Do you know of any camcorders or portable video recorders with composite (analog) input? [more inside]
posted by jstech on Oct 24, 2009 - 2 answers

I have a Sony DCR-DVD92 video camcorder that records video on DVD-Rs. I have finalized the disc on the camera and I'm trying to capture the video onto my PC for storage/editing, but the camera doesn't seem to connect to my PC, and my PC DVD player doesn't seem to recognize the mini DVD-Rs that the camera uses. Any suggestions?
posted by Alexdan4 on Oct 14, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I use Vegas Pro 9? I can't find a lot of useful or free info on the web or on Sony's website. [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Oct 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Can a 13" MacBook Pro comfortably edit 1080p AVCHD video from a Canon Vixia HF series camcorder? [more inside]
posted by jaimev on Oct 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Pistol grips for camcorders? I would like to make my Canon HV30 a little less like this and a little more like this. [more inside]
posted by timshel on Sep 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Which mini camcorder should I get - the Kodak Zi8 or the Flip Ultra HD? [more inside]
posted by hot soup girl on Sep 26, 2009 - 5 answers

New Panasonic camcorder doesn't seem to send out live video through USB2. Do I have alternatives to get the HDMI output into my Mac, or am I back at square one? [more inside]
posted by j-dawg on Sep 14, 2009 - 4 answers

Camera Purchase: After a long while being out of film (studies) school, I've decided I want to make a documentary. Unfortunately I'm not really up on hardware these days. Can someone tell me what I can expect to pay, what features to look for, and what camera to buy? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza on Sep 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm doing some engineering and need to capture video of highway traffic. Preferably, I'd record on a large flash memory. I need medium resolution.... enough to tell the difference between a motorcycle and a tractor trailer. Looking for recommendations for 'good enough'. [more inside]
posted by FauxScot on Sep 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I am in NYC and I need to buy a camcorder battery charger TODAY! The camcorder model is Panasonic PV GS320 and the battery pack number is PV DAC14D. This shouldn't be so hard, right? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

I have a Canon PowerShot G10 taking great pictures and VGA-resolution videos. I'm now looking for a video camera that will allow me to capture videos in HD. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by remi on Jun 27, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a Canon XH A1 camcorder. It's very nice and has an excellent low light mode. However, it's just too big to carry around casually. I'm interested in getting one of the tiny Canon Vixia HD camcorders. However, most camcorders shoot terrible video anyplace that doesn't have excellent light. Which of the Canon Vixia camcorders has the best low light performance. And, how good is it compared to the Canon XH A1 low light performance? The most expensive Vixia appears to be the HF S10.
posted by HappyEngineer on Jun 22, 2009 - 1 answer

Why exactly do videos shot on consumer grade MiniDV camcorders generally look like bad home movies as compared to that of high-end professional MiniDV cameras? What are the relevant differences between them? [more inside]
posted by iamisaid on May 3, 2009 - 16 answers

Help me choose a good camera (dSLR or camcorder) for "fine art" cinematography. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy on May 1, 2009 - 11 answers

If you bought a camcorder in anticipation of the birth of a child, did you end up using it? [more inside]
posted by Elaisa on Apr 15, 2009 - 45 answers

I was all geared up to purchase a Sony HDR FX7 camcorder, but it is now obsolete. What alternatives are there? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Apr 15, 2009 - 4 answers

Can you suggest a video camera for recording slow-motion video? [more inside]
posted by rubadub on Mar 20, 2009 - 2 answers

[video camera hardware hacking filter] Is there a way to hack/homebuild a p2 card for the Panasonic p2 system? How would I enlist help in this endeavor? [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on Mar 1, 2009 - 2 answers

What webcam or camcorder should I buy for my videocast?

I may run it as a youtube channel or as a vlog, but I want it to look and sound as good as possible. I intend to edit each episode with some yet to be determined video editing software and I am 90% sure I will be buying the Samson C01U microphone (possibly the whole podcasting pak).

Now I need a video recorder to match! [more inside]
posted by brenton on Feb 24, 2009 - 8 answers

Converting ".mts" to ".avi?" [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Jan 11, 2009 - 7 answers

One of our DV camcorders has started giving strange output. This is direct to disk recording, so it's not a dodgy tape. The output is pixellated and highly coloured (blue/green) as in this screenshot... Any ideas what the problem might be? Has anyone seen this behaviour before?
posted by handee on Dec 10, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm thinking of buying a camcorder. My requirements are slightly unusual: I would like one that does all the "bells and whistles" stuff (image stabilisation, auto light balance, H.264 compression etc). But I also want to be able to turn off all the clever stuff and access the "raw" video. Any recommendations? Hard disk/SD recording is a must, high definition would be good.
posted by handee on Nov 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a place to rent VHS camcorders in Montreal? For a long and sordid tale of eBay, bricked batteries, due dates and bitter, bitter disappointment, [more inside]
posted by 235w103 on Nov 20, 2008 - 3 answers

My parents have a bunch of DVD-R discs that apparently were not finalized in the original camcorder, which is no where to be found. How can I get these to DVD? [more inside]
posted by jasonspaceman on Oct 13, 2008 - 7 answers

What currently available video cameras will record to a commonly viewable digital format (ie. something Quicktime supports with no additional add-ons) AND has a microphone input jack? [more inside]
posted by wuntu on Oct 5, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm in the market for an inexpensive (under $1000) camcorder but every spec on any camera brings up a thousand questions. 3CCD? CMOS? HD? HDV? MiniDV? BluRay? File formats? Still shots? Help! [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Sep 29, 2008 - 6 answers

What was the cheap cool camcorder to have in 2002? [more inside]
posted by philip-random on Sep 18, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a fairly-inexpensive ($100 - $200, ideally) tripod for shooting video. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by jacobian on Aug 6, 2008 - 12 answers

I want to make documentary films. What kind of video-camera should I get? [more inside]
posted by softsantear on Aug 3, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a new camcorder to record role-playing sessions in corporate training programs. [more inside]
posted by quidividi on Aug 1, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a very small camcorder with decent image quality. I got the Panasonic SDR-S7, which is a great size, but the video quality is just a step above YouTube, and I'm thinking of returning it. Is it possible to get better image quality out of an equally tiny (or nearly as tiny) camera? Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Jul 30, 2008 - 7 answers

Why does TV video appear so different than that which is produced with normal video camcorder? [more inside]
posted by torpark on Jul 27, 2008 - 18 answers

I recently became involved with a local television station and I'm looking to invest in a "broadcast quality," consumer camcorder. Is there even such a thing? Or should I penny up for something in the prosumer range?
posted by maalsa on Jul 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Am I foolish for not going HD with my new camcorder purchase? [more inside]
posted by Roach 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 by the_W 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 by Proginoskes on Jun 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Recommendation for a wireless lapel microphone that works with a camcorder? [more inside]
posted by donovan 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 by lometogo 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 by damiano99 on Apr 25, 2008 - 18 answers

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

Help me get audio from a camcorder? [more inside]
posted by dhruva 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 by icheyne 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 by oliverst 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 by bored on Feb 14, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm looking for the least expensive camcorder I can get my hands on. [more inside]
posted by Quidam 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 by burhan 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 by LizardOfDoom 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 by apple 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 by history is a weapon on Nov 7, 2007 - 3 answers

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