[cadu]

Hi,

I am looking for a way of using my notebook screen as support to adjust the camcorder framing/composition.

The camcorder LCD display is small and it is difficult to have a precise idea of the framing/composition, and even about lighting on the ambient.

First I thought on use the notebook HDMI port, but it seems to be just "output". Then I connected the cam through USB. Through Vegas I tried to capture the video, but the cam doesn't appear as an available device.

The only way I found is by recording a sample and accessing the camera SD card through USB. Then I run the video in a media player and evaluate it. But unfortunately it isn't real time.

I would appreciate information about your experiences on issues like that.

Thanks in advance,
Cadu
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My camcorder: JVC GZ-HM30 HD Everio Camcorder
JVC GZ-HM30 HD Everio Camcorder (Black) GZ-HM30BUSM B&H Photo

[grahamlthompson]

A usb capture device connected to the camcorder analogue output sockets should work.

EasyCAP USB 2.0 Video and Audio Capture Card: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

If you have a portable DVD player many have analogue video inputs.

[cadu]

Thanks for tip.
I just bought the EasyCAP.
Best,
Cadu

[Bob++]

This: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eye-Fi-Wirel...4528411&sr=1-7 might be an alternative if the tab has a wifi capability.

You can't stream it live, but you can view a clip as soon as you have finished it.

You don't say which camcorder you have, but my Panny SD700 won't stream live (like a webcam) at all. I can view completed files, either by a wired connection (or, presumably, Eye Fi) or, as I do, take the SD card out and plug it into my tablet.

[Bob++]

If the notebook has TV capability then you should be able to stream directly with any suitable cable - HDMI would be favourite.

[cadu]

My camcorder: JVC GZ-HM30 HD Everio Camcorder
The issue with notebook HDMI is that is just output.
My intent is just to "increase" the LCD camcorder through notebook monitor, to better framing and light evaluation, before shooting.
I already bought the EasyCAP (waiting for delivering). I was expecting it could fit this need. Otherwise, I will take a sample and as suggest, load the SD card into notebook. But the real time visualization would be handy!

[Canary Richard]

Quite a few people use Lilliput 7” portable HDMI monitors.

Lilliput 668GL 7 Inch on-camera Field HD LCD 1080P Monitor w/ Battery (HDMI Ypbpr and Composite Input) For DSLR (Canon Nikon Sony Olympus Panasonic Pentax) /Video Camera Camcoder: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Lilliput 7" 668GL LCD Canon 5D 7D SONY HDV camera HD DV monitor HDMI YPbPr | eBay

I know it’s not a notebook solution but thought I would mention it.

[12harry]

Bob++ have you used EyeFi cards? - not sure what range they have and will another one interfere (eg at a mult-camera shoot where EyeFi would remove those trailing wires.
My NEX5 outputs the video as it's being filmed on the HDMI connector (although it's a tad weak mechanically, so it would need support/restraint, etc.)
- BUT fitting an EyeFi (SD card) is a good alternative . . . presumably I need a "portable PC" with WiFi enabled....

However, I've seen some reference to EyeFi that only "some" cameras can accept them - is this Advertises-Puff? OR is there a software issue to control the EyeFi cards?