Camcorders

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    Old nordmende 1980 video cable

    I need help finding a cable to connect my 80’s vhs camcorder to the tv. Here’s a picture [/URL][/img]
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    Help picking a Stabilizer...

    Hi guys, I film POV style footage, using Gopro's (but also sometimes iphone and even camcorders) My footage isn't hardcore action, like snowboarding or surfing, but does involve harsh movements such as walking, jogging etc. I have never used a stabilizer but have decided after looking at my...
  3. spellbinder2050

    Stuttering audio/video stream capturing DV vid from camcorder to PC

    I'm trying to capture some raw DV files from some DV cassettes I have from 2004-2007 for long term storage. I have a Samsung camcorder connected to the PC via a DV iEEE firewire cable. It's the same model camcorder I used to capture the tapes, but not the same actual camcorder. In Windows XP 32...
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    SanDisk SDXC card failure rate

    Hello, I'm curious to know if anyone has ever had a Sandisk 10 class SDXC card fail on them and if so how often do they fail? I'm asking because I use them to film in my canon cameras and someone advised me filming to two cards simultaneously to backup my recording in case a card fails but...
  5. spellbinder2050

    Preserving quality of mini DV SD cassettes for long term storage (camcorder vs dedicated player)

    I have some mini DV cassettes from a camcorder I had in 2004-2006. The camcorder I used was the Samsung SCD103 (which broke years ago): https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Digital-Camcorder-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B0001DRRUM And the cassettes were Sony DVM60's. I want to convert them into a...
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    Date Stamping Still Images - Panasonic HC-V160

    Recently purchased this camcorder which I like already as it appears easy to use. However, I need to date stamp still images taken from the videos I shoot and I cannot seem to find a way to do this on the HC-V160. I can display the date and time when shooting and it also appears on the stills...
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    pictures on my SD card-camcorder

    i copied pictures from my trip from my computer to my SD card of my camcorder to have with my video and pictures of my vacation together. I want to connect my sony camcorder to view them on my TV. I am able to see the video of my camcorder but not the pictures. I cannot see the folder that...
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    Vixia R800 vs PowerShot SX60

    Hello, I've been comparing two very different cameras - the Canon Vixia R800 camcorder and the Canon PowerShot SX60. I'm a first time buyer and want to do outdoor vlogging and short YouTube videos, not at all interested in pictures. Would the video quality on the SX60 be much better than the...
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    Capturing 8mm camcorder video with Power Director 14

    Has anyone had success with capturing 8mm camcorder video and converting it do digital format using an inexpensive video capture device and Power Director software? I recently purchased Diamond Multimedia's VC500 One-Touch video capture device and connected my Sony CCD-TR940 camcorder to my PC...
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    Camcorder with mic input?

    Hi :) I bought a Zoom H1 and it's on it's way. Now figuring out which camcorder to buy (I'm on a tight budget and in my country electronics are very expensive). Questions: Camcorder with vs. without a mic input. If I connect the Zoom to the camcorder through the mic input, I think I would...
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    looking for a camcorder

    My wife is looking for a video camera to take videos of Card making and Scrap-booking demonstrations. most footage looking down at a work station from above where should I start looking
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    DSLR vs Camcorder for Videos

    Which is better for primarily videos? I have a budget of 1,000$ for the camera, tripod, microphone, and case.
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    which camcorder to buy

    Hi We are looking at 3 camcorders to take videos of our kids. Our iphones quickly get filled up, so we have been taking only short videos with those, and we want a dedicated camcorder with ample space. Which of these three are best? Canon VIXIA HF R700 Sony HD HDRCX405 Canon VIXIA HF R72 Thanks
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    deciding between camcorders

    Hi, we are trying to decide between a few camcorders (e.g., Canon Vixia hrf 700, Sony DCR SR45, Go Pro Hero 5, Sony HDR cx 405, etc.), mainly for family use and occasional kid soccer games. We were hoping to get these answered questioned to help with our decision: 1. Is there a cutoff for...
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    Attaching an external mic to a camcorder w/ no audio in jack

    Hi. I have a Sony HDR-CX240 camcorder, and I would like to input an external mic. Is there any way to do this without buying a new camcorder? I can't really buy on right now. The only ports it has are mini HDMI out, and "multi" which looks like a micro usb. I would like to use a 1/4" mic, but I...
  16. ForeverMore

    Best Camcorder Under $70?

    Hello, I'm looking for a good camcorder that's records in 1080p and is under $70. I'm buying it for my little sister so she stops asking to use my more expensive DSLR. I was thinking about getting this one https://goo.gl/CGW7vr for her but if a better one exists can you please tell me? Thanks,
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    recording videos cheap

    I'm looking for a device that will record videos 1080p at 60fps that will have a spot for a tripod, an internal microphone, and a port for an external microphone without breaking the bank. I want to record Youtube videos with and without somebody to work the device. Any suggestions?
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    Camcorder decision help

    I have the option to buy these 3 cameras. jvc gy-hm170ua sony hxr-nx70u Canon xf100 I will be filming outdoors (hunting) I will be editing on Adobe cc. I have a g20 and I am looking to upgrade. Those 3 are in my budget and all used. Found them on ebay. Some content will air on TV...
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    Canon Camcorder R800 (out via HDMI Type A) to Windows PC (via USB 3.0 in)

    Goal: To have video incoming on USB 3.0 for OBS (Twitch) and other Video Win PC software. Is the goal attainable? Or just stick with camcorder usb out to pc usb 2.0 in?
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    Streaming with a camcorder

    My friends and I play music, mostly jamming, we were looking to stream some of our jams, whether it be youtube, or facebook, or twitch, still haven't figured out what the best place is. We have at our disposal: - Sony Handycam HDR-CX580 (though I can't seem to find that model, only HDR-CX580V...