I've spent hours trying to get the Canon HV40 to work over firewire to Skype! ANY help is greatly appreciated....
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posted by lattiboy
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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I'm making some videos for the internet on a very low budget and am having trouble finding a suitable camera. I need something a step up from a webcam or a Flip HD.
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posted by brenton
on Feb 6, 2013 -
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Buying advice for audio equipment that can be used for both home video and for field recording?
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posted by facetious
on Feb 17, 2012 -
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What resolution is DV in and how do I get DV video from my camcorder to YouTube?
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posted by brenton
on Dec 11, 2011 -
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Looking for a decent HD-capable video camera to replace my brother's old Sony Handicam
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posted by Venadium
on Oct 21, 2011 -
3 answers
What's the best method to convert a Sony Handycam .mpg to something that will play on an old Mac OS 10.4?
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posted by jabo
on Aug 16, 2011 -
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I'm looking to get a video camera, specifically a quick, durable thing for using with and around a new baby. Super bonus points for being water proof. Details and thoughts inside.
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posted by filthy light thief
on Jul 22, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a camera (or video camera w/ still-shot capability) that can do a NIFTY thing my Pencam can do, but with better image quality: I can set up my Pencam in a remote location connected to my PC via a cable, for example focused on some birds at a birdfeeder outside the window, and I can preview on my PC monitor what the Pencam sees & then take a pic with a mouseclick when the timing is right. Any chance?
posted by Shane
on Jun 3, 2011 -
6 answers
Sony NEX VG10 camcorder. Mac Mini, 2010 version, iMovie 09. Previously, video would import effortlessly (also into my own copy of iMovie 11) but now the device doesn't show up at all when we click the magic iMovie import button.
Any clues about changes, bugs, or configuration issues that may be causing it to not appear?
(The camera *does* show up as a USB disk, but I don't want to much with the massive files it generates directly - it tells me that the USB interface and cable are okay, though).
posted by davemee
on Jun 2, 2011 -
2 answers
I recently got a nice camcorder (
this one) as an early Father's Day present. I've got the basic operation down but really know nothing about shooting video. What suggestions do you have to help me make my home movies better?
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posted by TedW
on May 31, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a hip hop music video I saw once that takes place entirely through the viewscreen of a stolen camcorder.
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posted by hughbot
on Feb 8, 2011 -
2 answers
We want to record students giving presentations and give them a copy of the video afterwards for later review. The camera would be fixed in some way to the room (either to the ceiling or one of the walls) and connected to a computer where the recording would be done. What kind of camera would work? Can this be done on the cheap (as in not in the thousands of dollars)? If not, what alternatives exist?
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posted by Memo
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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I have a Kodak Zi8 mini camcorder, which shoots HD footage in Quicktime format. I'm having difficulty editing the video afterwards. Can you help?
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posted by hot soup girl
on Aug 21, 2010 -
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I would like to route standard def DVD playback straight into iMovie on the cheap. I have a FireWire 2007 MacBook. Thinking about an obsolete, second-hand DV camera (and connecting DVD player to it), but don't know what models to look for. I'm also open to suggestions for software or other hardware. Please help me work out what I really need.
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posted by galaksit
on Jun 25, 2010 -
8 answers
Anyone know a review site for camcorders, or have a recommendation for semi-pro level camcorders? Also a lot of file format and storage questions included.
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posted by sanka
on May 8, 2010 -
4 answers
AVCHD format from hi-def camcorder is cumbersome on a Mac, is there an alternative?
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posted by shalam
on Apr 28, 2010 -
4 answers
Which camcorder should I buy if I edit with Final Cut Express and would prefer to avoid tediously converting video files from one type to another?
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posted by crapples
on Apr 18, 2010 -
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I have a camcorder and Adobe Premiere. I'm working on this video project where I want to replace the movement of mouths and change up the dialogue from old movies. Something akin to
these etrade commercials (except, of course, not as technically tight). How can I most ably accomplish this?
posted by Christ, what an asshole
on Apr 8, 2010 -
1 answer
What audio or video recording device should I buy my moderately technologically savvy 80 year old grandfather?
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posted by quelindo
on Feb 13, 2010 -
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Does anyone know of or recommend a good flash-memory hi-def camcorder that has AV input? (ie it can also record regular/analogue video from another source, like a VCR does, though obviously it won't be in HD).
Something like the Aiptek A-HD+ meets the flash/HD/AV-in criteria, but I'm hoping to find something with better optics/zoom/stabilization.
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posted by -harlequin-
on Jan 7, 2010 -
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I’m looking to buy a compact, flash-based, HD-capable camcorder with the ability to shut off automatic controls such as white balance and auto-focus.
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 14, 2009 -
1 answer
Do you know of any camcorders or portable video recorders with composite (analog) input?
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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 -
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?
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posted by j-dawg
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by Napierzaza
on Sep 3, 2009 -
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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'.
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posted by FauxScot
on Sep 2, 2009 -
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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?
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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?
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posted by remi
on Jun 27, 2009 -
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