Camcorders

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    video sdont play on laptop but do in camcorder

    i have a sony camcorder and I have shot some videos from it but when I try to watch them on my laptop it dosent show any videos up but when I put the memory card back into the cmera I an watch them any ideas as to why this happens
  2. Ericane

    Is Panasonic V750 good for all around use?

    Hello! I graduated from school yesterday and I got some money from relatives and from school. I think I will invest it in a reasonably priced video camera (camcorder). Do you guys think that the panasonic will be good for a family with a kid? The reason I am leaning towards the Panasonic...
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    The backlight on my JVC Everio camcorder only works at a certain angle.

    For some reason when the screen is at a certain angle, the screen is perfectly lit up, however, when I try to rotate it the screen seems to almost turn off, but I can still see in it very VERY dimmly, kind of like when your phones brightness is all the way down and your outside in the sun. Is...
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    Comparing sensor sizes im camcorders

    The Sony FDR-AX1 camcorder is said to have professional quality with 4K capabilities at a prosumer price point ($4,500). The Sony NEX VG-900 and Sony NEX VG-30 are also highly rated Sony camcorders that cap out at 1080P with interchangeable lenses. I am trying to decided between these...
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    Suggestions for a budget camera

    Any suggestions for a camcorder? Around $200.Inexpensive, but good. I'm just a 15-year old kid who likes to record and make video with special effects :)
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    Help with identifying my Handycam model and finding a battery and charger for it. UK based

    Hi, I have an old Handycam camcorder that I am unable to operate as I do not have a battery and the power adaptor does nothing. Unfortunately the information about the camcorder is virtually worn off. Under a magnifier I have discovered the following written under the word megapixel on a blue...
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    Digital video onto laptop - RCA a/v to firewire, mini HDMI to firewire, or analog video capture cards?

    Hi, I'm using the Finepix s4500 to shoot digital video. It only has two outs - a micro USB to RCA a/v (or to USB 2.0), and a mini HDMI. I want to connect my camcorder to my laptop while I'm shooting video so I can use the laptop's screen to see what I'm filming and I want to save the video...
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    Sony HDR PJ820: How do you change the flickering frequency?

    Hello everyone, so I had recently gotten a Sony HDR PJ820 and I came upon an issue where I am unfamiliar with the settings and I'm hoping someone that has this handycam or a similar handycam (Maybe all settings on Sony handycams are the same) could help me with the issue. So I came upon the...
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    HDMI Cable/ no signal

    I have a JVC Adixxion sport camcorder. I have purchased 4- HDMI/ HDMI- mini cables, I have tried each cable to connect from camcorder to my flat screen TV HDMI input. port. With each cable, all I get is "No Signal" that appears on the TV screen. No audio or video. My digital camera takes the...
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    How can I use the JVC Everio GZ-HD10 as a camcorder?

    I have this camcorder and I want to use it as a live webcam for skype. However, it doesn't have firewire support, if I plug the USB port in it doesn't work and I don't have a capture card to plug the HDMI input into. So how can I use it as a webcam?
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    looking for good handycam for home use

    hello forum users, I am Sudharsan from India, can anybody tell me which brand handycams or Camcorder are the best in the price range from $350 to $450. Please specify whether it is Sony or Panasonic or Canon and also suggest a few models.
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    Panasonic Debuts Goofy Ear-Mounted GoPro Rival

    Panasonic's HX-A500 wearable camera can record 4K video at 25 fps, but it will also make you look like a cyborg. Panasonic Debuts Goofy Ear-Mounted GoPro Rival : Read more
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    DSLR or CAMCORDER Question

    Hello all, I have a specific question in terms of these two types of recording devices for HD video. I read all I could find on the two and the differences between a DLSR and an HD Camcorder, but I just want to solidify my decision with some sound and professional advice. Basically, all I...
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    Making indoor videos for Youtube, what type of camera/camcorder/device should I get?

    I plan to make some indoor videos of an educational nature with a whiteboard. I'm looking for advice for a basic camcorder/table/phone I should buy to do the job as simply as possible. I'm not too techie. I wonder, do I need an external mic? I'm guessing not.
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    install new zif hard disk in camcorder sony xr155

    Hello, i have recovered my datas from a zif harddisk succesfully, by following Tom's hardware advices few months ago. Today I am trying to install a new hard disk in the camera sony Xr155, but It shows like before with the old disk, the error C1302, overheated, turnoff and wait. I have a slot...
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    Hi, i have a JVC video camcorder and i have gone to upload the video's onto my pc but it says i need to format the card. i kno

    Hi, i have a JVC video camcorder and i have gone to upload the video's onto my pc but it says i need to format the card. i know by doing this it will erase all my video's. I have used many free recovery software as photorec etc but it hasn't worked. the only joy i got was with photorec on my...
  17. andrewj1999

    Need Good Waterproof Video Camera

    I need a Video Camera for filming underwater. I want one that is reliable and has good reviews. I would prefer one with a screen. It needs to be under $100 but I can go up to $150 for a REALLY good one. I would like it to have 1080p and I would prefer one that has a housing so that I do not...
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    1080p (60p) Recording from Sony HDR-CX290 looks grainy

    I have been using a Nikon D3100 to record videos in 720p and it looks fine. this Christmas, i got a Sony HDR-CX290. I recorded a video in 1080 60p (.mts format) and it looks very grainy. i looked at the video with media player classic, adobe premier elements 10, adobe after effects, and as a...