Camcorder Bargains

Derek Rogers asked:


Camcorders are becoming more and more popular. In fact, thanks to affordable pricing being able to make home movies is something that has become a household activity. Just about everyone has a digital camcorder that provides them with a way to more than just capture a still image but to capture all those special moments on film as real as life for generations to come.

Digital camcorders work similarly to digital cameras; they have a variety of sizes, features and fps rates. FPS stands for frames per second and determines the pictures quality on the video. The images are stored on cassette or disk and with digital camcorders it is easy to just plug them into your computer and download the video. These are everyday use cameras. Hi def cameras are designed for professional use.

While you can use digital for this there are some distinct differences which are listed below;

- A Hi def or high definition camcorder is going to look a little differently than a standard digital. It is going to be designed to be as stable as possible in your hand which means not only will it be more expensive it is also going to be larger. You may find that it has a more powerful zoom in some cases 20 times greater. It will also have an instant AF system, focus assist for manual focusing as well as a widescreen LCD for viewing purposes. It may also contain a horizontal pixel shift allowing for a 1080i recording image.

- A digital camcorder is going to be more for home movie or family trip use. It is going to be small, compact and affordable. The zoom is not going to be wide screen but may give you a greater range. It also records in Mega pixels, which are more suited for still images. Depending on the camcorder you may have widescreen capabilities but it is not as common for non commercial use equipment. The LCD viewing screen is usually a little wider but may not be as good a quality. They do not have options for manual focusing but may be able to shoot up to 16:9 resolutions, which is a standard small format wide screen picture. You may also find they don't usually have a long battery life but can record to a variety of different formats, usually onboard memory or memory card. They are usually plug and play or plug and download allowing you an easy way to transfer images.

These are just some of the differences between digital camcorders and hi def camcorders. Both technically are digital based, however; one, the digital camcorder is designed for home use while the other, (hi def) is designed for more commercial applications.

Another point to consider is the difference in price because the Hi definition camcorder is primarily designed for commercial use it is going to be more expensive however there are some of the higher end digital camcorders that are going to be comparable in price to the high definition camcorder.

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_~*~_Princess_~*~_ asked:


I have a Sony Mini DV Camcorder, and I recorded a video on it (which is not on my memory stick).
--I want to put it onto my computer or Windows Movie Maker, but when I plug it in, Windows Movie Maker says "no capture device detected".

Whats wrong? How can I fix this? How do I get the video on my computer?
Please answer, I am really in need of help!

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Negotiator asked:


I'm giving away my Digital8 camcorder tapes and I don't want my old recordings there to be seen by whoever gets it. I could just record something over it but there should be a faster way to erase old recordings. Something like put the tape into a strong magnet field or something.
So, how can I do that?
PS Please no useless answers, and no answers, which basically mean "ask someone else" (eg 'google it', 'check this forum' and other garbage.)
Thanks.

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Jayson Pablo asked:


Digital camcorders or video camera-recorders are slowly emerging as popular gadgets among the masses. You would find people carrying them everywhere—to school annual days, sports competitions, family reunions, birthdays and even while traveling to tourist sports. Camcorders have really won the hearts of the photo aficionados throughout the world.

Now, what are digital camcorders? They are portable electronic devices which can record video images and audio and store them in internal storage devices. Electronic innovation and advances in information technology have given the consumers a huge selection of electronic gadgets which are sophisticated as well as easy-to-use. The earliest camcorders used analog videotape but after the mid-1990s, recording digital video became the norm of the camcorders. As time passed, various camcorders with advanced technological innovations came in to being.

Usually the consumers choose any gadget on the basis of its convenience of using, portability and price. In case of camcorders too, consumers give emphasis on these features. Therefore the manufacturers also consider making more consumer-centric camcorders enhanced with features like IEEE 1394, Fire wire, USB 2.0, Composite and S-Video. In the present Camcorder market, digital camcorders with USB 2.0 output interface are gaining wide popularity. That is why companies like Canon, Sony, Kodak etc., are coming up with various innovative camcorders powered with USB 2.0 output.

The USB 2.0 interface incorporated in the digital camcorders help the users to easily connect the Net Sharing CAM to the computer. Also, the USB 2.0 interface on the camcorder helps to transfer audio and video in a very fast pace. The camcorders with USB 2.0 can be used as external DVD burner. Sony Handy cam DCR-DVD308 DVD Camcorder, Sony DCR-DVD508 is some of the excellent digital camcorders with USB 2.0 output interface. You can share your videos easily with the help of these devices.

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