http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Production Gear - Recent Topics en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:48:41 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/300fps-professional-video-camera-exists#post-48527 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:33:53 +0000 leethaxoor 48527@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For years, I did my professional work with a Canon XL2, then XLH1. I film a lot of wildlife, and was looking into overcranking capabilities. I discovered the Panasonic HVX200, which overcranks to 60fps. The quality is great, and the video result is stunning (for subjects like running horses and flying birds).</p> <p>I am so in love with the aesthetic of slow motion, I wanted to try out the Casio EX-F1 camera. It's a toy, but it has record modes at 300, 600, and 1200fps. The quality is pretty trashy, but the visuals are spectacular.</p> <p>I would love to purchase a prosumer or professional camera, price range under $15,000 that would be able to record 30fps video with sound, obviously, but have a 300fps mode. Good HD quality, even SD would be acceptable, but 320x480 from the EX-F1 Pro just isn't going to cut it for broadcast.</p> <p>I've looked and looked, I don't think such a camera exists. Maybe something to do with the sensor, or the way the rotating shutter records high speed video... whatever the reason, I've yet to see anything.</p> <p>You'd think this would be a fairly popular technology? I've never seen anything compare to a good 300fps movie... they're just spectacular.</p> <p>Anyway, thanks to anyone and everyone who recommends cameras.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/manfrotto-701hdv-fluid-head-replacement-pan-handle#post-52421 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:12:45 +0000 FILMSinc 52421@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;span style="white-space: pre;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Hey, Quick question; i just was interested in buying a Manfrotto 701HDV fluid head and was going to buy an extra handle so i could have some more stable shots, also having an extra pan bar is a wonderful convenience. When i started shopping i really didn't know which one to buy and i wanted to make sure that i wasent buying the wrong one.</p> <p> </p> <p>So if anyone could post a link to the right handle that would be greatly appreciated.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-buying-a-portable-dolly#post-51158 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:22:18 +0000 freefalk 51158@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey there,</p> <p>I am doing lots of documentary films in africa.....</p> <p>I'm looking for a dolly solution that must be portable, and durable. I have seen a thing called a wally dolly, a digidolly and a fly-dolly. Any coments on what works would be appreciated.</p> <p>thanks</p> <p>Falk</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dollies#post-34132 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:56:10 +0000 hgnacik 34132@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Has anyone tried using a tripod Dolly to record video at weddings or other events? If so, what did you use? Did you find that there was camera vibration when you moved? What were the pros and cons? Has anyone built their own dolly setup? I'm thinking that along with the dolly, it would be convenient to have a shelf to store a battery, etc.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/desktop-for-editing#post-52188 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:29:29 +0000 Rambler 52188@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey, I'm looking at buying a desktop as my first real dive into video editing and motion graphics. My only big obstacle is money. I'm a Junior in high school and I have to be wise with my limited resources(I'm in high school, I have no money) I've focused on Desktops that are between $500 and $700 as I think that I can get the system requirements to run After Effects and other intensive software while not going overboard on a crazy $1500 system. I'm taking online classes at a college so I will be able to use adobe's student licensing option to get Adobe's production premium bundle for just $350, so that's not really too big an issue. Right now I'm looking at two different system as potential desktops. They are both listed below</p> <p><a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4545455&amp;CatId=6"><a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications" rel="nofollow">http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications</a> ... 55&amp;CatId=6</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4485017&amp;Sku=S445-10025"><a href="http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications" rel="nofollow">http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications</a> ... S445-10025</a></p> <p>I was looking at the first one when the second one appeared on the site. The only downside to the second one I see if the lower RAM, which I could always add on later. For only $650 I feel like I would be getting a pretty good deal. Add on windows 7 at $30 with another student discount then I would have a fully equipped setup for just over $1000. Any though or input you guys have would be greatly appreciated. It's driving me insane having limited access to school computers and seeing some of the stuff that sows up in the forums. Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/connecting-camera-to-large-screens-for-live-events#post-52019 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:46:03 +0000 mckielvideos 52019@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I just finished recording a Dance Competition where they wanted to hook up my video camera (Sony HVR-Z5U) to the large projection screens set up by a professional company (TEL-AV).  They had a 16 channel switch-box and I tried two different outputs (composite and component).  The switch-box then went into their transmitter amplifier box (not sure of the right terms) because it had a long feed to the lcd projectors (100 ft).  My camera was set at 480i/1080i output.</p> <p>The resolution that came up on the large screens looked terrible (low resolution and white washed) while the same output on the monitor screens (HD-televisons placed around the conference centre) looked great.  Is there something i should have had between my video camera and the switchbox to make adjusting easier or better for projecting onto large venue screens?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-suggestion#post-51336 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:54:09 +0000 oc6088 51336@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am looking for a tripod suggestion for my  DCR VX2000 Sony.  I need something smooth for pan and tilt shots.  As well as lightweight..I am only 5'2 and not very strong :)</p> <p>Is there a decent tripod out there for around $250???</p> <p>I mostly need it for weddings.  I move around a lot when I am shooting so it has to be easily portable.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/newbie-looking-for-audio-and-lighting-kits-suggestions#post-50279 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:49:32 +0000 lunybin 50279@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi There,</p> <p>I've just purchased a Panasonic AG-DVX100B Camcorder for videotaping short films mainly to be placed on the Internet. It has 2 XLR inputs. I'm looking now into audio and lighting equipment, but I'm still a beginner, so I thought I would start small. Does anyone have recommendations for someone just starting off? Lighting kits? Audio kits?<br /> Thanks in advance. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/focus-dte-1394-camera-on-but-video-only-record-for-few-min#post-51839 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:38:34 +0000 Eventvideoguy 51839@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Focus FS-100 DTE (Direct To Edit) and a Sony VX2100. And before anyone gives me the spiel about, it was designed for Panasonic Cameras, I already know that and have gotten the okay from Focus customer support about compatibility.</p> <p><strong>Now, My question</strong>:</p> <p>When my video camera is connected via Firewire to the DTE, and I hit record on the device, it records for about 9min 12sec before the video freezes (I noticed this upon playback of 10 different clips). What I don't get is, and what i assume it has something to do with is...</p> <p>If I leave the camera on, just sitting and not connected to anything, it will turn off after about 5 minutes.</p> <p>But when I am recording to the DTE, the camera stays on. It's just that after 9min and 12sec (in the downloaded video clips), the moving picture and sound just freeze. So there is 5, 10, 60 minutes (or how ever long I let the the record) of still frame footage.</p> <p>There are 2 different methods of recording.<br />1. The first is to just hit record on the DTE.<br />2. The second is to put a tape into the camcorder and hit record as normal on the camera and the video syncs up to the DTE recorder.</p> <p>You may ask, "Why not just use method 2 if I am having problems with method 1?"</p> <p>Answer: Because I don't want to wear out my video heads. If there is no way to make it work with method 1, I will be forced to used method 2 but I'd prefer not to.</p> <p>If anyone has any ideas, thanks in advance.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/firewire-sound-card-technical-question#post-51800 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:49:39 +0000 NormanWillis 51800@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I need suggestions to get my sound card working.</p> <p>With Sony Vegas Pro 9, I plug my studio monitors into a PreSonus Firepod (external Firewire sound card) via TRS cables, and then set Sony Vegas Options &gt; Preferences &gt; Audio Device &gt; Audio Device Type to Firepod ASIO (from the drop-down menu).</p> <p>In the last two projects, Vegas built sound peaks just fine on the new files, and then let me apply Noise Reduction 2.0 to the audio.  I could also do my initial Pan/Crop, but then after I began cutting, Vegas no longer responded.  I could press and un-press 'play', but the timeline would not move.  On the second project it seemed like it started to move maybe a frame or two, because the green sound bars in the Master Bus moved a little, but nothing more than that.  </p> <p>I tried resetting Vegas via CTRL-Shift as I opened Vegas, to reset it to the factory defaults, and then it would work.  However, when I went back to Audio Device Type and selected Firepod ASIO, it would lock up again.  However, when I re-selected Microsoft Sound Mapper, I could edit again.  So I guess Vegas does not like my PreSonus Firepod, or the Firewire card?</p> <p>I contacted PreSonus, and they had me send them a copy of my System Information file.  They noticed that I had a lot of devices on IRQ16, including the Video card, Intel X-38 chipset, PCI bridge, and IEEE 1394 (firewire) controller.  They also noticed that my firewire card (standard Dell Precision 380) had an AGERE chip that causes known problems with the Firepod, so they recommended that I get a new card 1394 firewire with a Texas Instruments chipset.  They recommended a SIIG firewire 3-port PCI card, so I bought that ($39.00 from CDW).</p> <p>I installed the new SIIG card, but it was the same story.  I could build peaks, apply Noise Reduction, and do my initial Pan-Crop, but then a few hours into cutting the same problem happened all over again.</p> <p>I can use Microsoft Sound Mapper and it works, but yecch!  It's just not the same.  I plan to write Sony tech support and PreSonus next, but I was wondering what other people do to reliably power studio monitors.</p> <p>I have an old Echo Mia internal sound card I can maybe use, but I would prefer to get the Firepod going, if possible, as the Firepod offers XLR inputs, and is much more flexible.</p> <p>Does anyone have suggestions/ideas?</p> <p>Thank you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-heads-umiversial-or-not#post-51805 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:08:23 +0000 FILMSinc 51805@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Ok, so i got this new tripod, awesome, sturdy carbon fiber legs with rubber feet and spikes. I love it. except the head is crap. I spent a fortune on this tripod that "claimed" to be a fluid head, but from where i stand, its not, and will never be in a million years. </p> <p><em>Soooo</em></p> <p>I was wondering if i could buy a fluid head and just pop it on top of my fancy carbon fiber tripod. I know that you can replace the head because i have taken it off before. but now im wondering if i can just buy a new tripod head like the Manfrotto 701HDV compact fluid head and just screw it on there or is it more complicated than that?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camcorder-stabilizer#post-51732 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:17:14 +0000 ProducerLinda 51732@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello all,Could some one please tell me if they have and have used or heard about the"Smith Victor CS-1 Camcorder Stabilizer?I have a Canon XH-A1s.I am a female and even though I try to hold my elbows against my body,my shots are shakey and the camcorder gets heavy.I do'nt have 3 or 4  or more hundreds of dollars to spend on a camcorder support system and thought that this sholder support would help me to hold the camcorder steady and take off some of the weight.Thank you. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/best-video-format-for-editing#post-51665 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:18:48 +0000 CruzinCostaRica 51665@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all, just registered 10 min ago, so my 1st post. I am new to editing, and I need some advice.</p> <p>Sorry if the post is long with several questions, but I figured that was better then 5 diff posts. </p> <p>Let me give you some detail about what my needs and limited experience are, equipment I have now, so that you have enough details to help me.</p> <p>I have had video camera's in the past, but never did anything in terms of editing. The last 4 years I've had a Sony DCR-PC350, uses Mini DV  tape and takes 3 megapixel stills, records to Sony Memory stick for the stills.</p> <p>As of April 2009, I am now in charge of all marketing and sales for a real estate project here, an ocean view mountainside community (from 300 ft above sea level to 3000 ft) about 5 miles from the Pacific beaches, set in a 1000 acre Nature Reserve, approx 100 lots and custom homes over the next year. For now, I am the only one on our new development team that has any computer background, so I take all the photographs and video tape and do the editing, which right now has only been small clips uploaded to youtube for clients to see.</p> <p>So I am responsible for producing all the photography and "quick" video for the project website, and there is no end of things to shoot, be it the views from the lots, the equestrian center, all the bird and animals, the river that runs through our community, 50 different "eco tourism" activities, sportfishing trips, visits by new clients, etc. All of this to be used in marketing the project.</p> <p>I started with the older Sony in April, and a friend loaned me a Nikon D80 DSLR, (never used a slr or dslr before) with the standard F-S DX 18-135 mm and a fisheye lense, so I am using it and with my limited knowledge, the photos seem great, but honestly I have left it on automatic settings so far (except some macro shots).</p> <p>I went overboard on software (I think I did) so the lack of tools would not give me an excuse not to learn, as I have just about everything in Adobe CS3 and some CS4 updates, IMovie 09 and the older IMovie HD, and 10 different programs, some free, that have to do with converting to different formats of both audio and video. So far, I have "played" with IMovie 09, but have not actually created anything yet with any of the better tools, except something in April using the older Sony mini dv and windows movie maker, which is very limited, and I would rather not boot to Windows for editing, I am focused on learning the correct mac-centric software for real editing.</p> <p>I run a 15' Macbook Pro (pre-unibody) 2.5 Ghz Core 2 Duo upgraded to 4Gb Ram and a 7200 rpm 320 Gb hard drive, and a separate 19 in ch monitor, also running Paralllels 4.0 and virtualizing Windows XP, just for some legacy programs from before I went Mac, I have 2 Tb of external disc space, usually running through firewire 400 for better speed then USB 2.0, so that is my current computing power.</p> <p>I have purchased two new items since July, the 1st was a new Canon SD780, 12 megapixel still and 720HD Video, primarily because I could have one compact tool "always with me", and I have to say I have been very happy with it, and the fact that is records to .mov (from Canon website-records in modern H.264 format and encodes mono audio as Linear PCM at 16 bit / 44.1KHz, then stores the result in a QuickTime MOV) so I can pop the SDHC in a card reader and transfer to my mac and play in quicktime with no editing/conversion, a bonus when with clients in the field.</p> <p>But I dropped it, and no store in Costa Rica had a new Canon SD780, so I was desperate with a video shoot for a new client scheduled, and so I found a 2 year old Panasonic HDC-SD5, small and light but shoots great HD Video (1080P) and has 3CCD, but it records to AVCHD format. I have no real knowledge if that is better/worse quality Video, or better or worse forediting then the H.264 format/.mov format of the small Canon, but I can not just shoot and view on my Macbook pro, if I have 20 minutes of raw video, it takes 25 minutes to import and convert in Imovie before I can use it.</p> <p>I am fortunately in a financial position to get (some) new equipment the next 2-3 months, be it cameras, more powerful computing, other editing software, etc. So I am armed and dangerous, as I can buy new equipment and tools, but still don't know anything beyond basics to use the tools (better cameras, better video cameras, more powerful computer and other digital editing peripherals, and editing software) though I am an enthusiastic and fast learner, and am truly enjoying this new creativity.</p> <p>So I thought I would ask experts, to give me advice before I buy, so I end up with the right equipment, and get focused on the right editing tools and software so I have a shorter and more productive learning curve.</p> <p>Small form factor is critical, if it's not on me, I get no shots, and 50% of the time I am in rugged terrain, around rivers, up and down the mountain hiking, some times "rock climbing", where I need to use both hands and not carry much, and often on horseback or quad, so a Goriila Pod tripod and the little Canon were perfect, often just the Canon. Many times I had to leave the bigger Nikon D80 in the SUV, otherwise I would break it or soak it in the river. But I default to the Nikon for the really nice shots. I mention this form factor as I have been looking at something "in between", maybe a bridge camera like one of the ultrazooms that eliminated the seperate dslr lens, still has 20x zoom and HD Video (like the Canon PowerShot SX20 super-zoom)</p> <p>Some specific questions.</p> <p>1. Have I overlooked the older camera (Sony DCRPC350) as it seems good video quality, and records to mini dv tape. </p> <p>2. What is the best format in 2009/2010 for HD Video recording, so I maintain high quality all the way thru editing and final product.</p> <p>3. Suggestions of the best small Video Camera, or was I fine with that sweet little Canon SD780 with the 720 HD Video and .mov format(for my level of knowledge)</p> <p>4. Should I stay away from AVCHD, or is that a good format for editing and video quality, once I learn the tools..I have read posts on other forums, some hate it, some say it's OK if you have the computing power. All I know is that I can't "drag and drop" from camera to Mac and play quickly, but I don't want to disregard the format and give up on my current Panasonic 3CCD/1080HD Video Camera if that is the only problem.</p> <p>Should I be moving to a quad core Mac Pro Desktop for serious editing, or are the current/next gen high end 2009/2010 Macbook Pro's with the newer processors and 4,6 or 8 GB enough power.</p> <p>Should I move right away to FCP, or FC express? or...? </p> <p>Or learn the adobe tools I already have, because I am new, user friendliness and fast learning curve are critical.</p> <p>Again I appreciate any and all suggestions, computer or camera equipment, software, downloads, links..you name it.</p> <p>my Skype is marazul.ray, and my email is <a href="mailto:raycruzcr@gmail.com">raycruzcr@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Thanks in advance, and if anyones is coming to Costa Rica, give me a shout..</p> <p>Ray</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shopping-for-a-new-camera#post-51483 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:20:21 +0000 composite1 51483@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For the unending hordes of newbies that come to the forums to ask 'What camera should I buy?' and for those of you who are seriously looking for camera / audio gear, here's a good video from Videopiea with tips to help you avoid getting fleeced when purchasing gear online.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/2349953"></a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/cheap-cam-to-hard-drive-converter#post-51380 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:46:11 +0000 sek0910 51380@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>With pocket computers selling for $200 and small hard drives fairly cheap as well, can someone explain why a company couldn't manufacture and sell a small portable device (like firestor) with a firewire input that would store live video from a cam for $300 to $400?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-battery-belt-should-i-buy-for-panasonic-hpx170#post-51316 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:35:51 +0000 satva 51316@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Which battery belt should I buy for Panasonic HPX170 that will last all day?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dte-focus-fs-100-038-anyone-heard-of-this-store#post-51230 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:15:52 +0000 Eventvideoguy 51230@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am in the market for a DTE (Direct-To-Edit) portable recorder.  <strong>Has anyone ever used one before.</strong></p> <p>I was researching the Focus FS-100 because I saw it on Ebay.  <strong>Has anyone used this model? </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Then I found that it was reviewed by Videomaker last year.</p> <p>The ebay auction looks like a good deal from a reputable dealer.  They have gotten back to me quickly on all my questions.  There is a bio on all their auctions and I have copied it below.  I guess my second question is...</p> <p><strong>H</strong><strong>ave you ever heard of this place before. </strong> They sound huge? <strong><em>F/Vesco</em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;&lt;strong style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;"Film/Video Equipment Service Co., based in Denver, Colorado, is renowned for being the largest Rental/Sales/Service facility between the two coasts. Serving film, broadcast and video production industries for 30 years, we are the experts that your peers have come to rely on day in and day out for their production needs.<br /> &lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;F/VESCO occupies over 52,000 square feet in our Denver headquarters, offering the highest quality equipment and service available in the industry today for production professionals nationwide. We do not ship internationally." </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/the-running-rig-camera-stabilizer#post-44951 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:11:26 +0000 Constantine 44951@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello everyone.</p> <p>Iam Constantine and Iam a steadicam operator,robotics operator as well as a designer in camera support systems.</p> <p>I have a new product coming up soon.Its the running rig  or RR-1 camera stabilizer.It a hand held camera stabilizer for small cams like the future scarlet, hd-xdcam,ikonoscope,mk2-5d ,aaton a-minima, and generaly ligh cameras of any kind.</p> <p>the RR-1 is stil under development and testing but you can get an idea of what it is at  <a href="http://www.the-running-rig.webs.com">http://www.the-running-rig.webs.com</a></p> <p>and you can email me any questions or feedback at <a href="mailto:ktirintzis@yahoo.com">ktirintzis@yahoo.com</a></p> <p>Thank you very much</p> <p>Constantine</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/monitor-speakers#post-49523 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:50:13 +0000 candjvideo 49523@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> What do you use for your NLE monitor speakers?  What is a good value without breaking the bank for a pair of active monitors for video production? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/do-they-make-a-hdd-or-flash-drive-kit-for-minidv-cameras#post-50928 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:46:20 +0000 Eventvideoguy 50928@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry:<br /> I know this is nearly an identical post as the other, but I wasn't able to edit the title. I found that the original looks more like a comparison question. I want to know if they even make one of these devices.</p> <p>I use a Sony VX2100 (MiniDV) camcorder. Lately I have been having more frequent problems with the tapes (Dropped frames, glitches, dirty heads, etc).</p> <p>Is there a Hard Drive or Flash drive adaptor available for this camera?</p> <p>Links would be very helpful. I don't have money to buy all new cameras, but I am willing to spend some money on something like this.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/whats-the-final-word-on-camera-stabilizers#post-49108 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:09:55 +0000 dwhisel 49108@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I own a Canon XL2 who has booked a couple weddings to shoot. But in my research to find the best video camera stabilizer, I'm at a loss as to which one to buy. Now, like most of us in this forum, I don't have $1,000 or more to spend on this problem; I'm just getting started. So, here is what I have learned:</p> <p>The Merlin Steadicam is out of my price range. The Varizoom FlowPod can't handle the weight. The Levelcam looks interesting but NOT professional. The Glidecam 4000 Pro looks like the best rig but as I read in reviews at B &amp; H and here, the Glidecam is too heavy for more than 10-15 minutes of shooting. As I read EarlC's comments, I would need to invest about another $1,500 to get to the low-end of the vest type camera stabilization systems.</p> <p>So, what do I buy? I'd like some help from everyone who has knowledge/experience with this age-old problem. (By the way, the Canon XL2 weighs in around 8 lbs)</p> <p>Thanks</p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tripod-adapters-for-handheld-flash-based-camcorders#post-50839 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:39:03 +0000 roystonlodge 50839@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I recently bought a Aluratek Cinecam HD.</p> <p>While I like the thing a lot, despite its limitations, the one thing that's really aggravating is that there's no way to mount it on a tripod.</p> <p>Are there any companies that make some sort of tripod adapter for these kinds of cameras?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hard-drive-or-flash-adaptor-for-minidv-cam#post-50918 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:42:08 +0000 Eventvideoguy 50918@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I use a Sony VX2100 (MiniDV) camcorder. Lately I have been having more frequent problems with the tapes (Dropped frames, glitches, dirty heads, etc).</p> <p>Is there a Hard Drive or Flash drive adaptor available for this camera?</p> <p>Links would be very helpful. I don't have money to buy all new cameras, but I am willing to spend some money on something like this.</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/us-resident-trying-to-buy-sanyo-xacti-vpc-hd2000#post-50835 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:44:40 +0000 dpilkington 50835@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Has anyone in the US bought the Sanyo Xacti HD2000? I have spoken with Sanyo US and they do not know when or if it will come to the states so I would like to know if anyone here has purchased it from some other source.<br /> Thank you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-recorder#post-50710 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:16:19 +0000 artismobile 50710@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I purchased a VRD MC5 Sony DVD recorder a few years ago. Works fine. I'm looking for a new DVD recorder for a back up to record live events. It's been a few years. Is there anything comparable or better for about the same amount of money ( $150.00) I like the Sony because it's portable. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/please-review-pentax-k7#post-50593 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:12:59 +0000 D0n 50593@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I shoot Sony camcorders (sr12 and hdr hd1) and Pentax d-slrs and do mostly weddings...<br /> I am currently considering buying the new k-7.<br /> I'm wondering if Videomaker would consider doing a review (or publishing one if I did one for you) to showcase this intersting camera (I have no affiliation or conflicts of intersts here...) but it seems to me that the Pentax 50mm 1.4, the Pentax 10-17 fisheye zoom, 100mm macro and 85mm soft focus lenses and k-7 body have alot to offer videomakers...</p> <p>the cost of Pentax gear is often considerably less than thier direct canon/nikon counterparts, and Pentax has full weathersealing and built in body image stabilation.<br /> Seems to me that it's worth looking at for videomakers out there..... </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-wireless-lavalier-mic-rental-or-purchase#post-50513 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:22:19 +0000 foochuck 50513@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Everyone,</p> <p>My wireless lavalier system was stolen last week. I have a wedding video coming up next week and I need to either rent or purchase a new one. Anyone know a place that rents out wireless lavalier mics or know where I can purchase a decent one - I will be up in Wilmington, Delaware - South Jersey, NJ area.</p> <p>Thanks for any info!</p> <p>-Charley </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-with-building-custom-editing-computer#post-50422 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:25:49 +0000 Franko 50422@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>A very good friend of mine (getting a degree in Computer Engineering.)is going to build me a custom computer. It is gonna cost a hell of a lot less then any from a brand. And obviously I want it specifically for editing, and other video/film tasks. </p> <p>My friend is a very smart tech guy, where I am not. So he raddled off names of video cards, sound cards, etc. that are top of the line for gaming mostly. But he knows nothing about Video Editing computer equipment, and I don't either. So I was wondering if I could get some help from the community.</p> <p>What should I get for a great video editing computer? what kind of Video Card, Sound Card, or any other cards that will aid in video editing. As well as what Media drives should I get, etc. If you could build your own system, what would you want in it as a video profesional?</p> <p>Thanks to all.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/low-budget-camera-mic#post-50321 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:08:59 +0000 MazdaMan 50321@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm looking for a Camera Mic to do low budget tech videos in place of the dredded in camera mic. I'll be using it both indoors and out, probably no farther than 15-20 ft. distance. Budget is $75, camera being used is a Cannon ZR930, I'm not worried about mounting. Here is the microphone I'm thinking of getting this one:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/444022-REG/Azden_SMX_10_SMX_10_Stereo_Microphone.html#specifications">Azden XMS-10 Microphone</a></p> <p>Does anyone have a better recommendation for less than $75? Also I plan to periodically use a 3.5mm extension to position the mic away from the camera, about how long can the extension be without causing too much noise in the line? </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-tripod-for-hvr-hd1000u#post-42572 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:44:32 +0000 mvaz 42572@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>� Newbie here needs some advice. I just purchased the HVR HD1000u and am looking to spend in the 150-200 dollar range for a tripod. I see a fluid head is the way to go, but other than that, I need some pro advice.�  Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Second question - Can I get a tripod with a controller at that price range and is it really necessary? Thanks in advance for any input.</p>