http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Canon - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:46 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-the-canon-vixia-hf-200-a-good-camera#post-52446 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:44:06 +0000 kinny2x 52446@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm going to buy the Canon Vixia hf 200, is this a good camera?  My professors at my university recommended it.  I only have a $1,000 budget, and I really want to make independent films.  Will this camera do the job?  Will footage professional like the movies?  I plan to to buy a adapter so I can use my shot gun mic through my xlr cable.  Also what kind of tripod should I purchase?  Again my budget is limited.  If anybody has this camera, please help me to answer these question.</p> <p>Kinny2x</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr-960-monitor-audio-while-recording#post-52433 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:25:01 +0000 XTR-91 52433@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This may be a matter of adjusting the plug right, as the standard A/V Output jack consists of three channels (audio left, audio right, and video). On my camcorder, it seems that when I plug-in headphones and pull the plug back a certain amount, I am able to hear both left and right audio channels with no added hiss or buzz. If the same goes with your camcorder, it may simply be a matter of finding the sweetspot.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-a-bargain-the-xh-a1s#post-52431 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:07:02 +0000 Jazzboymontreal 52431@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use the Canon XH A1s and very satisfied. Great lens, lots of goodies. I paid 3600$ CDN but it's now 4200$ at the same store in Montréal <a href="http://www.lozeau.com/product.aspx?nav_id=13238&amp;lang_id=E" rel="nofollow">http://www.lozeau.com/product.aspx?nav_id=13238&amp;lang_id=E</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr-960-monitor-audio-while-recording#post-52428 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:17 +0000 Jazzboymontreal 52428@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,<br />That's the camera I want to buy for webcasting and sound is important so your question interests me. Maybe stereo is simply not an option. You're using the 1/8" inch mic jack and tranferring to XLR ? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-best-camcorder-500-for-webcasting#post-52408 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:49 +0000 Jazzboymontreal 52408@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>any suggestions on camcorders (not a webcam!) in the 500$ and less range for webcasting ? </p> <p>webcams are only good when sitting right in front like at your computer so it has to be a camcorder.</p> <p>since it will be for webcasting live music I need... </p> <p>a firewire connection (better than USB)<br />1/8" audio input (xlr the best but probably not to be found on a 500$ cam!)</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr-960-monitor-audio-while-recording#post-52380 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23:19 +0000 JeffDalon 52380@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just procured a ZR 960 and have an external microphone plugged into the mic jack.  I want to monitor the audio using the AV out, but I get lots of buzzing as the camera doesn't know that I want stereo audio.  I can't find the option in the menu to toggle the sound to stereo, although the option exists in other Canon camcorders.  Any recommendations?</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeffrey</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr960#post-52357 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:50:56 +0000 hmueller 52357@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Don<br />I have a ZR900 and the resulting video is quite sharp. Not sure what you mean exactly by "run through your editing system" but that should not make a difference.<br />Here are some possible causes.<br />1) your video might be slightly out of focus and this is not so noticeable on the small camera display but becomes more visible on the computer monitor<br />2) you have output your video to DVD which by nature has lower resolution than the original video.</p> <p>Heidi</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xha1-recording-issues#post-52142 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:35:25 +0000 BruceMol 52142@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sounds broken, maybe you should check it...</p> <p>Forum readers may benefit from knowing if you you heard audio i.e. the sound of rain dissolving your bank account. You might say if you have tried that same tape and it works fine, or doesn't. Even other tapes since the rain incident. Were you recording with the lens cap on? Were you in manual mode and didn't compensate for the room light? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xha1-recording-issues#post-52134 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:26:04 +0000 fuzywazacolin 52134@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Ok so i have a canon xha1 and i took my camera out one night to film in an abandoned house and it was raining a little bit not too hard and i got a little bit of rain on it, it turns on and i hit record and the timecode is counting like it is recording but when i go to play it back it reads the tape as blank? Any help or ideas on why it is doing this would be great.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-basic-questions-hv40#post-51952 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:06 +0000 BruceMol 51952@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>the more the better with frame rates and sports</p> <p>Have you checked out <a href="http://www.hv20.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hv20.com/</a> for help and advice for HV20/30/40?</p> <p>Your question is covered in that forum.</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-basic-questions-hv40#post-51926 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:13:17 +0000 mdoart 51926@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> just got the HV40.  i use sony vegas pro 9.0. i am mostly gonna be shooting and editing martial art stuff, faster pace stuff.  i am also gonna film documentaries, mini film stuff too.</p> <p>I am dumb so if someone can explain:</p> <p>the modes are hdv(1440x1080), then pf30, pf24.  Which one would best suit me for the martial art stuff?? and which for regular stuff? ive been reading on all the  jargon, pulldown removal shit and stuff like that. but i am a total simpleton. please help.  i know 60 frames is ideal for rapid movement stuff</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wireless-headset-xl2#post-51856 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:08:29 +0000 sftrevor 51856@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi - I've been doing a lot of interviews lately, and I do love my Bose headphones, however I would find it extremely convenient to have a wireless set. Does anyone use wireless headphones/earbuds or whatever? Just looking for a recommendation or some options. </p> <p>I'm shooting with a Canon XL2.</p> <p>thanks!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xl2-tape-wont-eject#post-51747 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:48:23 +0000 rgforester 51747@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I gave up using Canon Factory Service years ago to take care of my XL-1s's -- in and out of warranty. Instead, I ship all my video gear to Cameron Boyd -- a very knowledgeable technician at AV Repair near Gainesville, FL. The guy really knows his stuff and he probably has a pretty good idea what's causing your problem. You can call him at (888) 453-4948 or contact him through his website: <a href="http://www.avrepair.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.avrepair.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xl2-tape-wont-eject#post-51741 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:25:44 +0000 EarlC 51741@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You could contact the company being as you are covered under warranty, but it is likely they'll not offer any joy. As I mentioned, this is an ongoing occurrence in mine and has so far only required a bit firmer push of the button to get it to respond properly. Canon isn't likely to accept the occasional event of not opening as a "repairable" problem. If they did, about all they would do is blow it out with some canned air and maybe do a bit of lubricant in the proper places.</p> <p>Out of warranty, on the other hand, they'll hit the owner for $250 to $360 to replace the tape transport system and do a thorough cleaning and adjusting. Trust me on this - been there, done that particularly with both of my XL1s.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xl2-tape-wont-eject#post-51734 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:48:47 +0000 sftrevor 51734@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>thanks for the response. I let it sit overnight, and sure enough it ejected the next day on first try. The times that it got stuck I have had full charge in both my batteries, and could playback, forward, and rewind the tape with no problem. I'm just wondering if I should contact Canon since it's still under warranty. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xl2-tape-wont-eject#post-51688 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:06:00 +0000 EarlC 51688@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have to say there IS something a bit funky about the GL2, and other Canon models, where this happens, and it isn't always the battery connection itself. I'm sure you've tried this but maybe try it again:</p> <p>When it happens to me on MY GL2, I firmly re-close the window, but first I give just a tiny nudge to the "push" marked spot on the inside tape carrier basket - nothing harsh, just a gentle nudge. Then, after closing the cover firmly, I push the eject button a bit firmer than usual, letting it hang a moment at the end of its movement before letting go. So far this has worked for me everytime.</p> <p>Two things: As you've suspected the battery occasionally could be not making good contact and turning the camera on will confirm if there's any juice at all going into the system; also there is a remote possibility that the tape has managed (this time) to wrap around something in the tape path and you have a more serious problem. But (knock on wood) I've not encountered THAT particular problem in many years now using my GL2. I usually run a tape head cleaner through it at least once a month, or every 4th or 5th gig.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-xl2-tape-wont-eject#post-51675 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:36:47 +0000 sftrevor 51675@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello </p> <p>My XL2 won't eject the tape, and this is the second or third time this has happened to me. The window pops open after sliding the eject lever, but no movement with the tape casing. Before I'd just take out the battery and put it back in. That seemed to work. Now I've tried anything and everything. But it won't budge. About two weeks ago I shot with a Canon XH-A1, and it did the same thing. I've searched the net regarding this issue, but haven't come across any helpful info. </p> <p>Anyone have this problem before, or know the solution? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-need-an-on-camera-led-light-for-my-canon-hf-s10#post-51434 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:27:01 +0000 dandlerbing 51434@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Can anybody help me choose an on-camera LED light for my Canon HF S10.  I primarily use it for Weddings.  I know the Canon VL-5 Video Light exists, but I need more range and options.</p> <p>&lt;h1 class="parseasinTitle" style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7em; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"&gt;&lt;span id="btAsinTitle"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt; </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hands-on-with-the-eos-7d#post-51423 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:52:16 +0000 composite1 51423@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Finally, more info is filtering out about the Canon EOS 7D and it's looking bad a....! Here's a look at the camera and controls for those interested.</p> <p>&lt;embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6430567&amp;amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;amp;show_title=1&amp;amp;show_byline=1&amp;amp;show_portrait=0&amp;amp;color=&amp;amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"&gt;&lt;/embed&gt;&lt;/object&gt;</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6430567"></a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr960#post-51253 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:37:46 +0000 DonB 51253@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have a ZR960, I am using it for my video tour business, the pictuer is not as sharp when I run it through my editing system(pinnacle 10) is this due to the camera or my editing system?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lens-size#post-51242 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:33:00 +0000 BruceMol 51242@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I 'googled' <em>filter size for "CANON ZR500"?</em> and found more than two sites that say there is no option to screw a filter on that camera. here is one site. <a href="http://www.easycamcorders.com/specs/Canon--ZR500.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.easycamcorders.com/specs/Canon--ZR500.htm</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lens-size#post-51240 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:02:04 +0000 M-323 51240@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi </p> <p>Could anyone possibally tell me the size of the lens on a Canon Zr500?</p> <p>Its not listed on the manual and aparently Canon tech support doesnt know either. I found that out after 20 min on hold.</p> <p>I have Raynox wide angle lense that I was using for all my home camcorders. The Raynox comes with a bunch of adapter rings but none will fit the ZR500.</p> <p>the ZR500 lens measures 12mm across but I need to know what the technical size is to try to find a matching adapter.</p> <p>the camcorder does have threads so something must fit.</p> <p>thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/using-an-hv10-without-a-tape-for-time-lapse#post-51172 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:13:51 +0000 ckeyes888 51172@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey,</p> <p>To answer my own question it seems that if you lock the tape so it can't be recorded on it seems</p> <p>to solve the problem.</p> <p> </p> <p>Carl</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-a-bargain-the-xh-a1s#post-51153 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:14:35 +0000 Gocycle 51153@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I can speak from experience having both cameras.</p> <p>.Canon...outstanding lens and the capability to have 20 presets for different situations.  Excellent audio capability in the new "S" model.</p> <p> </p> <p>.SONY  Z-5....I use this in tandem with the SONY flash card unit so it is a hybrid system using flash media and tape.   .An  Excellent low light and of course that SONY look.</p> <p>One is NOT better than the other except for low light usage of the Z-5</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tape-image-breaking-up-in-canon-gl1#post-51135 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:12:55 +0000 EarlC 51135@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Clogged, dirty head. Needs a cleaner run thorough it, preferably the same brand as the primary tape brand you use for production. Sometimes too a poorly wound, loosely wound or otherwise too tightly wound tape will cause the GL2 to act up, give you a tape warning or otherwise raise your heart rate.</p> <p>On occasion cleaning the heads will get you back most of what you recorded, but you will often lose a lot of it as well - it's a crap shoot on that outcome. Sorry. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tape-image-breaking-up-in-canon-gl1#post-51134 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:02:23 +0000 John Warwick 51134@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I've noticed that when I replay the tape I shot through the camera (Canon GL1) it's not that uncommon to find that the images are broken up, sometimes there are alternate black bars across the images. Also, it's asked me to remove tape without any apparent reason. It's happened a few times. I'm wondering what's going on. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/using-an-hv10-without-a-tape-for-time-lapse#post-51123 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:28:30 +0000 ckeyes888 51123@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, I've hooked up my HV10 to my Mac running iMovie HD using Firewire to do some<br /> time lapse videos. The only hassle I've come across is the need for a tape to be in<br /> the camera or I get the "Camera No Tape" message. It works fine if you have a tape<br /> in the camera but it's stuck in the "Rec Pause" mode and I assume it won't stay in that mode<br /> for very long without shutting itself off or wearing out the motor.<br /> You can fool iMovie for some reason by putting a tape in and then removing it, but you<br /> can't make any settings changes anywhere or you lose the image and get the "Camera No Tape"<br /> again.<br /> Seems like there must be some way or mode I can set to use the camera for this purpose<br /> without a tape in it?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Carl </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-a-bargain-the-xh-a1s#post-51021 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:59:59 +0000 darkmilonguero 51021@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi. I was seeing HDV camera prices and found that XH-A1s from Canon is $3400 at BH<br /> <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/589903-REG/Canon_1191B001_XH_A1_3CCD_HDV_Camcorder.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/589903-REG/Canon_1191B001_XH_A1_3CCD_HDV_Camcorder.html</a></p> <p>and the new Sony Z5 is $4200</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582905-REG/Sony_HVR_Z5U_HVR_Z5U_Professional_HDV_Camcorder.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582905-REG/Sony_HVR_Z5U_HVR_Z5U_Professional_HDV_Camcorder.html</a></p> <p>Sony has always had a higher price but $800 seems a lot to me. As far as I understand, both cameras are very similar, despite the Canon being older. May be I am missing something. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cancn-hv30-remote-control-i-need-one#post-50951 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:48:25 +0000 candjvideo 50951@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for the information! I actually ended up finding one on Ebay for $15 new. Good to know about that website!! Thanks again!!! </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pal#post-50737 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:47:02 +0000 grinner 50737@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For better editing in what? where?<br /> It's simply a format difference per locatin of the globe. Better quality than America's standard, as with everything else but compatability is certainly an issue is NTSC land.. which is what we are here in the states.<br /> Unless posting for a project across the pond, there is no need to confuse the issue. </p>