- but I'm sure a lot of that is in the editing technique also.</p> <p>I'll be going down to Peru for a month and will do a lot of recording there.  What I'm looking for is a new camcorder, one that will last me awhile (a little more than a year).  But the more research I do, the more questions I stumble upon.  CMOS vs. CCD?  Solid state vs. miniDV? etc...</p> <p> I know CMOS lacks a little in terms of quality, but has better batter life.  But I'm not sure whether I should choose solid state over miniDV.  Is this where the market is headed - tapeless?</p> <p>What I'm really looking for is a great camera at a great price.  Something that will produce great quality and I won't be embarrassed to show my work because of a grainy, non-professional look.</p> <p>I did look at the Canon Vixia HF10.  I was just wondering if this is a good one to consider or are there better?  Of course I know there are better, I guess I should include a budget.  I'm looking for a camera perhaps under 2k that satisfies these (low) requirements.  Thanks for any help or any points in the right direction!</p>