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Videomaker Forums » Forum: Canon - Recent Topics http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Canon - Recent Topics en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:54:00 +0000 kinny2x on "Is the Canon Vixia hf 200 a good camera" 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/ 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. Kinny2x JeffDalon on "ZR 960 - monitor audio while recording" 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/ 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? Jeffrey darkmilonguero on "Is a bargain the XH-A1s?" 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/ Hi. I was seeing HDV camera prices and found that XH-A1s from Canon is $3400 at BH <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> and the new Sony Z5 is $4200 <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> Sony has always had a higher price but $800 seems a lot to me. As far as I understand, both cameras are very similar, despite the Canon being older. May be I am missing something. Jazzboymontreal on "looking for best camcorder (500$) for webcasting" 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/ any suggestions on camcorders (not a webcam!) in the 500$ and less range for webcasting ? webcams are only good when sitting right in front like at your computer so it has to be a camcorder. since it will be for webcasting live music I need... a firewire connection (better than USB) 1/8" audio input (xlr the best but probably not to be found on a 500$ cam!) DonB on "ZR960" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/zr960#post-51253 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:37:46 +0000 DonB 51253@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 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? fuzywazacolin on "Canon XHA1 recording issues" 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/ 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. mdoart on "HELP basic questions HV40" 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/ 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. I am dumb so if someone can explain: 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 sftrevor on "Wireless headset - XL2" 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/ 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. I'm shooting with a Canon XL2. thanks! sftrevor on "Canon XL2 - tape won't eject" 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/ Hello 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. Anyone have this problem before, or know the solution? dandlerbing on "I need an on-camera LED light for my Canon HF S10" 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/ 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. <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;"> </h1> composite1 on "Hands on with the EOS 7D...." 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/ 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. <embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6430567&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object> <a href="http://vimeo.com/6430567"></a> M-323 on "Lens Size???" 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/ Hi Could anyone possibally tell me the size of the lens on a Canon Zr500? Its not listed on the manual and aparently Canon tech support doesnt know either. I found that out after 20 min on hold. 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. the ZR500 lens measures 12mm across but I need to know what the technical size is to try to find a matching adapter. the camcorder does have threads so something must fit. thanks ckeyes888 on "Using an HV10 without a tape for time lapse?" 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/ Hi, I've hooked up my HV10 to my Mac running iMovie HD using Firewire to do some time lapse videos. The only hassle I've come across is the need for a tape to be in the camera or I get the "Camera No Tape" message. It works fine if you have a tape in the camera but it's stuck in the "Rec Pause" mode and I assume it won't stay in that mode for very long without shutting itself off or wearing out the motor. You can fool iMovie for some reason by putting a tape in and then removing it, but you can't make any settings changes anywhere or you lose the image and get the "Camera No Tape" again. Seems like there must be some way or mode I can set to use the camera for this purpose without a tape in it? Thanks, Carl John Warwick on "Tape image breaking up in Canon GL1" 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/ 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. candjvideo on "Cancn HV30 remote control - I NEED ONE" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cancn-hv30-remote-control-i-need-one#post-50569 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:18:15 +0000 candjvideo 50569@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I need to find a remote control for my Canon HV30. Mine fell tonight from the upper deck in a gym to the floor. It does not work and I need to replace it. Where would be the best place to find one? dingdong on "PAL" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/pal#post-50736 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:17:37 +0000 dingdong 50736@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ A friend said switch my HF10 to PAL for better editing???? What is the difference? J. Jackson on "HF20 export problem: help needed" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hf20-export-problem-help-needed#post-46804 Thu, 14 May 2009 22:49:22 +0000 J. Jackson 46804@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I have a Canon HF20, and the camcorder requires me to use a certain software (Pixela ImageMixer 3) to load my HD footage into the computer. Now, I want to import my footage into Premiere Pro CS3, but am unable to due to "unknown or damaged file format." The file is H.264 format and ends in .m2ts or just .mts. How can I get my footage into Premiere? Thank you for your help. -J. cuba1902 on "Canon HF200 Headphone question" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf200-headphone-question#post-50451 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:21:01 +0000 cuba1902 50451@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello everyone I just purchased about a month ago a Canon HF200 Vixia and I have to say its a wonderful camera, but when in movie mode I can't seem to hear anything out of my headphones while recording. It works great in dual shot and photo modes, but just not in movie mode for some reason. Can anyone give me some advice on perhaps I may be doing something wrong or is this one of Canons flaws I may have found. The shooter on "Hard drive camcorder, easy editing?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hard-drive-camcorder-easy-editing#post-50098 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:17:44 +0000 The shooter 50098@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I'm shopping for a quality camcorder, but consumer level. Since the tape is seeming to go away, i'm interested in hard drive models like the CANON HFS100. Here is my question. When I transfert the files to my computer, will each clip be stored independently? I just came back from vacation with 3 tapes--so a lot of clips, but captured the tape in a few clips. Aving millions of clip would be a lot much longer to edit.(I edit with Final Cut Express 4) If there is not a alternative to this, could the HV40 do the job instead? Thanks in advance for all your great ideas, Antoine flogonojo on "Canon HF S100 or HV30 for video business?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hf-s100-or-hv30-for-video-business#post-49244 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:13:42 +0000 flogonojo 49244@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey all, I'm looking for a camcorder for my business. My business will be focused mainly on producing real estate video tours where most people will see these videos on the web. At the same time, I might want to enter the corporate market sooner or later producing broadcast-quality commercials. My main question is if the Canon HF S100 with 900 horizontal lines of resolution which is on par to a professional broadcast camera, according to Videomaker, could this camera produce low-budget commercials? Because right now I'm set on either the HV30, which is $300-$400 cheaper than the HF S100, or the HF S100, which in my mind would be able to do low-budget commercials where the HV30 could not. And not only is the HV30 alot cheaper, but I would have to spend more $ on memory cards and new editing software if I went with the HF S100 since I have Adobe Premiere CS3. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. phelpsarts on "Matching Canon XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/matching-canon-xl2#post-50298 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:09:58 +0000 phelpsarts 50298@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey everyone, it's been a while out of the film business. I have been asked to film a wedding for someone, the last time I filmed one was back in 2005. I have a canon XL2 and GL1. I use the XL2 as a main camera and the GL1 as a B camera for wide shots. The fact is that it is hard to match the two together, and with the age of the GL1 I'm thinking it's time for another camera. So here is my question, do you think i should purchase a used GL2, would it match better? or should I go for another XL2, the problem here is that I may only be doing this one wedding, so I don't know if it is worth upgrading to HD. What do you all think? Thanks for all of your help -Rob elcid123 on "Canon WD-58H wide converter no filter" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-wd-58h-wide-converter-no-filter#post-50190 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:40:03 +0000 elcid123 50190@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I find it incredible that Canon's WD 85h wide converter has no filter thread at the front of the lens! This lens costs hundreds of either US dollers or in my case since I am in the UK arpox £240-260. Here is the message I sent to Canon UK: Dear Sir, I have read a review of the WD-58H Wide-converter for my XM2 and the person said the WD-58H Wide-converter has no filter thread in which to screw a filter on the WD-58H Wide-converter. Is this true? I need to be able put a filter on if only to protect the lens. Here is Canon's response: Dear Customer, As far as we are aware there is no front filter thread on the WD-58H. Has anyone got this converter? If so what are there veiws and opinions? Regards Steve sftrevor on "Looking for 2nd camera - have XL2" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/looking-for-2nd-camera-have-xl2#post-49839 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:29:28 +0000 sftrevor 49839@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello Everyone- Not to beat the proverbial dead horse with yet another question about camera advice, but.....!! I have an XL2 (love it), and now need a second camera. I'm wondering if there's an issue with staying with the same manufacturer (Canon) for picture continuity. I'm looking to go HD, been looking at the XH-A1s. Secondly, I'm a bit confused about the 1080p vs. 1080i, and what is a true HD quality video. Obviously I'd like the best quality for the money, and I don't mind spending a bit extra for it. Any input greatly appreciated. Speedy on "Need help on picking camera" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-help-on-picking-camera#post-49464 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:44:02 +0000 Speedy 49464@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Howdy! I just found this forum - looks interesting! The forums I'm normally on are alot busier than this, but it isn't about Video making either! Ok - so I have a background in computers, and I have done alot of video editing (Vegas), and I produce memorial DVD's for local funeral homes, but now I'm looking to buy one, maybe two, cameras so I can do some of my own footage, and maybe shoot some new suff! There are some interviews that I would like to take of well known people in my area that are reaching the age of retirement. I'm trying to decide if I should go with an HD or not worry about it since this isn't going to be anything that I'm going to be producing to sell at Walmart or anything LOL!! The camera I'm looking at right now is a Conon XL1S and an XL2 - I don't believe that either of these are HD (right?), but what I do like is that I can use wireless mic's so I can pick up the sound better. I'm looking for a good picture as well as I don't want it to be grainy - Any suggestions? - my budget isn't very large as I'm in my early 20's and I'm kindof in-between jobs at the time. I co-own my own website business but that is slow right now. Thanks! Speedy Omtech on "I need a camera to buy" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-need-a-camera-to-buy#post-47490 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:07:28 +0000 Omtech 47490@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Hello, I am looking for any canon 3ccd to buy, it must not be very expensive sine my badget is limited. I was using Cano XM1 but it was stolen. Now have to work hard to get some money to buy another one. please give me an offer. God bless you all. Â BobM on "best settings to video fireworks" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-settings-to-video-fireworks#post-48743 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:04:22 +0000 BobM 48743@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I have a Canon XH A1s and I am going to try to shoot some fireworks tonight. What is the best way to do it? hmueller on "Canon HV40 / Manfrotto problem" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-hv40-manfrotto-problem#post-48722 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:40:17 +0000 hmueller 48722@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ HI I recently purchased a Canon HV40 and a matching Manfrotto tripod. While I am very happy with both products, I found that I could not change the battery while the camcorder was on the tripod - the slide plate on the tripod head is too long. I have to take the camcorder off, and remove the slide plate before I can replace the battery. Does anyone have a solution? Is there a shorter slideplate or a spacer of some kind? Thanks Heidi ProducerLinda on "Buying a refurbished Canon XH-A1" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/buying-a-refurbished-canon-xh-a1#post-48726 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:35:02 +0000 ProducerLinda 48726@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello all.B&H is selling a refurbished Canon XH-A1 for $2700.They emailed me that it was used for testing,etc.and sent back to Canon and has been refurbished to factory conditions.It has a 90 day warranty.Being that the price is within my budget,this will be my first camcorder,and videography is my hobby,do you guys think that this is a good deal as opposed to waiting and buying a lot more expensive camcorder?Thank you. KeithKorchok on "I bought a canon gl2 from bingocameras.com, is this a legit site?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/i-bought-a-canon-gl2-from-bingocamerascom-is-this-a-legit-site#post-48418 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:12:40 +0000 KeithKorchok 48418@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ i want to know if anyone has bought anything from this site and if they ever received it. Will someone please answer back! roblewis56 on "Canon Vixia HF11 Frame Rates" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-vixia-hf11-frame-rates#post-48474 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:48:09 +0000 roblewis56 48474@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Robert\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml11\clip_filelist.xml" />  <style>  </style>  Canon Vixia HF11 Frame Rates <o:p> </o:p> The Vixia HF11 can shoot at 24p, 30p and 60i frame rates. However, according to the manual: “Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i.” What effect does this conversion have on videos shot at 24p or 30p that are exported? In particular, is there a difference between action video shot at 30p and 60i video that is exported? <o:p> </o:p> I performed the following experiment in an attempt to answer this question. <o:p> </o:p> Subject: A passenger train passing in front of the camcorder at full speed. <o:p> </o:p> Camcorder settings: Highest Quality (MXP) Shutter Speed = 1/2000 second <o:p> </o:p> I shot the first train at 30p and the second at 60i camcorder frame rates. <o:p> </o:p> I imported this video into Adobe Premier Elements 7.0 using the AVCHD FULL HD 30 Preset and rendered it. . <o:p> </o:p> Here are my observations. I paused during play to see individual frames. <o:p> </o:p> 1. Play in Premier showed single image frames for both 30p and 60i clips. <o:p> </o:p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="2" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal">A DVD made directly from Premier showed single image frames for the 30p clip and split image frames for the 60i. clip when played using Windows Media Player. <o:p> </o:p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="3" type="1"> <li class="MsoNormal">Video exported in MP2-1920x1080i format showed single sharp images for 30p single frames and split images for 60i. This video clip shot at 30p was the clearest of all during play back. <o:p> </o:p> Some conclusions: <o:p> </o:p> 1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;"> There is a difference between video shot at 30p and 60i even though the 30p is converted to 60i before recording to memory. <o:p> </o:p> 2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;"> Shoot action video at a 30p frame rate <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>