http://www.avforums.com/forums/ Camcorder and video editing information, news, reviews and discussions at the AV Forums en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:59:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.avforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.avforums.com/forums/ http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129962-ignoramus-asks-camcorder-what-else-should-i-buy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:58 GMT Dear Everyone!

:lease: help! I am looking to buy a camcorder (never had one before) with which I can do two things. 1st want to make a film to present to a professional company to act as a start point and rough idea for an equestrian DVD. 2nd want to film clients' riding lessons and then hand them a disc at the end of it in exchange for lots of dosh!! Main problem not an electronics person at all (only can use computer to send emails and search the internet.) Boyfriend a bit better but nothing like film editing. Therefore what do we buy. Have looked at reviews and everyone slags Sony for rubbish accompanying software and help so have excluded them. Lots of friends recommend canon but which of the millions of types? We have about £400 but the main thing will be ease of use. Essentially something we can do basic editing by reading the hopefully clear instructions! The audio needs to be good as will definitely be outdoors all the time. Would be great if I could slow down the horses movement whilst replaying it immediately to show client but dont know whether thats possible.
If I understand the bumf Ive read, I can buy one that has a disc that I can just hand the client at the end of the lesson. Am I right and how much do the discs cost? I assume that its something like a mini DVD and just goes in their DVD player. Or am I being dumb? Think this is the HHD version. Whats the difference between that and the memory stick one and which one do I need?

Sorry to appear so dumb guys but we're talking about someone brought up on Betamax Videos!! :facepalm: Yes, Im really that old!

Catherine ]]> dinghymadC http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129962-ignoramus-asks-camcorder-what-else-should-i-buy.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129524-free-giveaway-fast-video-converter-pro-thanksgiving-gift.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:44:53 GMT This is not SPAM as it is totally FREE today ONLY :smashin:

Fast DVD Ripper, Fast Video Converter, PSP, iPhone Video Converter,iPod Video Converter

EDIT : really fast, great image quality, boosts audio if needed :) ]]> Tinderbox (UK) http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129524-free-giveaway-fast-video-converter-pro-thanksgiving-gift.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129311-case-canon-hfs100.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:10:36 GMT Hi Guys..

The misses is buying me a Canon HFS100 for my birthday on the 1st Dec... I've got myself some SD cards already, now just need to find a case..

Can anyone recommend one? I don't want anything too bulky, would prefer a slip in case. I really like the Sony LCS handycam cases but it seems mad putting a Canon device into a Sony case..

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Dave ]]> kn0bby http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129311-case-canon-hfs100.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129121-dvd-camcorder.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:35 GMT I have a Panasonic dvd camcorder and i am looking at replacing roxio creator 2009 as my editing software as i cant get it to install correctly on my laptop after re loading windows on to it.The question is will Adobe Premiere Elements v7.0 be compatable with the dvd camcorder format as i know not... I have a Panasonic dvd camcorder and i am looking at replacing roxio creator 2009 as my editing software as i cant get it to install correctly on my laptop after re loading windows on to it.The question is will Adobe Premiere Elements v7.0 be compatable with the dvd camcorder format as i know not all editing software is.I am only looking to to add titles and then piece all the video clips together and then burn it to a standard size dvd.Hope you can advise me on this thanks, Paul. ]]> wilffy http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129121-dvd-camcorder.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129103-reccomendations-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24:56 GMT Right, just closed my wedding video business and looking to replace my two Sony FX1's & HC1 with a camcorder that the wife can use and is very simple to use.

As I have been used to MiniDV and different forms of tape stock, over the years I have amassed far to many DV tapes, now technology will permit us store & archive video on external hard drives that are reasonably priced, this now becomes a finacially viable alternative method to archiving material.

Not being used to the new formats HDD & AVCHD I was wondering if someone could reccomend, or point me in the way of a suitable 3ccd camcorder. :lease: ]]> mikehorne1967 http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129103-reccomendations-please.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129082-canon-legria-hf200-rode-videomic-wont-fit-am-i-missing-something.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:58 GMT Hello, Just recieved a rode videomic that I bought for my canon hf200 but so disappointed, it doesnt fit in the mini advanced shoe. Am i missing an extra accessory because the bottom of the videomic, black square thing wont insert in the advanced shoe placement, appears to be wider? ... Hello,

Just recieved a rode videomic that I bought for my canon hf200 but so disappointed, it doesnt fit in the mini advanced shoe.

Am i missing an extra accessory because the bottom of the videomic, black square thing wont insert in the advanced shoe placement, appears to be wider?

Please help, I bought it from Keene Electronics: Camera Mountable

Thanks!

N ]]> n_s http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1129082-canon-legria-hf200-rode-videomic-wont-fit-am-i-missing-something.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128934-help-indie-filmaker-budget-500-a.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:04:00 GMT Hi Guys, I heard some good things from this website, hoping for some advice.. not worried about the video quality, more the features, budget £500 MAX, Opinions welcome... thanx in advance. Hi Guys,

I heard some good things from this website, hoping for some advice..

not worried about the video quality, more the features, budget £500 MAX,

Opinions welcome...

thanx in advance. ]]> im_loving_it http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128934-help-indie-filmaker-budget-500-a.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128827-mic-recommendation-loud-concert-recording-using-camcorder.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:51:04 GMT Hi,
I'm going to be recording in a concert(loud) using my Sony HC1e camcorder. I will be away from the stage about 40-50 ft. Is there any recommended mic for this sort of work?
Thank you all. ]]> 121casa http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128827-mic-recommendation-loud-concert-recording-using-camcorder.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128670-jvc-dv-700ek-camera-xp-editing-issues.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:45:29 GMT NEW GUY I have had a Jvc Dv-700ek for some time barely used, Camera driver seems to load - but when I plug the camera in it asks to load driver again - but then states no better version available? then the camera/hardware still will not opperate? 1)using the usb port on the camera to... NEW GUY
I have had a Jvc Dv-700ek for some time barely used,

Camera driver seems to load - but when I plug the camera in
it asks to load driver again - but then states no better version available? then the camera/hardware still will not opperate?

1)using the usb port on the camera to usb on the pc.
2)using the dv i port out on the camera to the usb on the pc -I get device not recognised, when I do the technical supports properties check on the computer is states the the ports are all ok.

"I here using a firewire connection on the pc resolves some issues - this pc has no plug on the motherboard for fire wire adaptor( resulting in )no 1394 port on back , just soldier dots on the board." This camera worked on my old pc not using the firewire port on the computer -worked through a usb port!

My main concern is that the driver seems not compatable with xp and can not find a driver update on the jvc website - should be straight forward.

-"I know some one on here had similar problems a while back with this camera. I do not want to spend or through money away - this kit cost a lot new, and is only used to do short bits of footage for my website which is very rarely updated."

(whilst I appreciate there are newer better units out, this can do what I require)

This camera was used on my old pc running on windows 2000 or maybe something a bit newer. Now I have borrowed a spare pc because mine crashed - it's running on xp.

The camera was a really pain from new compared with other hardware and did not hook up well with the cables supplied-but I did eventually did get it working.

I think this is the first and last JVC i will ever buy - nothing else has ever been difficult to install and get working, even unbranded gadgets for analog to digital converting!

PLEASE HELP :lease:-direct links to solutions would be good, I'm nearly ready to give up,

need to get a bullet cam -cheap to mount on a car for same purpose - any recommendations? ]]> the real stig http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128670-jvc-dv-700ek-camera-xp-editing-issues.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128234-hd-video-compression.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:44:40 GMT hi all about 18 month ago i bought the a panny sd5 camcorder and ive always used the HD writer 2.0 software to pull off the videos. but my new pc now has windows 7 on it and i cant install HD writer 2.0 to convert from the MTS files to MPG. really i want to move away from MPG to an x264... hi all

about 18 month ago i bought the a panny sd5 camcorder and ive always used the HD writer 2.0 software to pull off the videos.

but my new pc now has windows 7 on it and i cant install HD writer 2.0 to convert from the MTS files to MPG.

really i want to move away from MPG to an x264 MKV container but im stuggling to convert the MTS files off the memory card to any other format.

i receive errors when using Super(c), ripbot264 and handbrake. though i know all this software works as i ripped my blu ray collection recently.

what do other people use to compress the HD videos from camcorder?

cheers ]]> mickbarlow http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128234-hd-video-compression.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128211-stuck-between-two-camcorders.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:37 GMT I'm thinking about getting a basic and cheap video recorder

I was going to get a Kodak Zi8 but then seen this one here Full HD 1080p Camcorder with HDMI output and Touch Screen Display : Home Entertainment : Maplin - does it look any good?

Any opinions?

Thanks ]]> Kieran W http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128211-stuck-between-two-camcorders.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128196-recommended-camcorder-analogue-dvd-transfer.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:53 GMT Hi I need to transfer some family camcorder footage to DVD for archiving (about 10 hours worth). Will never be used again so looking to keep cost down ! Have seen this post - seems the Dazzle DVD Recorder is OK (£39.99 at Maplins). ... Hi

I need to transfer some family camcorder footage to DVD for archiving (about 10 hours worth).

Will never be used again so looking to keep cost down !

Have seen this post - seems the Dazzle DVD Recorder is OK (£39.99 at Maplins).

http://www.avforums.com/forums/camco...o-capture.html


Anyone got any further advice / recommendations ?


thanks


swayzak ]]> swayzak http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128196-recommended-camcorder-analogue-dvd-transfer.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128115-canon-legria-fs200.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:21:35 GMT Hi Guys ive been searching till im blue in the face for a Camcorder :mad: I am looking for a camcorder mainly for just family stuff, Christmas with the Kids, Holidays etc. I may also be filming a bit of sport Also i am going to be filming my brothers wedding next year. I have narrowed... Hi Guys

ive been searching till im blue in the face for a Camcorder :mad:

I am looking for a camcorder mainly for just family stuff, Christmas with the Kids, Holidays etc. I may also be filming a bit of sport

Also i am going to be filming my brothers wedding next year.

I have narrowed it down to the Canon Legria FS200

Can anyone with more knowledge give the pros & cons of this cam and/or recommend me a different one.

would like to stay around this price but can go a bit higher if it makes sense. ]]> eireann10 http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128115-canon-legria-fs200.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128063-sanyo-xacti-vpc-cg10bk-anyone-have-any-sample-videos.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:15 GMT Hi folks,

The wife and I have decided that this Christmas we're going to invest in a camcorder for the family. At the moment we have been borrowing my Dad's Panasonic DV camcorder but we thought since the prices are coming down, it might be time to buy a HD camcorder.

Our budget is fairly low (around £150 ish) so we're not expecting amazing results. We're fairly happy with the DV camcorder (apart from the lack of widescreen) but finding reasonable cost DV tapes is becoming a chore (not to mention transferring them to DVD!) and our TV is only capable of 720p.

I was originally looking at a Toshiba camcorder which Tescos had in for about £130 although looking at some sample videos, it appears the quality isn't that great (there were red streaks on the video in sunlight, and IIRC indoor video quality wasn't great).

So doing a bit more searching I found the Sanyo Xacti HD700 camcorder. The video clips I downloaded and watched on the TV looked great (not Bluray great, but good enough for my liking anyway!). However I've not been able to find the HD700 for sale at anything less than about £220 unless I order it from an eBay seller in Hong Kong.

Doing a bit more searching I found the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10BK which appears to be about £150 (or there abouts on Amazon.co.uk, eBuyer.com and Aria.co.uk). However I can't seem to find any sample videos to download. The nearest thing I have found is sample videos which have been uploaded to Youtube.

I just wondered if anyone knew where I could download sample videos (in the camera native format) which I can watch to check out the quality?

Ta,

Rob ]]> TrevorKevorson http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128063-sanyo-xacti-vpc-cg10bk-anyone-have-any-sample-videos.html http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128047-help-needed-transfering-data-please.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:01:58 GMT :hiya:

Please can you help me....

I have a JVC HD Hard Disk Camcorder (GZ-HD6EK) [/B]which i've been recording video on.

I now need to transfer this onto DVD

I went and bought a DVD burner (mondel no CU-VD40) and managed to transfer to DVD

I can play the DVD back on TV using HDMI cable connected directly from the burner to the TV

However when i try and play the DVD in laptops, it's not coming up with anything...

Please Please can anyone help me?
Thanks ]]> 682194 http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/1128047-help-needed-transfering-data-please.html