Can anyone recommend a good videocamera for a person who knows nothing about video? [more inside]
posted by oh really on Sep 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Do security camera DVR's record all video channels simultaneously, or do they only record one channel at a time or the multiplex all on one screen? I ask because I'm looking to set up an ultra cheap multi-cam recording setup in a small theater. [more inside]
posted by tropikal on Aug 28, 2009 - 4 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'm looking for a tiny video camera to use with a robotics project. The camera needs to be digital, have a digital connection (preferably USB, not wireless), support a minimum resolution of 1024x768 at 30fps and weigh as little as possible — maybe as much as 120g but hopefully lighter. And it must be affordable: less than $500 including lens. [more inside]
posted by gentle on May 27, 2009 - 11 answers

Will sunshine 'burn' the sensor on a security camera? [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 on Feb 14, 2009 - 7 answers

Video camera advice sought. (also, is there a review site for video cameras as good as dpreview.com is for digital cameras?) [more inside]
posted by schmoppa on Feb 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me pick a video camera (more inside) [more inside]
posted by markblasco on Dec 19, 2008 - 4 answers

Best bang for the buck in an inexpensive digital video camera? [more inside]
posted by Alabaster on Oct 10, 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 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'd like to record live video directly from my FireWire DV camera using Windows XP. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by russ9595 on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I have the opportunity to buy some equipment to do usability testing. I want to buy some video equipment but know nothing about video cameras. [more inside]
posted by TheDonF on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers

My brother will be going to Iraq eventually. He'd like to film his "war diaries" with a helmet-mounted video camera. He'd like to be able to start and stop recording with a simple remote of some sort. What are his options? [more inside]
posted by HE Amb. T. S. L. DuVal on Oct 18, 2007 - 9 answers

I want a videocamera with good features that can easily transfer ready-to-upload files to my computer. [more inside]
posted by cashman on Sep 18, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm making a movie! The best camera that appears to be in my price range is the Sony PD-150. What are your thoughts on this particular model? Are there better cameras out there in the same price range? I also have concerns about sound equipment. (I'm afraid renting a camera will not be possible.) [more inside]
posted by Vic Morrow's Personal Vietnam on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers

I need a lot of help with DV cameras. [more inside]
posted by oddman on Aug 19, 2007 - 4 answers

What is the best place in the San Fernando Valley / Burbank / Los Angeles to get a Canon XL1 fixed? [more inside]
posted by MediaJunkie on Jul 8, 2007 - 3 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

What is a good video camera to buy for starting out podcasting it needs to cost less than 600CAD$ or 541USD$ A camera that would support decent microphones because i hear a good mic is always a great thing to get as well. Something that also directly exports to digital via firewire or something with little to no additional camera specific software. I'm looking for direct model number references and possible explanations as to why they would be a good candidate for my purchase. I haven't gone video camera shopping before so I may need some spoon-feeding but I did take a films course back in high school a couple years ago.
posted by Chamunks on May 5, 2007 - 7 answers

Questions about buying a video camera in general and some specifics about the Canon XL1.... [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Apr 24, 2007 - 11 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

Can I convert ASF to a mac-friendly format for editing? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Dec 27, 2006 - 4 answers

Looking to buy a semi-professional video camera in Toronto. There's much [more inside]
posted by yellowbinder on Dec 3, 2006 - 4 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 by mark7570 on Oct 13, 2006 - 7 answers

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

I'm looking for a Digital Video camera but am at a loss as to what to look for, what technologies are on the horizon (that are, perhaps, worth waiting for), etc., etc.. [more inside]
posted by Lactoso on Mar 17, 2005 - 10 answers