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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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'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

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

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'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

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

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 by Grod on Sep 4, 2007 - 10 answers

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

What Wide-Angle Lens should I get for my new Mini-DV camcorder? [more inside]
posted by conch soup 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 by merocet on Jul 4, 2007 - 6 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 by jpozadzides on Jan 31, 2007 - 8 answers

External analog to digital video converter suggestions, please? [more inside]
posted by ThirstyEar2 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 by Rictic on Dec 29, 2006 - 12 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 by thebbxx on Apr 5, 2006 - 17 answers

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

Help me decide between two MiniDV camcorders (please?) [more inside]
posted by pmbuko on Oct 2, 2005 - 8 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 by BradNelson on Aug 15, 2005 - 6 answers

HD camcorder- buy now? Or wait? Or buy nice 3CCD camera? [more inside]
posted by geryon on Aug 9, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm considering the purchase of one of Panasonic's 3CCD camcorders - is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Apr 5, 2005 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend a good digital camcorder for consumer use? Google/Froogle aren't much help to me since I don't even really know what to look for. It is for typical home-movies-of-the-kids type stuff, and price is a big consideration. Also, what features are important?
posted by bashos_frog on Apr 1, 2005 - 7 answers

Looking for a camcorder. [mi] [more inside]
posted by karen on Jan 7, 2005 - 12 answers

Digital Camcorder / Digital Video Camera: Looking for a quality review/comparison site. Also, any recommendations? Below $1000, primarily automatic over manual, recording family indoor (some children's sports). Thoughts on simple video editing software to DVD, method of transfer, anything else I should keep in mind?
posted by Feisty on Sep 19, 2004 - 11 answers

I want to use my regular camcorder for videoconferencing, and for magnifying small print on my computer screen. Do any of the videographers out there know of a camcorder arm that clamps on to a desk and swivels around?
posted by josh on Aug 5, 2004 - 7 answers