Remember the War between the States, the Trojan War, remember the Alamo? Now, those were real wars. However, us camcorder and video people have our own wars and battles as well.

How about the VHS versus Beta wars? Three chip versus one chip? VHS versus 8mm? S-Video versus regular video? Color viewfinders versus black&white? How about the new Digital Video battle?

But, have you heard about the zoom wars? Camcorder manufacturers are battling to see who can offer the biggest and most powerful zooms on their cameras.

I remember many years ago that if you had a 6x zoom, you were pretty hot stuff. Slowly the zoom ratios crept up to 8x, 10x and 12x. (I have always wondered why zoom numbers always ended in even numbers?)

For many years, the 12x zoom plateau was were most camcorders lived. There is a good reason for that. Even with the best image stabilization and expert camcorder holding technique, it is quite difficult to handhold a close-up of an image steady at the maximum 12x zoom.

Recently, the zoom wars have intensified. The numbers are once again starting to creep up. Companies like Canon, Hitachi and Samsung are marketing camcorders with 40x optical zoom or more. There is no way to hold it steady with just your hands.

Adding fuel to the fire is digital zoom. Recently, I have seen digital zoom numbers as high as 1000x! This is marketing hype. Its all BS. Unless you really, really have to, you never want to use digital zoom.

If you have used digital or electronic zooms, you probably realize that all digital zoom does is to magnify the image and make the middle larger. Any distortion or electronic noise gets amplified as well. The pixels of color and light that make up the image get bigger as well. As the digital zoom ratio increases, the image you see consists of fewer and fewer pixels, with each pixel just a lot larger. Eventually, all you get is pixels and you can’t even recognize what you are aiming at.

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Most camcorders offer three options for digital zoom. You can leave it totally off, you can go to the first level or detent, or you can maximize it. I personally prefer to usually max out my digital zoom at the first level. If you need to capture your images at the best quality, leave digital zoom off and just walk a bit closer!

By the way, there is no limit to digital or electronic zoom. As it is an electronic function, manufacturers can easily set it to what ever range they want. A camcorder manufacturer could offer 1000x digital zoom or more.

The secret of evaluating the quality of a digital zoom is the level of optical zoom it is based upon. For example, 100x digital zoom from a camera that offers 10x optical zoom means that the electronic image has been blown up 10 times. On the other hand, a 100x digital zoom on a camcorder with an optical zoom of 20x, only needs to blow up the image by five times. Hence the image generated by the camcorder with the 20x optical zoom will look a lot better than the image generated by the camcorder with only a 10x optical zoom.

The bottom line: Ignore Digital Zoom Numbers!

Yes, there are a few technology workarounds that can help improve the image, but in general, the greater the optical zoom, the better the image will look after digital enlargement.

Adding to this quality conundrum is digital image stabilization versus optical image stabilization. As mentioned earlier, it is quite difficult to hold an image steady at 20x. With today’s small camcorders, I find it difficult to handhold an image steady at just 6x or so. That is why image stabilization is so important. If you are not going to be using a tripod for your extended zoom shots, image stabilization can be a lifesaver.

The first image stabilization technologies were sort of funky and didn’t work well. You’d notice a freeze frame effect at times as the stabilizing circuitry tried to figure out just what image it should be holding steady, Over the last decade, image stabilization has made great moves forward. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic/digital. (Some companies call it digital, some call it electronic – it is basically the same) Both optical and electronic/digital use electronic technology but optical is based more on mechanical means and digital is based on electronic technologies.

Digital and electronic image stabilization, like electronic zoom, can degrade an image whereas optical image stabilization, like optical zoom, is a mechanical technology that has minimal effect on image quality. Most electronic/digital image stabilization technologies generate about 5% image degradation as they enlarge the center part of an image. The technology is still getting better. On some of the most recent camcorders you might not notice any difference when you turn on Image Stabilization versus when it is off.

A good hint is if the camcorder’s instructions recommend turning off electronic or digital image stabilization when you are using the camcorder on a tripod. The best quality images are generated by optical zoom combined with optical image stabilization. If you know in advance you are going to need to use large zoom ratios, digital or optical, use a tripod. That way, once you have your camcorder firmly locked down, you don’t need image stabilization and can turn it off.

Telephoto Lens Filters

Various manufacturers offer telephoto adapters that can be screwed onto the front of your lens and will optically increase the telephoto length. A 1.5x adapter lens will increase the overall zoom by 50%. You will still have the same ratio of 12 to 1 but everything will be 50% larger. Look at the front of your camcorder lens. Is there a set of lens threads that will enable you to screw on an accessory lens? Note what width lens you have. Most camcorders are in the 30 to 50mm range.

Telephoto adapters are not all the same. Sometimes they don’t fit quite right and when you zoom out to maximum wide angle you may see the sides of the adapter ring. Quality is also an issue. Whenever you add another lens between your subject and the camera, you end up degrading the image, however slight. The cheapest lenses are made of plastic and may unacceptably distort your image. Better lens are made from glass. However, a good glass telephoto adapter may cost more than your camcorder! I recommend taking your camcorder with you and trying different adapters and see what the image looks like. And, if you don’t have one already, buy a good tripod while you are at the photo store.

To Zoom or Not to Zoom

While we are on the subject of zooming, lets discuss the how and why of zooming. In my classes, I always stress that zooming is a crutch to be avoided. It is much better to physically pick up your camcorder and tripod and simply get closer to the subject.

Video is a medium of close-ups, of tight shots of faces and things. On most home TV sets, watching wide shots of buildings and landscapes doesn’t work well. With the advent of wide screen, high definition television this may change, but now is now.

Zooming does more than just make the image larger, it also reduces depth. A wide angle shot appears to have more depth, more of a 3D feel than a corresponding zoomed close-up. Maximum telephoto shots always give you a flat look opposed to the more real wide-angle image

I am sure you remember your first videotaping experience. You popped the tape in, hit record and began making a movie. You started zooming in and zooming out, zoom in – zoom out, it is a phase all first time videographers experience. And then while watching it back on your TV set, you wondered why you got seasick?

Zooming is to be avoided, especially zooming in on objects. I recommend getting a wide shot of an image, hit pause and zoom in to a tight shot, and then re-start recording. We don’t need to see the zoom in.

If you want to zoom out from a telephoto shot to a wide angle, try panning and moving the camera as you zoom out. Instead of zooming straight out, try moving the camera left or right as you zoom out to the wide angle. That way you are surprising the viewer – showing new and different parts of the image. By the way, by moving the camcorder, you camouflage jiggling and shaking.

I prefer camcorders with variable speed zooms. Variable speed zoom means the harder you push the zoom lever, the faster the camcorder zooms. Most camcorders provide variable zooms. A fast zoom enables you to follow a fast moving object; a slow zoom enables you to concentrate on a subject while languidly zooming out.

The Zoom Focus Problem

If you insist on zooming in on something, at least try to stay in focus. (Unless you really don’t want to) Most camcorders have an acceptable auto focus function that controls focus as you zoom from one object to another. However, your auto focus may be a bit slow, or you may be shooting in situations where it doesn’t work well. Shooting in dim light or shooting an object with lots of stripes can be tough on auto focus. Many auto focus circuits also have problems shooting through glass and screens or in shots with lots of foreground objects.

If you have to use manual focus, the secret is to zoom in using your maximum telephoto and focus on the object. Now zoom out to wide angle. As long as the distance between you and the subject doesn’t change, you should be able to zoom in and out over and over again, with the image staying in focus the entire time. Of course, if you follow my advice about never zooming in and just zooming out, your images will also be in focus as you pull back from the close-up.

Why not wide angle?

Even as the zoom war ranges, many of my videographer cohorts and I wonder, why not a wide-angle lens battle? Why aren’t camcorder manufacturers battling to see who can provide the widest angle?

Using a wide-angle lens enables you to get closer to your subject and show a larger angle of coverage. Remember the joke about the videographer trying to get a shot of his family standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon. He keeps telling them to back up and back up so he get the whole family in the shot? Having a wide-angle lens enables you to capture a bunch of people in a single shot, without having to pan sideways and up and down.

I love wide-angle shots – aside from the deep focus look, it is easier to shot wide angle. You don’t have to worry about focus or focal depth. Everything is in focus. I love being able to get within inches of someone’s face during an interview. I love the look of using wide angle during tracking shots and the incredible feeling of 3D that it creates. You can create dramatic shots like a close-up of someone’s face, in perfect focus in the foreground, while the background panorama of the Grand Canyon is also sharp and in focus. For example, check out the classic film Citizen Kane all the wonderful deep focus, wide angle shots. Wide-angle shots also minimize shaking and jiggle. It is very easy to walk along with someone and videotape while using wide angle. You don’t need to use image stabilization. Because the image is so wide and open, the motion of the camera is not as noticeable to the viewer when played back.

I have never seen any camcorders that include true wide angle at the bottom of their zoom lens ratio. The expensive and semi-pro Canon XLI-S includes a wide angle lens that can be used instead of the standard zoom lens that comes with the camcorder. However, that wide-angle lens is very expensive. One of my favorite camcorders, the Sony PD100 came with a high quality wide-angle lens adapter that screwed onto the front of the zoom. It was great.

You can find wide-angle adapters for many brands and models of camcorder. However, like telephoto adapters, the quality can vary from awful to wonderful. Unfortunately, using a cheap wide-angle lens is worse than using a cheap telephoto lens. Because everything is in focus, a small defect or even a lens smudge can be very obvious.

Even though I am raving about wide-angle lens adapters, remember that you can always use your maximum wide angle setting on your camcorder zoom lens. When I am shooting events and parties for my family, I mostly use my personal camcorder at its maximum wide angle and avoid even touching the zoom lever.

Zoom and The Internet

Internet video does not like zooms. This movement is not easy for video compression to handle and can cause your compression and conversion software to lower quality in order to handle the increased amount of information.

You don’t have to zoom live to create an interesting video. In fact, it may be a lot more dramatic and exciting to cut between shots at various zoom lengths. For example, start with a wide shot of a location and then cut to a medium shot that shows your two characters talking. Then cut to a close up of one as they try to make a point. Bam, bam, bam. It is more dramatic and will look better when streamed over the Internet.

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Mark Shapiro has been writing about consumer, broadcast and internet video for over 20 years. He has written for VideoMaker Magazine and Camcorder Magazine. He is currently Editor in Chief at Internet Video Magazine, the number one guide for those who want to learn how to shoot, make and post Internet Video. More info and thousands of articles at http://www.internetvideomag.com

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Ownership of camcorder or digital video is certainly a significant issue these days, particularly those whose hobbies are to spend a large amount of their time outside the home. In addition to just going out, numerous people are also interested in special occasions that are indoors such as dinners and parties.

But not every one of them has the means to afford camcorders for these occasions. One of the most significant points is that a camcorder by itself may cost more than the entire value of the party. The reason that camcorder rentals has become a very popular way of getting to use one is because it is without the high expense of having to buy one.

Depending on your perspective a camcorder rental is the same as owning one, except for the fact that it’s a short period of time. The majority of the time, numerous different camcorders, from the low-end ones to the midrange and high end high definition ones are available for rent at all rental stores. Indeed, the majority of the high-end advanced camcorders are much cheaper than what they would cost to purchase, for let’s say one or two days on a special occasion.

Special Packages

There are many stores, both online and around the country that offer smaller packages that have better quality camcorder rental services at a very reasonable price. And these packages come with various added accessories and equipment to be used together with the camcorder as well, such as the tripod, railings, lighting set and much more.

Going through online rental stores, there are many types of packages depending on the type of occasion and so on. Holidays are a very popular time to rent a camcorder and most of the time, camcorder rental services are more expensive during the Christmas and New Years holidays and usually you have to book them in advance.

To avoid disappointment, you should call and check again as the event or the day comes near. This applies especially if your occasion falls on the public holidays or seasonal holidays.

Renting a camcorder is indeed a very simple thing to do. One of the reasons that this service is so popular is due to the fact that it’s very cost effective. It is an easy task to find many different rental outlets or service centers in the yellow pages or online through the various search engines such as Google and Yahoo.

There are also several online auction, bidding and bargain sites which also have a category for camcorder rental services. Additionally, if you schedule a service early through these sites, at various times they may have seasonal discounts or weekend rentals, so now you have the ability to make use of the camcorder rental at the most affordable cost for you.

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IPod nano now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. iPod nano is making rock more glam with a polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen for your viewing pleasure. And making music mixes has never been easier.

Key Features Of Apple Ipod Nano

• Storage Capacity: 8 GB

• Number of Songs: 2000

• Main Storage Type: Built-in Memory

MP3 Player Features:

Built-In Video Camera, VoiceOver Feature, Built-In Speakers, Built-In FM Tuner, Built-In Microphone, Pedometer, Up to 5 Hours Video Playback.

Audio Playback File Format:

WAV, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless

The features remain pretty much the same as the 4th generation Nano apart from the obvious addition of video recording. This can be accessed through the menu and footage can be recorded in landscape or portrait. Sound will be captured too through the built-in microphone and sound is played when you view your footage back.

There are also 15 video effects so you can create a personal touch to your footage such as X-Ray or Sepia for example. When you connect your Nano 5G to your PC or Mac your footage is automatically sync’d so it is uploaded and saved, from there it can be transferred to your favorite networking sites to share with family and friends.

The Genius feature is, well, Genius. It will create a play list of songs that go well together and save them to play later or play straight away. The FM Radio +Live Pause features is really cool too. You can pause Live Radio and catch up again when your ready and will even let you rewind up to 15 minutes so you don’t miss a thing.

Performance :

Apple sets a high standard with the high quality of their products so naturally you expect great things. Unfortunately, with the new camcorder addition, its not all that great. We love the fact that its on an MP3 player and great for those youngsters who love to upload silly clips etc to YouTube but with the poor sound quality and washed out colours when filming outside it is not best to throw out your camcorders just yet! Video is recorded at 640×480 resolution at 2.5Mbps which is ok but this cannot be altered, there are no quality or settings adjustments.

No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano.

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Hd Camcorders: Reviews Of Different Models Of Hd Camcorders

Perhaps you intend purchasing a new camcorder; it is firmly recommended that you go for the high definition camcorder. HD camcorders will linger as the standard for both recording and displaying of every type of video in a few years. This is not to say that the high definition camcorders are to be used solely for filming and recording; you still have good SD (standard definition) camcorders in the market but they won’t produce the same result when blown up on your big screen.

Of course, we should expect a replacement of the HD with something better in the future as technology is forcefully advancing each day. However, the replacement of HD might not happen so soon. High definition shooting means that your memories are being proof-read provided that the HD device continues to be present. The best way to get a suitable camcorder is to shop smart and comparatively.

The Different Models of HD Camcorders in the Market

1. Canon Vixia HF S11

This model of Camcorder is the newest from Canon. It offers solid video performance as the previous S10. However, the low light sensitivity has not been improved. Also, certain features of this model of camcorder are not user-friendly with a newbie.

2. JVC Everio GZ-HM200 Camcorder

This mid-range high definition camcorder is a solid model. It features dual SD/SDHC memory card slots; also, the shooting experience it offers is reasonably straight forward. However, the HM200 has some handling issues that can be controlled. Generally, this model is quite good.

3. Panasonic HDC-HS300 Camcorder

This category of HD Camcorders is new flagship camcorders from Panasonic. The product offers wide range of manual controls, a retractable viewfinder, manual control ring, LCD screen and also fifteen hours of high definition video on the 120GB hard drive. This model is something that easily captures the attention of pros; it is one of the stunning electronics of the year.

4. The Olympus E-P1

This model is thereabout the smallest video-capable camera available in the market presently; it features an interchangeable lens system, 1280 x 720 HD video capabilities, a live auto focus, a
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compact design and a fundamental set of manual controls that function with video mode. Technically, this device is not a DSLR camera since it makes use of the Micro Four Thirds lens system.

5. Sony Handycam HDR-XR520VE Camcorder

This model is more like a compact consumer camcorder; it features a manual control dial, retractable viewfinder, a built-in GPS and a 240GB hard drive. The device also offers smooth/clear motion and also excellent noise levels.

6. Canon Vixia HF20 Camcorder

This is a new model of high definition camcorder; it is a product of a renowned and award winning linage. Its features include 32 GB of internal flash memory and other features found in the HF11 series. This model has attracted a lot of attention from consumers. However, it has a weakness in low light performance and seems to be characterized with substantial level of noise.

There are lots of other models of the HD camcorders today that you can check out. Just ensure that you are choosing smartly and rightly.

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Sony Dcr-dvd650 – Dvd Based Camcorder

What do you think about a camcorder that is DVD based? You might not prefer DVD storage, now that the card technology is the new favorite of camcorder users. Other than this there are also hard disk based camcorders lurking around. Sony DCR-DVD650 has one feature that might lure you in to the deal: the ability to create the DVDs on the spot.

The features of Sony DCR-DVD650 are:

1. 60x optical zoom and 2000x digital zoom
2. Simple operation
3. Records the videos to DVDs

The drawbacks of Sony DCR-DVD650 are:

1. Soft video quality
2. Visible purple fringe
3. DVDs are not ideal storage media

Design Aspects:

Sony DCR-DVD650 is available in black and silver colors only. It has a compact shape. The hand-strap and DVD drive gives a comfortable grip. You can flip out the 2.7-inch LCD display.

About Controls:

The DVD drive is located on the right side. A start/stop button sits on the back. You will find the zoom rocker and shutter release button on the top. Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot, mini-USB port button and display information button are located behind the LCD screen. A small door hiding the A/V output is located beneath the lens. You will find the Easy mode button, switch to change from recording to playback mode and a button to adjust exposure on left side of the lens.

Observed Quality:

The overall video quality of Sony DCR-DVD650 is soft in Tele Macro mode. There is visible noise and artifacts with purple fringe on the video clips while viewing in Full Screen. However, these video clips are good at YouTube dimensions. The white-balance, colors and exposure are good, but still the highlights look blown out. There is a good amount of artifacts and noise in low light videos. If you still like the low resolution recordings only for video sharing Web sites like YouTube, then the DCR-DVD650 is fine for you.

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The History Of Camcorder

A video camera and a VCR are two inseparable devices during the time when camcorder was not yet out in the market. JVC introduced VHS while Sony launched Umatic and Betamax making video recording more mobile. The VCR comprised of a detachable cassette player and a television tuner unit. Since during that time video cameras were initially intended for TV broadcasting purposes, the introduction of portable VCR’s and camera made significant impact to the broadcasting industry.

The giants that were responsible for the popularity of portable video recording made another history in 1982 when they initiated the camcorder era. JVC launched the VHS-C format Sony started selling Betacam, considered as the first professional camcorder. The VHS-C was basically a reduced-size cassette version of the VHS. On the other hand, Betacam was designed to be a standard for professional camcorders. It provided more superior images because of the component video it utilizes. But it was not accepted instantly since handling and operating of the VCR was the responsibility of a video engineer. When Betacam came to the scene, cameramen were obliged to manage both the video camera and VCR. Nevertheless this downside was immediately disregarded by the fact that cameramen have more freedom to move around because the cables between them and the VCR were eliminated. Since then Sony’s Betacam promptly became the standard for studio video editing and news gathering coverage.

The Japanese corporation was not contented with the success of Betacam. In 1983, it launched the first consumer camcorder, the Betamovie. The unit was huge and is normally resting on a shoulder since one hand is not enough to hold it. A lot of other consumer camcorders were released to the market after then which are even bigger than the Betamovie. Sony’s version had only optical viewfinders with no rewind or playback functionality. Using its VHS-C format, JVC soon marketed its own camcorder. The VHS-C cassette can hold tape that record 40 or 120 minutes of video whereas the mechanical adapter had playback capability. But Sony was not ready to lose the fight and redesign the Betamax lineup to build the Video8 standard. This new device used a tape that has a width almost 35% smaller that VHS and Betamax tapes. Video8 made use of an all-new metal composition vide cassette that remo
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ves the trouble of short running time. In 1986, Panasonic made an entry by releasing its full-sized VHS/S-VHS camcorders version that record up to 3 or 9 hours of video time. It was a success to many videophiles, university TV studios and industrial videographers.

Camcorders continued to evolve significantly over time and the digital era was an exception. The DV and miniDV were launched in the mid-1990s. The cassette tapes for these devices were even smaller than their Video8 predecessors. The miniDV also featured a more enhanced audio and video quality. Digital8 and MPEG2-based DVD camcorder were the succeeding variations of the DV. Currently, an entry-level camcorder will cost you about US$100.

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