How to Restore Deleted Sony Handycam Videos
The Sony Handycam is a digital camcorder that you can use to record home videos, sporting events or other types of activities. The video is stored on a hard drive that is built into the camcorder. If...
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How Can I Zoom in on a Picture & Make it Clear?
Zoom lenses allow photographers to capture subjects or candid moments that are out of reach or at a distance. The common drawback to using a zoom lens is that it is easy to make blurry pictures because...
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How to Use a Sony Handycam on My Mac
Sony Handycams are equipped with either a USB or Firewire (IEEE 1394) jack for connecting to a computer. Sony supplies drivers and editing software on a CD for installing on a computer so it can...
View ArticleHow to Repair a Flip Video
Flip Video users may experience a freezing LCD screen or other issues, such as computer incompatibility, outdated FlipShare software, Flip Video firmware issues and diminishing record time on the...
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How to Make a Transmitter & Receiver for a Camcorder
Making a wireless transmitter and receiver for a camcorder is very easy to do using basic video cables and a wireless A/V transmitter. This can be useful in film production where the camera is in a...
View ArticleHow to Transfer Canon FS100 Video to a PC
The Canon FS 100 digital camcorder uses the same flash memory technology popular in many computers, MP3 players and cell phones to record and save videos and still images. Paired with Microsoft Windows...
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Sony Handycam Vision Instructions
The Sony Handycam Vision handheld camcorder captures video footage and saves it to Hi8 cassette tapes. The Vision features a digital zoom, various shooting modes ("NightShot," "Sports," "Landscape"),...
View ArticleHow to Reset a Flip Ultra HD
The Flip Ultra HD is a hand-held digital camera and camcorder that records HD video. If you are having problems with your Ultra HD, such as it lagging, consider resetting the device to see if that...
View ArticleHow Do I Get My Sony Handycam to Eject My Tape?
When you use a camcorder to record videos of events, such as a family vacation or your child's first steps, you'll eventually want to get the recordings out of the camera so you can edit or store them....
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Canon 2000X Instructions
The Canon FS10, FS11 and FS100 camcorder models feature a 2000x digital zoom. When the 2000x digital zoom is utilized, the area is indicated in light blue on the liquid crystal display (LCD). The Canon...
View ArticleHow to Connect Sony Hi8 Camcorders to a PC
Many Sony camcorders record video onto tapes containing 8mm tape called "Hi8" tapes. Hi8 technology is now outdated and Hi8 decks (similar to a VCR, but for Hi8) are priced out of most consumer's...
View ArticleHow to Connect a Wireless Mic to a Camcorder
Going wireless for camcorder microphones makes sense to many videographers. Wireless mics eliminate cable clutter and are relatively straightforward to connect and operate. Wireless mic systems are...
View ArticleHow to Connect a Sony CCD-TRV138 Handycam to a TV
The Sony Handycam CCD-TRV138 camcorder uses Hi8 videotapes to record your home movies. In addition to the built-in liquid crystal display (LCD) screen on the camera you can connect the CCD-TRV138 to...
View ArticleHow to Stream Video From Handycam HDD
The Handycam is a brand of digital video camcorder manufactured by Sony. The camera contains a hard disc drive (HDD) for storing digital video recordings. Depending on your model, you can connect a...
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How to Transfer a Video to a Laptop
Transferring video onto your laptop is a relatively convenient process, though in some cases, you may need some additional equipment. Video from tape sources, such as DVCPRO HD, HDCAM SR, MiniDV,...
View ArticleHow to Stream HDMI From a Camcorder to a PC
You can connect a digital camcorder with an HDMI, or high-definition media interface, jack directly to a desktop or laptop PC with a matching jack for streaming video and audio. Most high-definition...
View ArticleHow to Record on Blu-Ray
Blu-ray disc recording is similar to recording or burning a disc in DVD format. The process requires a disc-burning program that has options for recording data and media files in a Blu-ray disc. You...
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How to Download Videos From a Sony HD Camcorder
If you've recorded a video on your Sony HD camcorder, transferring that video onto a computer allows you to save it, share it or edit it easily. Transferring the video from your video camera to the...
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How to Transfer a Movie From a JVC Everio to a Computer
Japan's JVC corporation produces the Everia line of HD and standard camcorders. Everia camcorders record video using the MOD file format standard for low definition video and TOD file format for high...
View ArticleHow to Transfer a Recording From a Panasonic PV-GS120 to a Computer
The Panasonic PV-GS120 is a MiniDV camcorder. The PV-GS120 comes with a USB connector which allows users to connect the camcorder to a computer. However the USB connector is use to transfer still...
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How to Install a Samsung Mpeg-4 (SEDG) Codec on a Computer
The SEDG video codec is a proprietary Mpeg layer-4 format developed by the Samsung corporation. Several Samsung camcorders save videos to their internal memory in the SEDG format. The Windows 7...
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How to Get Rid of Black Lines While Recording TV With a Camera
When a video camera is pointed at a cathode ray tube (CRT) computer or television screen, the result is always a thick, gray band that interferes with the camera's video display. This is caused by the...
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How to Use a Camcorder with Ustream
Ustream.tv is a website that consists of live video-streaming channels and networks. You can stream content online for free using a Ustream platform. Many camcorder devices support live streaming...
View ArticleHow to Manually Focus a Sony Handycam
Your Sony Handycam Digital Video Camera Recorder comes out of the box with various automatic settings, such as focus and exposure. Occasionally you may find it necessary to switch the focus setting to...
View ArticleHow to Transfer From a Panasonic NV-GS27
The Panasonic NV-GS27 is a DV camcorder that records footage to a digital DV tape. Once you have recorded footage onto the camera, you can transfer that video footage to your computer using a USB...
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How to Turn Off the Sound on a Sony Handycam
Sony Handycam camcorders have an LCD screen for framing your shots and, in some models, navigating the camcorder's menu system. You can also use the LCD screen to replay your videos. The Handycam also...
View ArticleBloggie Troubleshooting
The Sony Bloggie is a camera and camcorder designed for easy use with your computer. You may run into problems with your Bloggie from time to time. Possible problems include poor battery charge,...
View ArticleWhy Is There an SD Card Slot on the Canon XH A1?
The Canon XH A1 camcorder records high-definition video using cassettes, which may cause you to wonder why the device comes with a built-in SD card slot. The card slot is intended to give the...
View ArticleHow to Add a Handycam to Record to Your Computer
There are a couple of reasons to connect your Sony HandyCam camcorder to your PC. First, you probably want to export your home movies to your computer and save them for editing or viewing later. The...
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How to Use an HD Camcorder as a Webcam
Although many computer users opt to use traditional webcam devices for video streaming, HD camcorders provide a number of advantages. An HD camcorder shoots video at 30 frames per second compared to a...
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How Many Hours Does a 512MB Memory Card Hold When Filming?
The amount of hours of video recording time a 512MB memory card can hold depends on several conditions, each of which is determined by the digital video recording device’s settings and capabilities....
View ArticleMPEG Format on a Sony Handycam
The Sony Handycam is a line of devices that employs the MPEG format to record digital video. While MPEG is a set of open-source encoding profiles, Sony and Panasonic joined forces to use the technology...
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How to Get the Best Picture on a Sony Handycam
Whether vacations, weddings, birthday parties or kid's soccer games, video camcorders can record special moments in time for you to keep forever or share with friends and family. Of course, it it might...
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How to Turn Off Easy Mode on a Sony Handycam
The Sony Handycam includes an array of manual and automatic features, including focusing and exposure modes. The camcorder's Easy Mode feature places the device in automatic mode, eliminating the...
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How to Set the Date on a Sony Handycam
The Sony Handycam contains a date and time feature that enables you to time stamp videos as well as still photos. The feature is accessible at any time via the Settings menu and you can set the...
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Camcorders Compatible With the iMac
While most camcorders are considered to be compatible with Apple computers such as the iMac, a large variety require the purchase of an extra firewire cable or software to transfer video from the...
View ArticleHow Do You Recharge the Battery in a Jazz HDV-178?
A Jazz HDV-178 camcorder is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The battery pack should be charged as needed to maintain enough battery power to run the camcorder. If the camcorder is...
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Flip Ultra Won't Turn On
Cisco makes Flip camcorders. The pocket-size video cameras are designed to be plug and play. Users can record videos with their Flip Ultra, plug the device directly into their computer and immediately...
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Differences Between 8mm & Hi8
Two videotape formats, Hi8 and 8mm, have similarities as well as key differences. Using the wrong one in your camcorder could lead to lower resolution or might not work at all.
View ArticleHow to Transfer Video From a Canon Zr950 Camcorder to a Laptop Computer
The Canon ZR950 is an entry-level color digital camcorder released by Canon at the beginning of 2008. The camcorder has the dual capability of being able to capture video and take still images. Video...
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How to Charge a JVC Everio HDD
JVC Everio HDD (hard disk drive) camcorders provide the ability to record high-quality video and audio, with the added benefit of allowing 100 hours or more of recording time (depending on the...
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How to Eject a Tape in a Canon Camcorder
While many new camcorders make use of digital media as a means of recording and storing video, some prefer the reliability and physical form of the miniDV tape. The miniDV (mini-digital video) format...
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How to Import From a Sony Digital8 Camcorder
Digital8 is a digital tape (roughly the size of a cassette tape) used in older video cameras. The format is digital, but due to the large size of the tape it has been replaced by smaller recording...
View ArticleInstructions for the RCA Small Wonder HD Digital Camcorder
The RCA Small Winder HD video camcorder is a portable camera designed to fit into your pocket. Instead of saving video onto a tape or internal hard drive, it uses a microSD card, which in turn reduces...
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How to Transfer a Sony DCR-TRV120/TRV320 Video to Computer
Save recorded video from the Sony DCR-TRV120/TRV320 camcorder to the computer for editing purposes. The Sony DCR-TRV120/TRV320 is a Digital 8 camcorder that has a built-in 25x optical zoom. It is...
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How to Convert a Camcorder to Night Vision
Like many professional videographers, novice camcorder users often are exposed to a wide variety of situations not particularly ideal for recording video. Filming at night or in other environments...
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My Sony Handycam Is Not Recognized in Windows
The Sony Handycam is the brand name for a line of video camcorders that connect to other audio-video components, such as a TV or computer, for viewing or downloading video footage. The computer...
View ArticleHow to Fix a JVC Camcorder Condensation Error
Some models of JVC camcorders are equipped with a condensation sensor that measures air moisture. The sensor causes the camera to shut down if it detects high humidity that could cause lens fogging or...
View ArticleHow to Finalize a DVD-R With a Sony Handycam
The Sony Handycam is a hand held-digital camcorder that records high-definition video files that can be burned to DVDs. The movies you record are saved to a memory stick and can be transferred to your...
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Sony Handycam Instructions
The Sony digital Handycam camcorder records movies or still image and saves them to an internal hard drive, so there is no need to fuss with tapes, miniDVs or memory sticks (although there is a memory...
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