Which is better samsung sc-d372 or jvc gr-d750?
they’re camcorders. i just want a basic one, not to too fancy nor expensive, but i want good video quality, and will last long. i found them at circuitcity.com Continue Reading »

Sony Handycam DVR-DVD92?
Does it connect to the computer for editing in any way?

How do you delete a take?
—askjanic… Continue Reading »

New models: Sony HDR-SR12 or Cannon HV30… which is best?—db

Sony and Cannon are coming out with new cameras this winter; which camera do you think would grab better stills from the video footage, the Sony HDR-SR12, or the Cannon HV30 based on their description ?

Sony HDR-SR12 – - “pull 2.1 Megapixel photos from video footage while in playback mode, and 3 Megapixel photos from footage using the bundled Picture Motion Browser software on a compatible PC.”

Cannon HV30 - 30P progressive frame shooting mode. “When shot at 30P progressive frames, you have the ability to frame-grab great photo stills right from their video.”

Well HD video is 1920×1080 (and actually HDV is only 1440×1080), so taking stills from video will be limited to 2MP (but really only about 1.5MP at best), from either camera.

As Canon says, if you shoot 30P then you won’t have to worry about interlacing, which helps with vertical detail. Based on the earlier Sonys I’m guessing the SR12 is 60i only, which means it has to deinterlace the video to store a still frame, and that means losing quality.

Otherwise, I think the two cameras will be quite similar in still pic capability, that is to say, equally bad (much worse than a $150 digital camera). In still frame mode they will both be ok, but due to the technical requirements of how video sensors are made, they will never approach the quality of a cheaper digicam.
—jettobla…

Any suggestions for what external mic I should buy for my Canon XL2?—Brian B

I have acquired a Canon XL2 camcorder for making short films and the like. I’d like to buy a good external mic for recording dialogue and so on, but can’t afford to spend more than about £250-£300 tops, including windshield, pole etc (although I’m happy to buy 2nd hand).

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How do I convert VHS-C tapes into a DVD?—idolizey…

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DVD recording from a sony handycam? —lakeyork…

Can I take the DVD movie from my camcorder put it in my computer then look through video and take snapshots of just the right frame in the movie. To get perfect snapshots from the DVD movie. And if possible can you explain the different kind of DVD discs an exactly the one I need for this. Owners manuel is a little vague in the specifics of such. This is my first camcorder big suprise huh?… Happy holidays thanks for looking…

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What is the best way to save Camcorder DVD movies? —Prodigal Son

If I record Movies on these mini dvd discs, what is best way to
convert and save these movies. Should I just save the mini discs themselves or burn them to full size DVD discs or save to wmv file?

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What is the difference between a DVD+RW and DVD-RW?—heat1988…

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What kind of camcorder should I buy?—harry_ad…

I want something that has a fairly wide angle (or interchangeable) lens for landscapes. Can you get a stills function on them?

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Which is better Samsung SD DC173U or Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D230 DVD Camcorder?—Greg

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