Camcorders

Hi, I have a samsung camcorder with hdmi and av port. How can I use the camcorder to record videos straight to my pc?

Hi, Out of these two camcorders which one would you recommend? Thanks, Ollie

I have camcorder that seem to be able to only produce a live picture on the TV if i am recording. if i use the demo mode it will display tips regarding the camera which disrupts the picture. I was wondering if there is a way to disable this or switch to a cheap camcorder that can project the...

I have a Sony Handycam Video 8 (CCD-TR93). I want to copy my old 8mm tapes onto DVD but my camera will not accept the tapes. I can open the camera, insert a tape and the tape deck will not close. It just makes a spinning sound and ejects the tape. The tape deck closes properly without a tape...

Hi, I never had a camcorder before , just a canon basic model digital camera , and I have been looking to make some youtube videos , I tried it with my old digital camera , but turns out it has a very cheap microphone , I get a huge noise in the udio , now I am not looking for something to shoot...

hi i have a sony DCR-HC14E camcorder. my windows 8 laptop wil not recognise it and i do not own a ilink cable. if you have a solution then do not hesitate to share it.:??::??::??:

Hey all, I currently own a JVC Everio HD camcorder (GZ-HM300BU). IIRC it cost $200 new. It shoots 1080p video but the video quality is pretty poor. I knew that when I bought it, but I'd been using a Samsung point-and-shoot camera (from 2008 - only shot 640x480 video) before that and any HD...

I am interested in video production and filming (although I have very little experience), and I thought that Youtube could be a good way to learn how to do it a bit. I have all of the audio and lighting worked out, I just need to figure out the camera. I want to keep the camera around $200...

I would like to convert my old hi8 videos from a Sony CCD-TRV43 camcorder to iMovie 10.0.8 on my new Macbook Pro. The camcorder only has female yellow and female black parts (no usb). What cables or other equipment would I need to convert the tapes?

I am planning to start a YouTube channel, and I already have most of the stuff, including editing PC and good audio recording equipment. The problem is I definitely need to get a decent camera. I did some testing with a cheap Sony CyberShot (Probably $80), and I want 1080p if possible, but the...

I want to know how could I get a canon hc-1000 camera to play and record on a dell inspiron 17 computer. (Please note I am note a computer tech so please explain it so I can understand. Also.... This is for my church)

hello, tryingto decide on a new camcorder. if i'm going to get one soley for streaming, i'd like to upgrade to 4K, but it's not neccesary. My current choices are AX100 or AX 33. I've beentold the AX 33 doesn't need ANY extra equipment to stream with, which is what is needed since I...

Please help me guyz. The camera should record 1080p and have a audio(mic) input and upto sd 128GB support.

How do I record from my T.V. using my DVD recorder? My camcorder IS plugged into the T.V. using an HDMI cable. I have the red/white/yellow cables, and I can hear sound but no picture come through. Please help!

I have a Roxio Video Capture USB connect to my computer and on my Sony Hi8 Camcorder.and there is a buzzing sound coming from my computer..

Hello Everyone!! I was wondering what HD/ 4K Video Cameras/ Camcorders that as good as the Canon VIXIA HF G30 HD Camcorder. I think the camcorder is overpriced . Any other cameras out there with the same specs? If you have a list that would be great.

Hello, I am interested in buying a high quality/best for the buck video camera. I will predominantly be using it for indoor filming; mostly classroom use with good voice pickup. Something easy to use and upload content to computer or file share with a video editor. Hope this makes sense. Thanks!

im still new to cameras and all. so im mainly going to use my camera for video shooting

Hello! I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with a digital camcorder that could record while sitting on my desktop, while still being plugged in via USB. I was looking for an entry level (100 - 200$) camcorder that could record 1080p and maybe have a remote to initiate a recording...

What are people buying today? Video Cameras with SD Cards? What are the best ones to buy? What are the best features to look for? Is there a list? I see some of the Cannon's like Canon VIXIA HF G20 HD Camcorder and the G30 for Sony I see Sony HDRCX900/B Video Camera with 3.5-Inch LCD

hello just bought a samsung smx-C10 camcorder on ebay and im looking to buy a tripod for it only i have no idea where to go on the net or in town to buy one would like one tall enough to film from the floor as it came with a cheap dollatr store one for my desk i need a tall one i can use to film...

I am a youtube creator, and looking to invest in a video camera for use. Is there a camcorder for around $500 that can replicate the quality that the video I found I youtube has? <removed by moderator> Thanks, Arcanum Luminarium

just got a new computer running windows 8-1 and I have an old Panasonic DV camcorder NV- MX 300 . . . cannot find a firewire card for computer im not throwing away a perfectly good camera anyone got any solutions to this is there another way of transferring my footage into my computer

I am looking to buy a camcorder for live streaming. I realize there are some hurdles in doing this but Im interested in the quality of the camcorder. I am looking at some professional quality Mini DV camcorder and consumer hard drive camcorders. The consumer camcorder offers 1080p and the mini...

hello jusy ordered a used but working Samsung SMX-C20RN standard deff camcorder. i noticed on samsungs website they released an updated firmware my question is how do i tell if the firmware on the camera has already been updated or not? i contacted the sller and he has no idea if it has been...

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i am trying to by Panasonic h2 Vedio cama i what to that camara there is a in bilte memory as 32GB PLS Help me

hello i need a recomendation for a decent video camera for under 100$.the camcorder i use now is a cheap 40$ jazz digital camcorder Z48 that i got from biglots its ok but no where decent for youtube bvlogs as long as the camera can do at least 480p or 720p all is well. i should mention that the...

Hi, I have a shure sm57 mic and scarlett 2i4 audio interface. I want to be able to connect it to my sony cx330 but I can't figure it out. Help please. Thanks :).

Hi everybody, I've had a Panasonic HDC-SD90 camcorder for a couple of years and last month it developed a screen fault. Wavy lines started to appear and then the screen went off altogether. There's still lighting behind the screen but no picture appears. To my mind it seems to be that a cable...

I've had some issues finding a camera that will work. I'm using a blackmagic intensity shuttle capture device to get and HDMI feed into a mac, then broadcast. I tried using a Canon HF R52, but the output is locked to 60 hertz (60FPS), and the shuttle is only capable of 30 or less. Any...

Samsung DSLR and Samsung digital Camcorder. I used the cards in camera all OK. Transfered to camcorder again all OK. When returned to camera got "Memory Error". Tried format same response. Returned to Camcorder works no problem. What if anything can I do to use them in camera?

I am looking for a cheap setup to broadcast a sporting event. My computer has USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. I am not looking to spend a ton of money as I am only doing this 2 weekends a year. I know I can stream using a webcam but I need to be able to zoom and follow the action. Any suggestions on...

I think I might have lost photos and videos from the SD card in my camcorder. When using the SD card in a card reader, my PC cannot identify the card i.e. no drive letter for the card is present in "Computer". The card is also not identified in the camcorder. I think all is lost but if anyone...

Hello wise ones! I am now done building my computer and now need help choosing a camera. I am on a tight tight budget lol and I was looking for a camera that can record 60fps at least 480p with 720p preffered. I'm looking at spending as little money as possible. Where should I start? Thank...

Hi, I'm looking to start a YouTube channel, and am looking to find a good 60fps 1080p camera/camcorder.My price range is under $200. Not many of my shots will be dynamic, they will mostly all be still. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hey there, I make gaming youtube videos but want to change it up with more vlogs (good gameplay is sometimes hard to come by, more or less record) and I wanted some recommendations on a good HD (1920x1080) camera that will give my videos at least a semi-professional look. I really can't pay over...

hello! i have a samsung f90 camera/camcorder, and i love it, but it was working fine unitl i had to charge it for the first time, (now keep in mind i didnt use the charger included with the item.) and when i charged it, it was stuck on the samsung screen that comes up when you turn it on. can...

Greetings, I am having a hard time trying to figure out which camcorder could meet the following: -1920x1080p @60fps video -decent optical zoom (30x?) -good night/low light recording capabilities. -not sure about megapixels but..decent megapixels?? Im not looking for those cameras with...

NEED inexpensive small camcorder that had hotshoe for light AND ext Mic input. Anyone out there that can help, it would be much appreciated!!! I have an old Sony Handycam Hi8, but wanting to upgrade so I don't have to transfer all the video to computer and make DVD's of home movies.

I own an old analog Sony camcorder that uses 8mm tapes (Hi-8) and want to convert the tapes to a digital format for editing and making backups. It sounds like there are many ways to do this, some of which are probably too complicated for me, but from what I've seen, most of the solutions involve...

Just came back from the World Cup in Brasil,i was shooting with my canon legria HV40. When I came home I was trying to playback one of the 3 cassettes but it won't run...not the footage on it nor the digits on the small screen of the camcorder...what could it be???why does this one won't go and...

I copied files from my old Sony DCR-TRV340 camcorder tapes thru the USB cable supplied by Sony. When I play the video in Movie Maker 2 there is no sound. My sound card works perfectly. Is it because of the USB? I also have firewire card MM but MM recognizes the camcorder sometimes and capture...

Hi, I make YouTube videos and was wondering if there were any nice video cameras out there for under $500. I am looking for something that is not really a camcorder, but more of a DSLR type, to feel more professional. I have a camcorder right now, but it doesn't have many options in terms of...

Hi, I use a Sony video camcorder for making a short film as a school project. When i remove the micro sd card to be copied in my pc, the screen shows it cannot open the files, it must be formatted in order to use the micro sd.. I thought a virus corrupted the micro sd files, then I...

Hey, I'm looking for good and cheap camcorder for beginner filmmaker(budget 200-300$) can u please help me with that? thanks

Hi, I'm looking for a camcorder that can record video with at least 720p and 60fps. It also need to have timecode, either generate it and output it to other device or just be able to input it from other device. Footage recorded will be used as reference and for tracking motion, so it will not...

Powerstation will not power on my camcorder so I can continue to video what I would like. The Mophie will power on the camcorder and show me what I have saved and will allow me to watch. Canon Vixia HF R400 is the camcorder. If the Mophie is a power bank why will it not power on my camcorder...

Need the best bang for buck DIgital camcorder to record sports. Must have good zoom without losing quality (HD) . Soccer and trank and field use. Hopefully not over $USD300

I Have this old Camcorder called The Shaper Image,Its very old but i really want to see what's on and it has a USB port and has a very wide Lens. Could you please help.

Hey guys so in was wondering any way of finding a 100$ 720p camera or camcorder? Thanks

So I have mics set up on my drum kit. There are 7 all plugged into the xlr plugs on the mixer. I have a 1/4" to 1/8" cable connecting the mic in on the camcorder to the mixer. What do I plug it into on the mixer. The only time I got good audio was in 'Aux Send', but it was extremely quiet and...

I need to replace the power adapter on my old Sony camcorder. It says "7.2v" on the back of the camera, but all the adapters I can find say "output 8.4v." Can I use one of these adapters? Thanks!

I own a Sony HDR-CX260V. Would getting a Canon Rebel T3i be an upgrade for film-making?

Hey everyone! I've been trying to recover some videos from the internal storage of a Sony Handicam Camcorder, but none of the programs I've tried will show the device in the storage device list. I've tried to Google this issue, and locate a solution through the specific software's website, but...

The title says it all. I need help! I record synthesizer demonstration videos. I currently use an old Sony camcorder (non-HD). I run the stereo output of my keyboard audio mixer and the camcorder video output into a older Canopus AVDC-100 firewire converter box. The Canopus box is plugged...

Can I connect a Panasonic Digital Video camcorder to a Dell Latitude D530 and what do I need to do so if possible?

Hi community! I serve on my church and Im interested on buying a camcorder to record and broadcast online the services. What equipment I need in order to be able to broadcast in real time my church services on a website? I know how I can broadcast whatever is on my computer, but I dont know...

I have Old hi8 and digital 8 tapes but no camcorder to copy the contents. Is there a machine out there that would play/record the video to a hard drive(preferably Mac)??

I am looking for a budget camcorder to start tech reviews, unboxings and the like and have a budget of about 100-200 dollars. I know I wont be getting top line stuff here but I hope that I can get something that delivers a fairly sharp picture. On a side note Try to make sure said product is...