This camera review that also contains acting and short segments of cinematography. If you like a certain scene, or you think something could have been better, comment so I can know what people like to see here. Pros: +GAMMA boost can be used during playback of old Hi8 tapes +Amazing close-up performance: text stays sharp up to about 1/8 in (3.175mm) from the lens, with the lens guard off. +Automatic EXPOSURE and FOCUS can be turned off. +Exposure is also responsive but not overly responsive. +Excellent auto-focus, responsive but not overly responsive: Object must be centered for about 2 seconds, and then is found in about 1s. +SLIM EFF mode simulates anamorphic lens (2.67 [2 2/3] aspect ratio--in Vegas, set "Video Event Pan and Crop" to: 720x720, Maintain aspect ratio:off, Stretch to fill frame:on.) Result: 720x320 of 720x480 Widescreen is used +16:9 Letterboxed mode (1.78 HD aspect ratio) +Very clean cuts when recording over previous footage: usually takes about 1 frame to look normal. The frame has subtle discoloration bar near right side (about 15% of width), or bend at top (about 15% tall). Cons: -Only has Composite output (no S-Video) -Audio recording and playback is Mono -SVHS artifact takes up about 9 pixels at bottom, and 8 pixels on each side (5 if pillarboxed), so that should be blacked out or cropped off in editing for viewing on computer or flat panel TV. (I recommend a 720x480 matte that leaves 704x310 visible if you've stretched SLIM EFFECT to 2.67 [530x462 ...
Now that camcorders are getting alot better with storage and Still resolution(~10MB), I can't decide on whether to get a HD camcorder like the Sony HDR-SR12 and replace my old Hi8, or purchase a DSLR like the Canon Rebel Xsi / 40d with a nice Telephoto lens. Id be capturing mostly kids sports activities like Baseball/Football etc. so a Zoom is a must. I also like having the Direct View feature on a DSLR. Just spoiled with the point-and-shoots. Assume that the costs would probably be somewhat similar.
Okay, so I have been hunting around for a new camcorder. I have a Sony that records on Hi8 and is, well, pretty darn old. I haven't looked for camcorders in so long, the current market is a bit overwhelming. My friend recently bought a Canon point and shoot camera, which takes surprisingly good video, but I already have a digital point and shoot, so I don't need another.
I'd like to be able to record onto MiniDV, unless there is a better format out there now? (I sound like such an old person, haha) I'm not looking for anything super advanced, I make movies for school and fun, so I would like a good quality picture and zoom. And I am sort of budget conscience, just because this isn't for my profession or anything.
SO I would love for a camera expert/guru/know-how person to maybe suggest some brands or specifics to look for when purchasing my camera. Thanks SO MUCH and if you need any more information from me, just ask!
Oh and if it could connect to my computer via USB or something like that, that'd be great!
I have some hi8 and 8mm cassettes that I'm trying to play for my boss, but all I can get out of them is static. I tried them on two camcorders that are known to work. These tapes are only 5 years old at the oldest, and I wouldn't think that the tapes could degrade so badly after such a short period of time. I did a quick 3 second test-record on one of the tapes, and that plays back fine. The only conclusion I can think of is that the tapes have somehow gotten erased, maybe by an airport luggage scan or metal detector or something along those lines.
which type of video camera is better: a dvd, a mini dv, or a hi8?
which do you recommend? i had a hi8 sony camcorder before, then a mini dv, but if i keep changing my cameras, i will no longer be able to view my already recorded tapes....or is there some type of adapter? there are more dvd (cd) camcorders on the market but i heard that they aren't as proficient as the regular tape camcorders, also because the dvd (cd) is very expensive in the long run. i need opinions please and thanks for your time...
This easy-to-follow video tutorial walks you through steps of converting old VHS tapes to DVD. Roxio Easy VHS to DVD is a combination of software and hardware that allows you to easily and quickly digitize old analog recordings. You simply attach the included hardware to a free USB 2.0 port on your computer, then capture from virtually any analog video or audio source. S-Video and composite-video inputs enable full-resolution DVD recording from VCRs, VCR/DVD combo players, and analog camcorders including Hi8 and V8 models. You can also transfer your old vinyl LPs and cassette tapes onto CDs or convert the songs to MP3 files to play back on portable players and cell phones.
Both are sony camcorders. The trv is a Hi8 and the hc is a minidv. Does a cable exist that would allow me me to get direct digital to digital transfer? The trv connects to video-out with infrared.
am I correct that Sony was the only company to produce these? if anyone knows, I need to know EVERY model that they released prior to replacing them with miniDV format camcorders. I'm pretty sure all the model #s end in "0" but I need to know if there were more than a few, and which ones are able to connect to a PC via firewire and can also playback/upload Hi8 and 8mm tapes digitally to my hard drive!
thanks, anyone else have info?
