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Recommend A Flash Memory Camcorder

Gkarris

gkarris said:
What's a good flash memory camcorder?
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Seems you have put your thoughts around a target technology, namely flash. Don't get me wrong, there are many decent flash based camera's ranging from a few hunderd to a couple of thousands of dollar/euro's.
The big question for you first is: What workflow do you prefer. What fits best with your way of capturing, tranferring to Mac, editing, archiving, back-up and distribution. You may find that flash is very useful for fast paced news editing, but less usable for making your 6 hour footage summer holiday movie.

gkarris said:
What software is used to edit the video from one? ... turning out to just put the vids on my computer.
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As stated, editing is part of your workflow choices. iMovie, FCE and FCP and Adobe Premiere will be able to edit footage from almost any camera ... but depending on the codec used upon capture, your editing software may require some intermediate steps. Search this forum on the debate AVCHD versus HDV or another one Tape versus HDD versus flash.
Be ware: the more modern (read efficient) the codec, the more CPU power and/ or disc space your Mac will need.

Good luck with your choice.

regards
Coen
 
^^^

Well, I tried the clips at the Apple Store on the White MacBook (the only computer there with iLife '09).

The clips are compatible with Mac (of course - they are in QT), and the IS seems to work good - I just didn't know how to work it fully.

It seems that it takes longer to stabilize a 1080 source compared to a 720 source.

As far as output for iMovie - it won't output to HD? I can only output to some lower rez???

I guess that's where iLife '10 comes in... :rolleyes:
 
Just a heads up... I find that I love using MiniDV tapes. There's a variety of reasons... if you know already, and just want a memory stick cam... that's cool...

But, using MiniDVs arguably allows for better quality video, easy and cheap backup storage (can even output to tape with a finished project), and nearly unlimited storage for long projects (just buy a few more tapes for a few bucks and you got 60 mins per tape). Also, if your HDD craps out, you don't lose everything in one shot. For some people, a crapped-out HDD with all their video would be like having a fire in their office... they lose all their work.

Just a few thoughts.
 
Courtaj said:
iMovie outputs 1920x1080 if you want it to.
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Thanks, found it on using my iLife '08 - under "Export" and use MP4 settings...

mithrilfox said:
Just a heads up... I find that I love using MiniDV tapes. There's a variety of reasons... if you know already, and just want a memory stick cam... that's cool...

But, using MiniDVs arguably allows for better quality video, easy and cheap backup storage (can even output to tape with a finished project), and nearly unlimited storage for long projects (just buy a few more tapes for a few bucks and you got 60 mins per tape). Also, if your HDD craps out, you don't lose everything in one shot. For some people, a crapped-out HDD with all their video would be like having a fire in their office... they lose all their work.

Just a few thoughts.
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Thanks. We use DV tapes at church. The only thing with the old tape format is durability with all the moving parts.

Solid-State is definitely the future.
 
I just bought the Aiptek A-HD GVS from Amazon. I was debating between it and the MinoHD but the LCD on the Aiptek looks to be a bit better and the GVS provides stabilization. It was $50 more ($214) but it also has the ability to expand the memory (SD format).

I checked some of the videos on vimeo and they looked pretty good for the price. I'll let you guys know how it turns out.
 
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