Camcorder Care Articles

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• How the CMOS or CCD Sensor In Your Camera Sees The Light.
  December, 2009
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Whether it's a CMOS camcorder or a pro unit with a 3CCD sensor these chips do a whole lot of work that used to be done by many mechanical parts.
• Cameras Need Lovin' Too: Camera Maintenance and Cleaning
  January, 2009
  by Brandon Pinard
  As a videographer or photographer, you might have multiple lenses and filters that you lug around wherever you go and change whenever the shot requires their…
• Basic Training: Keep it Clean
  January, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Make that camcorder last until the next format change with these simple ways to prolong its life and proper operation.
• Battery Care
  June, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Whether your camcorder batteries are NiCd or Li-Ion, some common sense and TLC will increase their output and prolong their lives.
• Sound Advice: Outdoor Audio
  April, 2003
  by Hal Robertson
  Learning to deal with the elements as you shoot video.
• In Box
  December, 2002
  by Charles Fulton
• Home Video Hints: Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
  December, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Nasty winter weather is no reason to put your camcorder into hibernation.
• Protecting Your Cam from the Deep Freeze
  February, 2002
  by Matthew David Wachsman
  Tips for ensuring that when the temp breaks the freezing mark, your equipment keeps working.
• Basic Training: Shooting the Four Seasons
  August, 2005
  by Randy Hansen
  "Neither Rain nor Sleet nor Dark of Night..." will keep the dedicated videographer from capturing the essence of the seasons... and you can too, with…
• LensPen | Videssence P055-155BX light kit | DVDAfterEdit
  July, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  LensPen for safely cleaning any kind of lenses. 55-watt florescent lamp utilizes reflectors produce 71% more light.
• Home Video Hints: Camcorder Battery Care
  October, 2004
  by Joe McCleskey
  Take Charge! Don’t miss your best shot of the day to a dead battery.
• Quick Focus
  March, 2003
  by Charles Fulton
• New Gear
  February, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  Apple PowerBook G4United Media Multicam camera switching softwareAddonics Pocket DigiDrive multi-format memory card readeriREZ Technologies CapSureUSB external…
• Video Cleaning Products: Maintain Your Gear To Maintain Your Sanity
  August, 1995
  by Mark Bosko
  Dirt, dust and foreign objects don't mix well with video equipment. This article explains what cleaning products work best, and how to use them safely and effectively.
• Camera Work: Et Cetera, Et Cetera
  February, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Et Cetera, Et Cetera
• Camera Work: Camcorder TLC
  October, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  Camcorder TLC
• Letters
  November, 1995
  by Joe McCleskey
• Every Few Thousand Miles
  June, 1995
  by Mark Steensland
  If it ain't broke, don't fix it--right? Not necessarily. Join Mark Steensland as he discusses the hows and whys of camcorder and VCR maintenance.
• In the Bag: Essential Camcorder Accessories
  July, 1998
  by Alice Patterson
  Camcorder Accessories are essential tools for any videographer interested in professinalism. Here are some handy items to have along on every shoot.
• Camcorder Care
  August, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  Nine Tips to Keep Your Camcorder as Fresh as a New Baby.
• In Box
  August, 1998
  by Larry Lemm
• Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
  August, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.
• Travel Video: Five Tips to Tote your Gear
  June, 1999
  by Sarah McConnell
  Thinking of taking a trip overseas? These travel video tips will help you bring along your camcorder safely and conveniently.
• Getting Started: Camcorder Maintenance
  July, 2000
  by Arthur Aiello
  Common sense and TLC will keep your camcorder in tip-top shape at all times.
• Home Video Hints: Baby, It's Cold Outside!
  December, 2000
  by Arthur Aiello
  Keep your camcorder safe in cold, wet winter weather.
• Video Adventurer
  December, 2000
  by Geoff Best
  Tips for shooting video on the trail.
• Home Video Hints: Ready or Not!
  March, 2001
  by Jim Stinson
  Camcorder users, like good Scouts, should always be prepared.
• Home Video Hints: Simple Steps for Camcorder Care
  October, 2001
  by Jim Stinson
  Keeping your video equipment in tip-top shape can save you big bucks down the road.
• Video Production in the Field: Five tips for Wet Weather
  November, 2001
  by Chuck Peters
  Five Tips for Wet Weather Shooting