Mac Compatible SD Memory Camcorder Help!

[Fantom555]

I have the Samsung SC-X210L camcorder and it uses SD cards. This Camcorder is not compatible with the mac i have to convert all the files and that is a pain and so far i cant get the avi files to work. I want to buy a new camcorder this is small like this i only use it for kids and some other miner use not big into video yet, What would be a good camcorder for me to buy. i like the SD issue because its compact. i am open to all suggestions or help.

thank you.

 

[ChrisA]

Almost any Mini DV camera would be good. Even a four year old used camera from ebay could give better results then one of those memory card based cameras. The limitations of the physically smaller mini DV camera are their low light ability, maybe you do not care about this

 

[kkat69]

I have the Samsung SC-X210L camcorder and it uses SD cards. This Camcorder is not compatible with the mac i have to convert all the files and that is a pain and so far i cant get the avi files to work. I want to buy a new camcorder this is small like this i only use it for kids and some other miner use not big into video yet, What would be a good camcorder for me to buy. i like the SD issue because its compact. i am open to all suggestions or help.

thank you.

I guess if you want guarenteed compatibility take a look at the Apple.com store under camcorders. The ones they list there are definitely compatible. I have a JVC Enviro which uses and internal hard drive and is totally compatible. I did need to buy the Quicktime mPeg converter (20 bucks) and now it's flawless.

Your camera should work but we don't know exactly what you mean by "not compatible" It might be you just need the mPeg converter to import into iMovie.

Does your Mac show a Harddrive icon on your desktop when you connect it? If so then we're almost there. Is it that it just doesn't recognize the video files? Does iMovie not recognize it (this could be a number of things)?

A quick google brought up this page:

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/sportscam/vpost?id=1078186

Do a google on your camera model number and use various combinations of "Samsung SC-X210L" and the words "Mac", or "OS X", or "Tiger Leopard" etc.

That camera IS supposed to be mac compatible but it appears the video format is not Quicktime compatible and you just might need a converter.

 

[Fantom555]

Thank you all for help. but The AVI files from the Samsung camera require a special codec that is not available for the MAC. Will the mpeg 2 option help.

 

[kkat69]

Thank you all for help. but The AVI files from the Samsung camera require a special codec that is not available for the MAC. Will the mpeg 2 option help.

Did you read the entire thread I posted? I still see this:

[Offline] hawaiigreg

Registered: 09/10/05
Posts: 17


Old post 12/13/06 at 02:26 AM #125
So, finaly, we have a solution. Much aloha to skier8689 and bizdizzle. If you guys are ever in Hawaii, send me a link, I'll treat you to a island tour and luau.

I own a G3 500mhz Powerbook, a G4 Dual 800 desktop, a G5 Imac (flatscreen) and a 1.66Ghz Intel Core Duo Mac Mini.


All the "G" computers are running OSX 10.3.9 with Quicktime Pro 7.

After deleting all the Divx references in the Quicktime folder of each "G" computer's library, I used the Samsung Codecs I obtained from Bizdizzle's link:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bizdizzle/Stuff/samsung codecs.zip


The mac mini with the Intel chip runs OSX 10.4.8, with Quicktime Pro 7.1.3.

After deleting all the Divx references in the Quicktime folder of the Intel Mac Mini computer's library, I used the Samsung Codecs I obtained from skier8689's link:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/perian.html

As an aside, I restarted each computer after trashing the original divx files, and restarted again after copying the new files to the Library's Quicktime folder. I first opened the original AVI files in Quicktime Player with no problem. I then imported the files in IMovie with no problem. On the "G" computers, I then imported the files to final cut pro. So far, I have had no problems with playback. I intend to export all AVI files to MOV files using the batch export feature in FCP.

So it seems the Samsung codecs work well with the "G" computers, but not the Intel Macs. The Perian download works with the Intel, but I did not load it to the "G" computers as they seem to be playing fine now with the Samsung codecs. Again, I did trash the original divx files, followed by a restart before copying the replacement files.

Guru, you should be ashamed for not blast emailing this fix to everyone on the message board and creating a special link to these fixes. It seems as though it is what everyone has been trying to get from your company for over a year now. Hopefully, I will be able to transfer all my files with no hiccup, after which, the Sports Camcorder will be permantly retired and replaced with an already purchased competitor that has proven itself to work as advertised.

This whole experience has soured my opinion of Samsung as a company and in the future, I will not purchase ANY product with the Samsung name. Please forward this to your superiors, and to your marketing people who may have a concept of the powers of word-of-mouth advertising. This issue has been the subject of many discussions with friends, family members and business associates in the video field (whom I've consulted to try and find a solution). I may be only one customer, but will be more than willing to share my experience with anyone should the topic come up.

Best of luck to everyone else here.

skier8689 and bizdizzle, my offer stands, thank you again for accomplishing something that a multi-billion dolloar corporation and more than a few paid "experts" could not.

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dakine
[Offline] theguyfromplaces

Registered: 12/06/06
Posts: 3


Old post 12/15/06 at 03:45 PM #126
alright so im very happy now. FINALLY got it to work. I dont have to buy a new camera now. VERY VERY HAPPY.
my problem... i was trying to open the files that were imported when i had divx and it turned the files into divx format... only took me a month to figure that one out.
so maybe obvious for some but something that might not come across to others... re-import the files from you camera or at least make sure theyre still .avi

Sorry about my screw up and bugging you guys
at least theres finally a defenite fix
thanks

from what they say they CAN use the files