Camcorder sound quality: What is the best rated camcorder (or whatever they're called these days)?
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http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/zoom-brings-stereo-audio-to-q3-pocket-camcorder/ I own the Zoom MP3 recorder, and I've been very happy with the recordings of my performances/recitals, so I'm probably going to investigate their camcorder. Here's the review: "Zoom brings stereo audio to Q3 pocket camcorder, by Darren Murph posted Jul 21st 2009 at 8:49AM: While those into good sound likely warmed to Zoom's H4n Handy Recorder back at CES, the Samson Technologies-owned company has just switched the game up on us with its newfangled Q3 Handy Video Recorder. As the product name implies, it's the first pocket camcorder to hit the market with such a serious focus on good sound, packing a directional, dual condenser microphone setup that enables shooters to capture clips at 24-bit/48 kHz while even focusing the mics on the sound source. The camcorder itself can log clips at an uninspiring 640 x 480 (30fps), while a pair of AA batteries gives you around two hours of life. There's also a 2.4-inch LCD, a bundled 32GB SD card (holds 16 hours of footage), a built-in speaker for previews, TV output, a tripod mount and USB 2.0 connectivity. If this bad boy did 720p, we'd be handing over our $249 with a heart full of thanks. Full release is after the break."
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Have you looked at the Panasonic TM 700K? This is the best video and smallest camcorder around for less than $1000. Flash recording is the way to go for Battery consumption. Would not go into the hard drive versions regardless of the brand
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Nope.This is a pretty basic camcorder. Does not have that kind of versatility.
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Hi Allington, Sony HVRA1U Camcorder is a professional product and your question can be answered accurately if you send your inquiry to bis.product.support@am.sony.com, provide them with your contact details and your concern. Thanks. -Vincent
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i'd suggest searching you tube/vimeo for the handful of clips f/tm700 that were shot in 1080p/24 cinema mode and the HA 1080i mode...judge for yourself if the quality is good enough...if you have at least a dual-core computer 2.0-3.0 ghz you should be ok power wise.
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Video quality from the camera is great. Just make sure you're using the STM lenses otherwise you will get the motor noise when it's focusing. Also, autofocusing with video is a little slow to lock-on compared to most camcorders today.
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The only real difference is low light ability. I noticed the audio sounds less tinney as well, but that's a personal observation. The increased low light ability is available on spec sheets, and does make a difference in real life.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLQsuzgbB-w this is one of the videos I made when I first got the camcorder. Only complaint is a slight color bleed on the reds in very bright scenes using auto mode. Using manuel settings its not an issue at all..
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I don't know enough about camcorders to answer. Look at the different connecting pics at the grex site (e.g. S-video).
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this camera is the 1st consumer grade camcorder ... about ... 2005 ... ironickly it orginizes video and audio differently than its competitors of the time .... it can record on 8mm , hi-8 , digital 8 ....and read back its info. BUT NO .... if you recorded on a camcorder ....say .... the SAMSUNG SCL901 ... (another old camera) IT WILL NOT PLAY ON THE SONY DCR-TRV280 !!! try google in image mode to find the old cameras of the time , find the name of the old camera , and search for it in amazon.com ...or... E-bay ... or graiglist... or other such as garage sale or street flea market or street fair exetera ... if you do find a camera that'll play your old tape please transfer to dvd via computer....(DVD recorders aren't made enymore!!!) if its of HISTORICAL value , documtery value or of DIARY (family value)
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I have the same camcorder. Download a trial version of the software from sony's website. It would well with it.
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The Pixela software referenced by C. Suntra did the trick for me, although it does require that extra step of interpreting the footage into iMovie-friendly format. I've gone back and forth about keeping or returning the camera since it's not Mac-friendly, but have decided to keep it. I've learned that there really aren't any current hard drive camcorders on the market that are Mac-friendly. The Amazon price was the best I found after shopping around.
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What's your price range and what's your experience in using video editing software? The Canon HG20 is great HD camcorder. For microphone, I'd suggest the DM100 from Canon or the Sennheiser MKE400. The DM100 as a fuller sound but tends to get boomy from excess bass. The MKE400 on the otherhand sounds a little thin at times. Lastly, what hardware are you using for video editing?
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I purchased this camcorder refurbished from Canon for just $349..A real bargain!
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The res is excellent, more like 720p! Best cams money can buy, trully great! Good luck, night vision is amazingly clear. &#128077;&#128077;
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Best video quality I've ever experienced with a camcorder. Does real well in low light situations.
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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Juan just go buy a real camcorder but the answer will be the new Canon 5D-mark II, compare the specs in Dpreveiw.com