Posts Tagged ‘Cameras’

I’m thinking about getting either a Flip Mino or a kodak Zi8. I need to know which one is better and I have a mac, so can you use iMovie with them for editing and stuff. Thanks.
Also, I have iMovie ‘08 and was also wondering can you use a microphone(Blue Snowball) with any or both of these cameras?

I have down a ton of research on all three of the cameras, but I just can’t pick the best of these three. The three camcorders that I would like an opinion on are the Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10, Sanyo Xacti VPC-E2, and the kodak Zi8. My budget is 0 and all of these fit into it. I’m looking for the best video, image still, and audio. I don’t care about the looks I just want the technical stuff of which is better. Thanks for the help.

It doesn’t need to have good audio recording, i’m doing that separately. It should have at least 30 fps, be under 0, and not be one of those cameras that have all the pixel sensors, but take crappy video. Thanks,

I have just received the JVC GZ-MG630 HDD Camcorder for Christmas, and I am wondering if I should keep it or upgrade it. I have read many reviews of people saying that it is a nice little camera, but doesn’t have great resolution for a large 42" 1080P TV like I own. This seems like a nice camera for the price, but should I spend another 0 and upgrade it to something like the JVC GZ-HD300 for better quality? Or is there any Free Software for editing Video Quality?

I am an avid outdoors person, and want to have some nice videos of many of the activities that I am involved in like biking, hiking, snowmobiling, dirt-biking, etc. This camera would be used quite a bit for outdoor sports, special occasions and vacationing and I would like to have good quality videos.

I’d like to here your personal opinions on these two cameras.

Thanks

I want a video camera for school video projects, as well as random video making with my friends. Which one would accomplish this better? My camera needs three things:

1) Good video quality
2) Excellent audio quality (I can’t stand listening to lots of white noise, this is probably the most important feature since both of these cameras seem to have comparable video quality)
3) Easy upload to Youtube, or computers in general.

They seem to be in the same price range, however, if there were a camcorder that would work way better for more money, please tell me. My budget is 0, but I don’t seem to see any camcorders in the 0-0 range that haven’t gotten awful reviews. So tell me, Zi8, Flip, or another?

Thank you for your help! :D

so i have been lookin for a great camcorder. i’m lookin for one that can take 10 meg pixel stills, and o lets see full 1080p hi-def all that mess, also lookin for 5.1+ sound. what else is there, i’m not lookin for k price tag either more near 1k if possible. most important to me is video quality, i’ve looked at a sony something 500 it was 1080 but the video on the hdtv it was hooked up to looked very grainy. it was bad and i do not want that. if i knew more about what to look for and had to time to really educate myself on this subject i’d test every camera that caught my eye (that met what i was looking for) so i could see first hand. unfortuanlly they don’t have every camera hooked up to a hd tv so seeing the difference between that little screen and a real tv isn’t gonna be possible. so, i’m tryin to find all these features in a single cam. lack of a hard drive or internal memory is best. i’ve been looking around and i have even seen gps in cameras(blows my mind) and thats not something i’m lookin for but if its there nice extra my question is what camera has all these features in a single cam. or is there one?
i AM gonna need more than just a brand name. i am looking at models and reading reviews, but i believe i am noticing a lot of bias reviews. i’ve been to bestbuy.com and newegg.com and even to manufacture websites but i’m still havin trouble. after today what i saw in the store just numbers to compare by doesn’t mean best picture and other features. only experienced owners can tell. so if you have a camcorder and have something related to my question plz include the model of the camera!! thank you!!

I am thinking about selling my Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and Canon XL1s and just buying one of the above Cameras for both video and photos.

Obviously, the camera will be way better but it’s the video I’m not sure of. I’m assuming it would be considered an upgrade going from standard definition on the XL1s to 1080p HD.

Are these cameras good for video, and how is the audio on them?

Which one would you recommend?

The only difference I know is the 5D has a full sensor and more mega pixels. I do have a full sensor fish eye lens that I have yet to take full advantage of but I’m not sure if it really matters much.

hello,
i was wondering which one of these cameras is the best:
1. kodak zi8
2.JVC PICSIO GC-FM1V
3. Samsung U10
4. Toshiba P30

plz help me to decide

I recently took up photography, but would also like to try making videos. I don’t know what to look for in a video camera. I’m talking about the technical specs. Explanations on everything I should look at when buying a camera. Whats the best recording format? Is 1080p worth it? What else effects quality of a video? What has the best colors? Stabilizers? What am I talking about basically. I like to know everything I can before making a big purchase. I plan on editing the videos when needed depending on what I record.

Thanks!

P.S. – Somewhere I can read everything I need is also good. Reviews and info. Thanks again!
I forgot to add budget. I’d like to stick with no more than 0, but i could possibly go up to 00.

I also have a VERY powerful computer (i’m a nerd and built my own computer. Constantly upgrading to the best technology when I have the money). Decompressing won’t take long. But I know its best to just have the least compression possible.

Great answers so far! I’ll favorite one soon when I’ve researched some of the suggested cameras. Thanks so far! You’ve all been a huge help!

So both cameras are DSLR models, in which are the first of their kind to shoot video. The Canon 500D records in 1080p x 1920p (maximum), or a more common phrase as "1080" resolution, and the cameras sensor is 15.1 MP.

The D90 shoots in 720p x 1280p, or "720" resolution, and is 12.3 MP.

The Canon is 0 w/ kit lens, and the D90 is 00 w/ kit lens.

Its an obvious choice the Canon shoots better video, but why would I still be leaning towards the D90? What am I not seeing?

Is the D90 over-priced, or is the 500D under-priced?

Does the D90 have better/more features?

I would use the camera for pictures, more than video, but I’d just like to know your opinion :)