I am transferring my videos from Canon Z60 mini DV camcorder using FIREWIRE 1394 port and Windows Movie Maker. When I watch the same video by connecting the camcorder directly to TV via AV port, the quality of videos is very good. But when I transfer the videos to my PC, using firewire port and windows movie maker, I just receive a resolution of 320×240 pixels. This is very poor resolution. Is their any other form of transferring the Videos from mini DV cassettes to PC, keeping the QUALITY of the videos? Will using any other professional Video software while transferring will help? Do somebody know which FORMAT windows movie maker save the video in? Is is MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 for anyother format?
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Convert analog to digital?
31
Aug
I have lots of videos on 8mm tapes, and i want them in digital format (files on my computer). How do i do that?
I have a Sony Camcorder that uses 8mm tapes.
Thanks in advance.
Don`t forget that the best answer takes the 10 points!
Can PAL video camcorders play NTSC dv tapes?
31
Aug
thanks lere, my question was that if I buy a PAL camcorder, to play back my previously made NTSC tapes into my computer to make DVD’s will it play them without any problems, ie sound, video when I input them into my computer…merci. jj
Hey A7Xfan…need your help?
30
Aug
Can I post on youtube? My camcorder is a hi8, not digital. I do have some videos on CDRW’s can I post them also? Thanks
What does it mean if my mini DV Camcorder is showing black/gray/fuzzy images?
26
Aug
Our Samsung Mini DV Camcorder has all of a sudden been inconsistent when working. A few nights ago we filmed for about a minute before the screen turned into nothing but gray, black, and fuzz. The next night it worked again. Just today, I filmed for about a minute before it went back to the gray and black with no picture. Both times it did sit in a hot car for a few hours. Could this have something to do with it or could it be something else? Is it possible the heads need cleaned? Please help!
How can I record 8mm tape onto VHS or DVD?
25
Aug
I want to send a VHS or DVD (doesn’t matter which) to a friend. I need to copy it from an 8mm cassette to a video tape. I have tried the whole audio/video jack into TV and camcorder thing, I have tried just plugging it in, playing the film on the TV, putting in a blank video tape and hitting record, but it comes out completely blank. I have no idea what to do, and I was hoping to do this before Christmas. THANK YOU! And, oh, yeah, by the way, the video camera is not digital, it only tapes 8mm. The model # is CCD-TRV25, if that’s any help. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Question about MiniDV camcorders and video transfer?
23
Aug
I was wondering how MiniDV camcorders work when it comes to transferring footage to PC.. how long does it take? does it transfer a lot faster then the play time? Iike how long does it take per minute does it run the tape in like a FF to transfer or what? Also.. how do the clips go in does it separate each clip into it’s own file somehow or is it all one big video so u have to cut all the videos on the computer or what? I’ve only used SD and HDD I’ve never used MiniDV so Idk how they work.. I was looking at professional camcorders but they’re all MiniDV! like the Canon XH-A1 HD & Canon XL2.. how do they do it? I would think they’d all want hard disk and what would be the advantage of using tapes? plz help thx!
whats wrong with my samsung camcorder?
21
Aug
when i turn it on its flashes protection and it wont let me record just play back tapes ? its a SCL901 8mm digital signal processor
How do I transfer my mini dv camcorder cassette to my computer?
20
Aug
I have a samsung mini dv model number: SC-D353 and i want to transfer all my cassettes to my computer. Can anyone help me with this.
Questions about DV Camcorders….!?
19
Aug
I am looking to buy a camcorder because the one I had crapped out on me years ago but I am looking to update!!! Should I even buy a DV Camcorder? Is there anything better than that? Can I erase any part of the video using a mini-dvd while filming? Can I stop and record later like a CD-RW or would it save without being able to add to it???
Ahhhhhh so many questions!!!!!!!! : /
This is only for family purposes so it’s not like I’m a video pro… I just want to know what’s good out there! How many formats are there and which ones are most compatible with a DVD player or computer?
I need a Mac compatible HD video camera and somewhat cheap editing software?
19
Aug
I’ve been looking around (with not too much luck) to find a pretty nice HD camcorder and video editing software for the Mac. I’m trying to find the camera for under $400, and the software nothing too fancy but I’d like green-screen compatibility. Anyone have any tips? It would mean a lot!
camcorder batteries?
16
Aug
Hi, I have a digital 8mm sony handicam. It is about 10 years old, but has not seen much use. I have two batteries, the one it came with, which is good for about one hour and the second is good for about three hours. The second battery is made by sony for sony so its not after market. Problem, when both batteries fully are charged, they both act like they are about to die. Example, the three hour battery is fully charged, according to the read out it states 2:56, thats two hours and fifty six minutes at full charge. Then, when I use said battery is works fine for about ten minutes then shuts down stating low battery charge. The battery that came with the camcorder does likewise. Why is this? Thanx, Robert
Hard Drive Camcorders – battery?
13
Aug
I want to know if there are hard drive camcorders that have long battery life (2-3 hrs or even more / do they even exist?). It’s a hassle to carry multiple 1 hr replacement batteries.
I was thinking about getting the JVC Everio GZ-MG360 (or 365).
What is the best MINI-DV camcorder that costs less than $400?
13
Aug
I really want to get a mini-dv (no other formats) camcorder because I will be going to Paris this summer. I want to get one that costs under $400. It would be nice if it could have at least 30x OPTICAL zoom and a high quality lense. Image stabilization (and other features which stabilize the image and make it clearer) are also musts. What recommendations do you have?