Am I foolish for not going HD with my new camcorder purchase? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for an alternative to the Flip Video that doesn't shimmy the video when I move it side to side. [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 2 answers

I run help sessions for math students at my local university. I'd like to start videotaping them and allowing my students to view the recordings on the web. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommendation for a wireless lapel microphone that works with a camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 4 answers

I have just bought a Flip Ultra but the included compression software to make large video files email or YouTube ready is unbelievably slow. I'm on a PC, running XP. Can you recommend any third party compression software?
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 7 answers

VideoFilter: I have a ton of .mpg video files out of my camcorder. I would like to join them together as one file. It doesn't work using the copy command, I'm assuming because of embedded file data that messes up the indexes within the video footage. Is there a program that will take them and join them together quickly? I don't want to edit them, just join them. So far the only options I've found is to import them all to Avid or Vegas and let it re-render it as a whole which takes forever. The second option was some cheesy software I found that did it but it also took 30 minutes for 10 minutes of footage to join, which seems ridiculous. Does anyone in out there have a blackbelt in video-fu and can help me?
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 18 answers

Looking for an affordable (<$400) tapeless camcorder [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me get audio from a camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 11 answers

I have several old MiniDV tapes, but no camcorder. Is there any hardware I can buy that I can plug into my PC and let me download the video? Is there anything compatible with Linux?
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 9 answers

I would like to get some video footage from an upcoming snowboarding trip and download it to my computer at a later date. What equipment would be suitable for this? My budget is £100 (~ $200 US) [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I need suggestions for a camcorder around $250 to use when traveling and recording conference speeches and interviews. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for the least expensive camcorder I can get my hands on. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 11 answers

I just bought a Canon HV-10 HD camcorder, but importing it into my new iMac is painfully slow. Is it the camcorder, or the computer, or iMovie? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 4 answers

My wife needs to buy a digital camcorder for her job. They are a not-for-profit organization, and they would like to use Youtube and other online video outlets, post videos on their Myspace page, etc. The videos need to be as professional looking/sounding as possible, but they also need the camera to be easy to use. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Will the Canon HG10 High Definition Camcorder with 40GB hard drive be formatted in FAT32? Will the video files exceed 4 GBs? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2007 - 3 answers

I do video production. I read blogs. Where are the video production blogs that I want to read? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 3 answers

A question for camcorder experts: Tell me what camcorder has these precise characteristics... [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to buy a small, Mac-compatible digital camcorder. My budget is under $1000. I will be using the camera to shoot videos that I will project when I play gigs with my band. I will probably also use it to film other people's gigs. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2007 - 2 answers

Video enthusiasts and professionals I need suggestions for a camera that will be used primarily to record fencing matches. (this question asked on behalf of my father) [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 10 answers

Why can't my PC see my Camera? Works on the Mac. It's not the cable, the software, the computer, or the camera. I have a Canon HV20 HD video camera that only has a firewire output. Link to camera specs. When I take it to the computer lab and connect it to the Macs there, it works perfectly. However, my desktop PC does not recognize it. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 3 answers

Let's say I want to film an amateur, feature-length documentary. One can assume I'd use a digital camera for relative cheapness and expediency, but which cameras are good enough to do a professional-looking job? I'd be on a very tight budget. This does not take into account the sound equipment, but perhaps you could also comment on that? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 13 answers

ConsumerElectronicsFilter: Can you recommend a reasonably priced camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 5 answers

What Wide-Angle Lens should I get for my new Mini-DV camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 0 answers

Help me lust after new video cameras. OK,my trusty Canon Mv850i just bit the dust and in September I start a Fine Art degree course in Film and Video. Put those two ideas together... [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 6 answers

1) I have a sony camcorder. I want to convert the contents of the camcorder tape, to a video cd or dvd format. Currently i tried using windows movie maker to see if it is possible, but it is not allowing me to create a video cd or dvd. It only creates a file playable in windows movie maker or windows media player.. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 7 answers

I need help choosing an external microphone for a camcorder. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Please recommend a cheap camcorder for recording meetings indoors and sending the results abroad. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

Please help me navigate the bewildering array of digital camcorders and decide which one is best for my purposes. [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm in need of expert video equipment and editing software recommendations. I need to purchase a videocam primarily for recording tutorials. 50% of the shooting will be in an office setup focused mainly on the speaker sitting at a desk, 50% will be in a shop filming welding type machinery. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 8 answers

Audio/Video help needed - suggest small mic to help me fight Canon Elura 100 (evil) motor hum! (Help me love my Christmas gift!) [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2007 - 7 answers

External analog to digital video converter suggestions, please? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 2 answers

What's a good camcorder-like device that can take video and quickly dump it to a computer to post online? I'm going abroad and want to reassure my parents that I haven't died with periodic videos of the trip. [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 12 answers

Can I convert ASF to a mac-friendly format for editing? [more inside]
posted on Dec 27, 2006 - 4 answers

How do I copy Mini-DVDs without a DVD burner? (more) [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2006 - 8 answers

I am looking for the original retail prices of the earliest Sony, JVC, and Panasonic camcorders, specifically ones available in or before 1986. [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 2 answers

What video camera should I buy? Just for amateur stuff - regular home movies, clips of events, "getting my feet wet" with video editing. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2006 - 7 answers

What camcorder should I buy? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Is there any way to recover a damaged DV tape? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2006 - 7 answers

Flying to DC, taking camcorder and gear. Good places to watch World Cup in DC near K St. & 9th? AND What common brick n' mortar retailers sell padded camcorder bags that aren't absurdly expensive? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2006 - 12 answers

I need your suggestions for choosing a new camcorder. My purpose will be to shoot home videos, vlogs but not for still image shooting. Budget is around $500. Which format should I go for - MiniDV or HardDisk ? What other features I should consider before buying one ?
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 10 answers

After finding some local porn models on myspace, I became interested in making my own porno movie. What camcorder should I get? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 17 answers

Where can I get a replacement part for my Sony Handycam? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm a mac guy. Is this camcorder a good fit? [more inside]
posted on Mar 23, 2006 - 10 answers

NTSC Digital Video Camcorder in Europe: how can I view my videos? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2006 - 15 answers

How can I use my Sony mini-DVD camcorder with my mac (and iMovie or Final Cut)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 11 answers

PAL v. NTSC Re:Mini DV. I need help choosing a new video camera, but have some concerns about my future. [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2006 - 6 answers

I want to take a camcorder that writes to an SD card on a trip where I won't have computer access. What small, light, and cheap portable-hard-drive type device will allow me to download images from the card so that I don't have to buy lots of expensive SD cards? The camcorder is a Sanyo xacti C5 and includes a docking station with USB port.
posted on Oct 25, 2005 - 5 answers

Help me decide between two MiniDV camcorders (please?) [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2005 - 8 answers

Is it my camcorder, or me? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2005 - 5 answers

How can I make a digital video (either .avi or something I can put on a DVD) out of a standard cassette camcorder? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2005 - 6 answers