Panasonic rethinks their high-end ultrazoom, returning the flagship to five-star status with a reduction in resolution that paradoxically boosts image quality. Easy to recommend.
The advantages of bridge cameras are many. They handle like an SLR, yet give you a huge zoom range without the bulk and cost. And compared to most compacts there’s a greater range of control.
So it is with the FZ150. The zoom is longer, at 24x, than most compacts can offer, giving a huge range of 25mm to 600mm (35mm equivalent).
Aperture and shutter priority, full manual and program modes give you plenty of control, and it’s packed with SLR-style dials, knobs and buttons. A mode dial on top helps you flick between settings quickly, there’s a thumb wheel for adjusting settings such as aperture, and a dedicated movie button.
It captures RAW and JPEG images at 12.1 megapixels, and video at 1080p and 50fps in either AVCHD or MP4 format, and it sports a 202kpixel electronic viewfinder as well as a 3in fully articulated screen. Impressively, there’s also a hotshoe for mounting a flash, and a 2.5mm jack for connecting an external microphone.
The half-inch sensor can’t match an SLR’s for size and light-capturing capabilities, but responsiveness and performance is very good. We measured a shutter lag of 0.4 seconds and shot-to-shot performance at 0.8 seconds – as good as any compact we’ve seen before. Even with the flash on, that only drops to one second between shots, and in burst mode you can shoot 12 shots at full resolution in a second.
And quality, despite the small sensor, is stunningly good. At full zoom and full wide, shots look sharp across the board, with no fringing or distortion. Automatic exposures were consistently expertly judged and colours perfectly balanced. In low light, even at ISO 3200 noise is remarkably well controlled, although some detail is inevitably lost as the camera’s noise reduction routines battle to produce clean images.
In video mode, it’s even better. The Active Power OIS image stabilisation system works brilliantly to smooth out hand shake, to the extent that it’s even possible to walk while shooting without producing jittery footage. Autofocus is fast and the zoom motor, while just about audible in a quiet room, is silent in most everyday situations.
The quality of footage is surprisingly clean in low light, near-flawless in good light, and audio from the built in stereo microphones is excellent. An option on the mode dial, meanwhile, allows you to use the camera in aperture and shutter priority, program and full manual, and adjust the ISO sensitivity. You can’t make changes while shooting, though.
All in all, the new top-end bridge camera from Panasonic is a triumph. It’s the fastest camera of its type we’ve ever tested, and faster than any compact we’ve ever looked at. It’s stuffed with controls and features, and it produces excellent quality stills. The price might seem a little high at the outset, but when you consider you’re getting video quality to rival the best single-sensor camcorders, as well as a 600mm zoom lens, it suddenly looks an absolute steal.
To end on a positive, if you don’t want the perceived ‘hassle’ of a DSLR and swapping lenses and a big zoom is really top of your priority list, then the FZ150 handles well, takes good quality stills and video and offers the flexibility that a pocket compact doesn’t. It’s one camera capable of handling many jobs and is such is a good all rounder if you can shop around to find a more competitive price.
Related software:
HD Video Converter for Mac is the perfect Mac HD converter to convert HD video and convert video to HD on Mac OS. It can convert HD videos such as MTS, M2TS, TS, MKV, TP, TRP, M5S, MOD, TOD, MPEG2 HD, MPEG4 HD, MOV HD, WMV HD, AVI HD etc. and regular videos such as AVI, ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, FLV, 3GP, 3G2, DIVX, M4V etc. to various video formats and almost all players.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Comparison of Canon HF G10 and Sony Handycam HDR-CX700V
There are a variety of features to look at when it comes to image and video quality. Some of the things to consider are the zoom, still camera resolution, focal length, LUX rating and recording speed. All of these features combined make sure that you get a quality image in whatever lighting or position you may be standing.
Canon HF G10 Comparison
We enjoyed many of the updates initiated by Sony on the HDR-CX700V, but the truth is, we liked the updates made by Canon on its new Vixia HF G10 even more. Canon tried out a new sensor system on the HF G10 that uses a smaller concentration of pixels on its CMOS imager. The idea paid off, as the HF G10 currently sits atop our rankings as the best camcorder for low light videography. This new sensor system did force the G10 to take a hit in other categories, particularly still image performance, but we felt the benefits in low light far outweighed the camcorder’s detriments elsewhere.
The big feature the HF G10 lacks, however, is a Full HD 1080/60p record mode. Canon, who has long been known as the king of multiple frame rate options, has yet to offer a 60p record mode on any of its consumer camcorders. The HF G10 does have a PF24, PF30, and 24p record mode, though, so it is not without options. The fact that Sony finally got around to offering multiple frame rates this year on the CX700V is very exciting, and it gives consumers who are looking for 24p recording more options.
Canon also wins the battle in terms of handling and controls. The HF G10 has more control options, a better designed lens ring, and the body of the camcorder feels more rugged and professional. The Sony HDR-CX700V is no chump when it comes to controls, but its poorly-designed adjustment dial and lack of advanced controls would probably not satisfy a professional or prosumer videographer.
The competition here is close, particularly because Sony implemented so many long-awaited features on the new HDR-CX700V, but the Canon HF G10 is still the better product for someone looking for a professional-grade camcorder. The Sony HDR-CX700V may be the better choice if you are a more novice camcorder user, but you still want access to top-level image quality. We also love that the CX700V can record standard definition video if you want to (in addition to HD). This makes it a great “bridge” model for those who want to shoot in both formats.
About AVCHD you also can learn:
Software: AVCHD Video Converter for Mac, designed for converting Sony, Panasonic, Canon and JVC high definition consumer cameras’ video (.mts or .m2ts file extension) to the papular video player supported formats, such as MP4, MOV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, etc.
Article: import AVCHD video to FCP
Canon HF G10 Comparison
We enjoyed many of the updates initiated by Sony on the HDR-CX700V, but the truth is, we liked the updates made by Canon on its new Vixia HF G10 even more. Canon tried out a new sensor system on the HF G10 that uses a smaller concentration of pixels on its CMOS imager. The idea paid off, as the HF G10 currently sits atop our rankings as the best camcorder for low light videography. This new sensor system did force the G10 to take a hit in other categories, particularly still image performance, but we felt the benefits in low light far outweighed the camcorder’s detriments elsewhere.
The big feature the HF G10 lacks, however, is a Full HD 1080/60p record mode. Canon, who has long been known as the king of multiple frame rate options, has yet to offer a 60p record mode on any of its consumer camcorders. The HF G10 does have a PF24, PF30, and 24p record mode, though, so it is not without options. The fact that Sony finally got around to offering multiple frame rates this year on the CX700V is very exciting, and it gives consumers who are looking for 24p recording more options.
Canon also wins the battle in terms of handling and controls. The HF G10 has more control options, a better designed lens ring, and the body of the camcorder feels more rugged and professional. The Sony HDR-CX700V is no chump when it comes to controls, but its poorly-designed adjustment dial and lack of advanced controls would probably not satisfy a professional or prosumer videographer.
The competition here is close, particularly because Sony implemented so many long-awaited features on the new HDR-CX700V, but the Canon HF G10 is still the better product for someone looking for a professional-grade camcorder. The Sony HDR-CX700V may be the better choice if you are a more novice camcorder user, but you still want access to top-level image quality. We also love that the CX700V can record standard definition video if you want to (in addition to HD). This makes it a great “bridge” model for those who want to shoot in both formats.
About AVCHD you also can learn:
Software: AVCHD Video Converter for Mac, designed for converting Sony, Panasonic, Canon and JVC high definition consumer cameras’ video (.mts or .m2ts file extension) to the papular video player supported formats, such as MP4, MOV, AVI, 3GP, FLV, etc.
Article: import AVCHD video to FCP
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Camcorders of MOD video format and what is MOD?
MOD Camcorder:
JVC MOD camcorders
2004: GZ-MC100 (SD), GZ-MC200 (SD)
2005: GZ-MG30 (HDD), GZ-MG70 (HDD)
2006: GZ-MG37 (HDD), GZ-MG77 (HDD), GZ-MG505 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)
2007: GZ-MG130 (HDD), GZ-MG155 (HDD), GZ-MG175 (HDD, SD/SDHC card), GZ-MG255 (HDD), GZ-MG555 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)
2008: GZ-MS100U (SD/SDHC card)
2008: GZ-MG7230 (30 GB HDD, MicroSD)
2009: GZ-MG630 (60 GB HDD, MicroSD), GZ-MG670 (80 GB HDD, MicroSD), GZ-MG680 (120 GB HDD, MicroSD)
JVC TOD camcorders
2007: GZ-HD7 (HDD, SD/SDHC), GZ-HD3 (HDD, SD/SDHC)
March 2008: GZ-HD5 (HDD, MicroSD), GZ-HD6 (HDD, MicroSD)
June 2008: GZ-HD30, GZ-HD40 (HDD, MicroSD, capable of both TOD and AVCHD recording)
Panasonic MOD camcorders
2003: SV-AV100 (SD card)
2005: SDR-S100 (SD card)
2006: SDR-S150 (SD/SDHC card)
2007: SDR-S10 (SD/SDHC card), SDR-H18 (HDD, SD card), SDR-H200 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)
2008: SDR-H20 (HDD, SD/SDHC card), SDR-H60 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)
2008: SDR-S7 (SD/SDHC card)
2008: SDR-SW20 (SD/SDHC card)
2009: SDR-SW21 (SD/SDHC card)
2009: SDR-S26 (SD/SDHC card)
2010: SDR-S50 (SD/SDHC/SDXC card), SDR-T50P, SDR-T55P (SD/SDHC/SDXC card, internal flash), SDR-H85P (SD/SDHC/SDXC card, hard drive)
Canon MOD Camcorders
2008: FS100 (SDHC), FS10 (SDHC), FS11 (SDHC)
2009: FS200 (SDHC), FS21 (SDHC), FS22 (SDHC)
MOD is a computer file format used primarily to represent music, and was the first module file format. MOD files use the “.MOD” file extension, except on the Amiga where the original trackers instead use a “mod.” prefix scheme, e.g. “mod.echoing”. A MOD file contains a set of instruments in the form of samples, a number of patterns indicating how and when the samples are to be played.
MOD and TOD are informal names of tapeless video formats used by JVC (MOD and TOD), Panasonic (MOD only) and Canon (MOD only) in some models of digital camcorders. Format names correspond to extensions of video files. Neither JVC nor Panasonic, who pioneered the format, explained meaning of the file extensions, and the formats were never given an official name. MOD is used exclusively for standard definition video files, while TOD is used for high definition files. Both MOD and TOD are file-based formats that are stored on a random-access media.
JVC was the only supporter of TOD format. In 2008 JVC released several hybrid TOD/AVCHD consumer models, and some AVCHD only models. Consumer high definition camcorders offered by JVC since 2009 record only in AVCHD format. Professional JVC tapeless camcorders, introduced in 2009, use XDCAM EX format, licensed from Sony. Like TOD, XDCAM EX employs MPEG-2 HD codec. Unlike TOD, XDCAM EX is widely used in professional video. As of 2009, MOD format is still being used in standard definition camcorders manufactured by JVC, Panasonic and Canon.
Related Software
MOD converter for Mac is a Mac MOD converter to convert MOD on Mac. It give a way to convert MOD on Mac. You can convert MOD, HD TOD, MKV and regular video AVI, M4V, ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, FLV, 3GP, 3G2, DIVX to 3GP, 3G2, MKV, MOV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, M4V, FLV, SWF, DV and so on. So With it you will convert MOD to all sorts of players and applications such as iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, PSP, Creative Zen, cell phones, Zune, BlackBerry, Gphone, iRiver, Palm, Walkman, iDVD, iMovie, iTunes.
You can learn convert Canon FS video to Mac.
Monday, November 28, 2011
What should you notice when you buying a Digital Camcorder
The questions that you may ask to learn more:
1: Which media?
In other words: what does the camcorder record its video to? This is the most fundamental way to classify camcorders. The most popular media is MiniDV, little cassettes that are the media of choice. MiniDV records the highest quality video in the consumer market because there is virtually no compression – the squeezing that can occur to data between captured and conversion into a readable file. After you have known what does the camcorder record its video to that you can know how to playback video on mac or windows pc.
2: Expandable battery?
Camcorders run out of juice sooner than you expect, and included batteries don’t last much longer than an hour, generally. We always recommend carrying a backup battery, but another solution is to purchase an additional battery that’s designed to provide longer life.
3: Manual control?
Manual controls, to put it simply, are any controls that change the way the video is recorded. Some camcorders offers a setting for complete manual control, meaning you have authority over all the typical settings: white balance, aperture (exposure), shutter speed, focus, and gain. Other camcorders have "priority" modes, which hand over the reigns on one control at a time and automatically correct the rest according to your adjustments. Often there is one priority mode for aperture and another for shutter speed.
One of the most important controls is manual white balance. What is manual white balance? It’s the ability to tell the camcorder’s chip what the color white should look like in any given environment. By pointing it at a white surface and telling it, "This is white," the chip can then calibrate the other colors. White balancing improves color reproduction. Without it, you’re stuck with a potentially inferior automatic white balance.
Other manual controls allow you to adjust how much light is allowed into the lens. Aperture controls the light by literally narrowing the opening it shines into, and shutter speed (you guessed it) changes the speed of the shutter. Closing it every 1/2 second is extremely slow and lets in a great deal of light, while 1/2000 is quite fast. Some camcorders will offer gain control. Gain is a digital boost to the incoming signal. Increasing the signal will brighten the image, but will also increase the noise in that signal. Panasonic camcorders historically offer the best manual control options in the consumer range.
4: How’s the auto mode?
Not all auto modes are created equal. Some camcorders permit users to still change a few settings in auto mode. Do you want your auto mode to be totally foolproof and keep you from accidentally changing anything, or do you want to be able to tweak a little? See what you can change in it. You might be perfectly happy with your machine’s auto mode and never want to move beyond it, or you might find it too limiting while the advanced modes are too overwhelming, and never wind up using the camcorder at all. Get a feel for the auto mode to see if it’s a setting you’re comfortable learning in.
5: What ports does it have?
Most camcorders should have at least two ports, or places to connect cables to: a USB port, for digitally transferring footage to your computer, and an A/V port, for transferring footage with the old analog method that televisions use. MiniDV camcorders will also have a DV (digital video) port. The camcorder you’re after probably has a few other ports as well.
Some camcorders will have a composite port, which is basically an A/V port in a different shape that takes a different type of cable, one that has one plug going into the camcorder but breaks into three plugs coming out: two for audio and one for video. An S-Video port is also like an A/V port, but better; it separates the data into more channels and thereby provides a clearer picture. Some camcorders will have a port for flash media dedicated to capturing still photos. Some will have a fixture on the top called a shoe, designed for holding accessories like lights and microphones. A hot shoe (as opposed to a cold shoe) enables communication between the two devices directly, instead of having to use a cord, as well.
6: How about the model above? Below?
Here’s a dirty little secret of the camcorder industry: frequently, models in the same line will have very few differences between them, and those that are there are superficial. Often two or three models together in a lineup will have the same sized imager and same type of processor inside, and therefore produce video that looks nearly indistinguishable. It’s like selling two versions of a car that have the same engine, but one lacks air conditioning and a sun roof; only the whistles and bells differ—the next camcorder model down may have a little less optical zoom, a shoe that’s cold rather than hot, and a port or two less. But those superficial differences can spell at least $100, maybe $200, in additional costs for you.
7: Accessories?
Though the salesperson might stumble on your other questions, depending on her level of camcorder knowledge, this should be an easy question for her to answer. Salespeople are expected to sell, and if you hint that there are other things you want to buy, they should be happy to list them for you.
Listen carefully. The list of accessories shouldn’t affect your decision to purchase a particular camcorder, but you should still be aware of what’s out there. Why? That new camcorder is merely the centerpiece of your upcoming technological entourage. You’ll probably need to buy media for it, like MiniDV tapes or DVD discs; you might want a camera bag, a tripod for steadier shots, a white balance card, accessory lenses… you get the idea. You might not be buying this stuff now, but you probably will someday, and you should inform yourself of what’s ahead. (Read more about buying accessories here.)
8: What is your return policy?
It might not be camcorder related, but it’s an important question to ask. Suppose you do buy that gleaming beguiling cam and take it home, but find out it’s not everything you dreamed it would be—or it turns out that your bratty brother wanted more games for his PS2 instead. Fancy an $800 paperweight? We didn’t think so. Before it comes to this, make sure that the retailer will permit you to return your camcorder; if it’s part of a special sale, they may not take it back. Or they may only give you store credit in exchange instead of cash, or there may be a time limit on returns.
9: Can I see that thing for a second?
This is a vital and frequently overlooked step to take before handing over the credit card. The person who receives this gift will spend a lot of time holding it. You should try holding it, too. Make sure that little machine handles as good as it looks. Are the buttons and switches easy to reach? Are they big enough? Does the camcorder feel balanced? Is it light enough? Can you find your way around the menus on the LCD screen without the Rosetta Stone? Your potential purchase needs to feel at home in your hands, and besides, you can tell a lot about a camcorder just by fiddling around with it—how durable it feels, if it’s designed well, whether or not the zoom toggle functions smoothly. Play with it until you’re satisfied you have a feel for the model. Don’t let the salesperson rush you. They’re getting paid to be there. You may also want to handle a few other models you aren’t even interested in, just to get a sense of what feels right and what you’re looking for.
10: Can you put this aside?
We know, we know. You’ve found the camcorder of your wildest dreams, and you can’t wait to whisk it away. But you really should. You haven’t fully checked out your prospective purchase yet, and there’s only so much you can learn from a trip to the store. So now what?
Go back home and look through the CamcorderInfo.com reviews or reviews form other websites. On our site we test cams for color accuracy, resolution, and low light performance, in both video and stills (if the camcorder can take them), and sometimes the camcorder that has a fine-looking picture on the LCD screen will produce dark grainy video on a real monitor. Trust us, you’ll be glad you checked.
And besides, it’s always a good idea to take a step back and think before making any major purchase. For some of us, even a low-end camcorder costs a lot of money. True, you can always return it if you’ve educated yourself about the store’s return policy, but it’s less hassle to avoid an ill-advised purchase in the first place than it is to undo it. So take some time and spend the evening dreaming about that special camcorder. If you still want and respect it in the morning, you know where to find it.
1: Which media?
In other words: what does the camcorder record its video to? This is the most fundamental way to classify camcorders. The most popular media is MiniDV, little cassettes that are the media of choice. MiniDV records the highest quality video in the consumer market because there is virtually no compression – the squeezing that can occur to data between captured and conversion into a readable file. After you have known what does the camcorder record its video to that you can know how to playback video on mac or windows pc.
2: Expandable battery?
Camcorders run out of juice sooner than you expect, and included batteries don’t last much longer than an hour, generally. We always recommend carrying a backup battery, but another solution is to purchase an additional battery that’s designed to provide longer life.
3: Manual control?
Manual controls, to put it simply, are any controls that change the way the video is recorded. Some camcorders offers a setting for complete manual control, meaning you have authority over all the typical settings: white balance, aperture (exposure), shutter speed, focus, and gain. Other camcorders have "priority" modes, which hand over the reigns on one control at a time and automatically correct the rest according to your adjustments. Often there is one priority mode for aperture and another for shutter speed.
One of the most important controls is manual white balance. What is manual white balance? It’s the ability to tell the camcorder’s chip what the color white should look like in any given environment. By pointing it at a white surface and telling it, "This is white," the chip can then calibrate the other colors. White balancing improves color reproduction. Without it, you’re stuck with a potentially inferior automatic white balance.
Other manual controls allow you to adjust how much light is allowed into the lens. Aperture controls the light by literally narrowing the opening it shines into, and shutter speed (you guessed it) changes the speed of the shutter. Closing it every 1/2 second is extremely slow and lets in a great deal of light, while 1/2000 is quite fast. Some camcorders will offer gain control. Gain is a digital boost to the incoming signal. Increasing the signal will brighten the image, but will also increase the noise in that signal. Panasonic camcorders historically offer the best manual control options in the consumer range.
4: How’s the auto mode?
Not all auto modes are created equal. Some camcorders permit users to still change a few settings in auto mode. Do you want your auto mode to be totally foolproof and keep you from accidentally changing anything, or do you want to be able to tweak a little? See what you can change in it. You might be perfectly happy with your machine’s auto mode and never want to move beyond it, or you might find it too limiting while the advanced modes are too overwhelming, and never wind up using the camcorder at all. Get a feel for the auto mode to see if it’s a setting you’re comfortable learning in.
5: What ports does it have?
Most camcorders should have at least two ports, or places to connect cables to: a USB port, for digitally transferring footage to your computer, and an A/V port, for transferring footage with the old analog method that televisions use. MiniDV camcorders will also have a DV (digital video) port. The camcorder you’re after probably has a few other ports as well.
Some camcorders will have a composite port, which is basically an A/V port in a different shape that takes a different type of cable, one that has one plug going into the camcorder but breaks into three plugs coming out: two for audio and one for video. An S-Video port is also like an A/V port, but better; it separates the data into more channels and thereby provides a clearer picture. Some camcorders will have a port for flash media dedicated to capturing still photos. Some will have a fixture on the top called a shoe, designed for holding accessories like lights and microphones. A hot shoe (as opposed to a cold shoe) enables communication between the two devices directly, instead of having to use a cord, as well.
6: How about the model above? Below?
Here’s a dirty little secret of the camcorder industry: frequently, models in the same line will have very few differences between them, and those that are there are superficial. Often two or three models together in a lineup will have the same sized imager and same type of processor inside, and therefore produce video that looks nearly indistinguishable. It’s like selling two versions of a car that have the same engine, but one lacks air conditioning and a sun roof; only the whistles and bells differ—the next camcorder model down may have a little less optical zoom, a shoe that’s cold rather than hot, and a port or two less. But those superficial differences can spell at least $100, maybe $200, in additional costs for you.
7: Accessories?
Though the salesperson might stumble on your other questions, depending on her level of camcorder knowledge, this should be an easy question for her to answer. Salespeople are expected to sell, and if you hint that there are other things you want to buy, they should be happy to list them for you.
Listen carefully. The list of accessories shouldn’t affect your decision to purchase a particular camcorder, but you should still be aware of what’s out there. Why? That new camcorder is merely the centerpiece of your upcoming technological entourage. You’ll probably need to buy media for it, like MiniDV tapes or DVD discs; you might want a camera bag, a tripod for steadier shots, a white balance card, accessory lenses… you get the idea. You might not be buying this stuff now, but you probably will someday, and you should inform yourself of what’s ahead. (Read more about buying accessories here.)
8: What is your return policy?
It might not be camcorder related, but it’s an important question to ask. Suppose you do buy that gleaming beguiling cam and take it home, but find out it’s not everything you dreamed it would be—or it turns out that your bratty brother wanted more games for his PS2 instead. Fancy an $800 paperweight? We didn’t think so. Before it comes to this, make sure that the retailer will permit you to return your camcorder; if it’s part of a special sale, they may not take it back. Or they may only give you store credit in exchange instead of cash, or there may be a time limit on returns.
9: Can I see that thing for a second?
This is a vital and frequently overlooked step to take before handing over the credit card. The person who receives this gift will spend a lot of time holding it. You should try holding it, too. Make sure that little machine handles as good as it looks. Are the buttons and switches easy to reach? Are they big enough? Does the camcorder feel balanced? Is it light enough? Can you find your way around the menus on the LCD screen without the Rosetta Stone? Your potential purchase needs to feel at home in your hands, and besides, you can tell a lot about a camcorder just by fiddling around with it—how durable it feels, if it’s designed well, whether or not the zoom toggle functions smoothly. Play with it until you’re satisfied you have a feel for the model. Don’t let the salesperson rush you. They’re getting paid to be there. You may also want to handle a few other models you aren’t even interested in, just to get a sense of what feels right and what you’re looking for.
10: Can you put this aside?
We know, we know. You’ve found the camcorder of your wildest dreams, and you can’t wait to whisk it away. But you really should. You haven’t fully checked out your prospective purchase yet, and there’s only so much you can learn from a trip to the store. So now what?
Go back home and look through the CamcorderInfo.com reviews or reviews form other websites. On our site we test cams for color accuracy, resolution, and low light performance, in both video and stills (if the camcorder can take them), and sometimes the camcorder that has a fine-looking picture on the LCD screen will produce dark grainy video on a real monitor. Trust us, you’ll be glad you checked.
And besides, it’s always a good idea to take a step back and think before making any major purchase. For some of us, even a low-end camcorder costs a lot of money. True, you can always return it if you’ve educated yourself about the store’s return policy, but it’s less hassle to avoid an ill-advised purchase in the first place than it is to undo it. So take some time and spend the evening dreaming about that special camcorder. If you still want and respect it in the morning, you know where to find it.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
HD Video to Blackberry Converter for Mac convert HD Videos to Blackberry on Mac
BlackBerry, functions as a personal digital assistant with address book, calendar and to-do list capabilities, is a line of mobile e-mail and smartphone devices. It also functions as a portable media player with support for music and video playback and camera picture and video capabilities.
People who have Blackberry may satisfy convenience of their portable smartphone, but they will be upset that Blackberry cannot directly playback HD videos like MKV files, AVCHD MTS/M2TS, MOD files shot by JVC, Sony, Panasonic Canon HD camcorders. Why? Let’s look at the supported audio and video file formats on Blackberry:
Audio: mp3, m4a, wma, wav
Video: mp4, mov, 3gp, 3gp2, avi, asf, wmv
Audio: mp3, m4a, wma, wav
Video: mp4, mov, 3gp, 3gp2, avi, asf, wmv
So for Blackberry for Mac users, if you would like to enjoy HD video such as MTS, M2TS files, MOD files, MKV files with the most popular smartphone---Blackberry Curve 8300 series, a professional HD Video to Blackberry Converter for Mac can easily help you convert HD videos including MTS, M2TS, TS, MKV, MOD, TOD, MPEG2 HD, MPEG4 HD, WMV HD to Blackberry for Mac. It can also convert audio MP3, WAV, AAC, AC3, AMR, MP2, FLAC, OGG and AIFF to all popular audio formats and extract audio from video to MP3, WMA, AAC, etc.
Quick guide offers you to convert HD video and movies to Blackberry for Mac step by step.
Step1: Input HD Video to HD Video to Blackberry Converter for Mac
Click "Add File" to upload HD Video files or HD Movies, such as AVCHD MTS, M2TS, MOD, MKV files from your computer hard drive. You can add batch of HD videos one time to save time.
Click "Add File" to upload HD Video files or HD Movies, such as AVCHD MTS, M2TS, MOD, MKV files from your computer hard drive. You can add batch of HD videos one time to save time.
Step2: Set Output Video Format for Blackberry
Click to open "Profile" to select MP4, 3GP, or MOV from the Profile drop-up list as output video format for Blackberry on Mac OS.
Click to open "Profile" to select MP4, 3GP, or MOV from the Profile drop-up list as output video format for Blackberry on Mac OS.
Step3: Convert HD Video to Blackberry on Mac
Press "Start" button to transfer MTS, M2TS, MOD files, or MKV videos to MP4, 3GP(AAC) to Blackberry on Mac.
Press "Start" button to transfer MTS, M2TS, MOD files, or MKV videos to MP4, 3GP(AAC) to Blackberry on Mac.
Tips: Mac HD Video to Blackberry Converter also own powerful editing fuctions such as trim HD video length, merge several HD videos, remove unwanted black edges through cropping, capture video snapshots, etc. More info you can refer to Doremisoft HD Video Converter for Mac and edit HD video on Mac.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Sync AVI/MKV movies to Archos 101 G9 fluently
The G9 series is powered by Android 3.1 (aka Honeycomb) will come in 8″ and 10″. The 8″ version jas a 1024×768 resolution, which is similar to the iPad. The 10″ one gets 1280×800, which is on par with other Android 3.x tablets. Screen quality aside, the G9 is definitely in the race, when it comes to the number of pixels.
It comes with WIFI, but Archo's option for 3G is definitel... unorthodox: it's a 3G Modem in the form of a USB stick. Yes, you heard that right. It might be big and ugly, but the good side is that it's cheap: Archos can retail its tablets for $279 (8″ Archos G9) and $349 (10″ Archos G9), which is a far cry from the $499 that most WiFi-only competitors propose.
How to play AVI/MKV files on Archos 101 G9
For most Archos users, what a good opportunity to play videos on Archos outstanding display, AVI and MKV files are the first choice absolutely because the we have tons of these kind of movies down-load on-line or copy from TV shows, and especially when Archos 101 fully support 1080p video playing. Here to confirm what formats are natively supported by Archos:
Video playback:
MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps)
MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps)
H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps)
M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution
Audio playback:
MP3 CBR & VBR
WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
AAC, AAC+ 5.13
OGG Vorbis
FLAC
AVI/MKV to Archos 101 Converter for Mac enables you convert AVI/MKV files with different codec, take AVI as example, AVI codec with Xvid, DivX, MPEG- Motion(from Camcorder) etc. will surely to be converted to Archos natively supported Mp4, H.264 formats for right playing. Plus, you can set AVI/MKV resolution up to 1080p for best playing on Archos 101.
Easy guide on convert AVI/MKV movies on Archos 101 9G (Lion include):
Step 1: Import AVI/MKV Video.
Click "Add File" to add your AVI/MKV files to Converter after you launched it. You can upload several videos one time.
Step 2: Set Archos 101 9G Output Format.
Go to HD Video-> H.264, Mp4
Set 1080p for Archos 101 9G.
Step 3: AVI/MKV to Archos Conversion.
Convert Click "Start" button to convert AVI/MKV to Archos 101 9G. After conversion finished, you can sync directly to Archos 101 9G.
It comes with WIFI, but Archo's option for 3G is definitel... unorthodox: it's a 3G Modem in the form of a USB stick. Yes, you heard that right. It might be big and ugly, but the good side is that it's cheap: Archos can retail its tablets for $279 (8″ Archos G9) and $349 (10″ Archos G9), which is a far cry from the $499 that most WiFi-only competitors propose.
How to play AVI/MKV files on Archos 101 G9
For most Archos users, what a good opportunity to play videos on Archos outstanding display, AVI and MKV files are the first choice absolutely because the we have tons of these kind of movies down-load on-line or copy from TV shows, and especially when Archos 101 fully support 1080p video playing. Here to confirm what formats are natively supported by Archos:
Video playback:
MPEG-42 HD (up to 720p, 30 fps@6Mbps)
MPEG-42 (ASP@L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps@8Mbps)
H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up to 720p, 30 fps@5Mbps)
M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) in VGA resolution
Audio playback:
MP3 CBR & VBR
WAV (PCM/ADPCM)
AAC, AAC+ 5.13
OGG Vorbis
FLAC
AVI/MKV to Archos 101 Converter for Mac enables you convert AVI/MKV files with different codec, take AVI as example, AVI codec with Xvid, DivX, MPEG- Motion(from Camcorder) etc. will surely to be converted to Archos natively supported Mp4, H.264 formats for right playing. Plus, you can set AVI/MKV resolution up to 1080p for best playing on Archos 101.
Easy guide on convert AVI/MKV movies on Archos 101 9G (Lion include):
Step 1: Import AVI/MKV Video.
Click "Add File" to add your AVI/MKV files to Converter after you launched it. You can upload several videos one time.
Step 2: Set Archos 101 9G Output Format.
Go to HD Video-> H.264, Mp4
Set 1080p for Archos 101 9G.
Step 3: AVI/MKV to Archos Conversion.
Convert Click "Start" button to convert AVI/MKV to Archos 101 9G. After conversion finished, you can sync directly to Archos 101 9G.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
How to import Sony Cyber-Shot Video to iPhoto successfully
"I recently bought a new Sony Handycam to upload videos onto my Mac and the guys at Best Buy assured me it was Mac compatible. The driver that came with the camera has a Mac guide, but no apps for uploading.
iPhoto detects my camera and will import photos, but seems the videos are coming up as incompatible. Any ideas?"
From Forums.macrumors
iPhoto detects my camera and will import photos, but seems the videos are coming up as incompatible. Any ideas?"
From Forums.macrumors
Friends like above want to import video to iPhoto, is mainly because when go into Finder and pull them to copy, iMovie won't light up as an application to use. So just go to iPhoto way and manage to get to iMovie. Here is list of most common Sony Cyber-Shot camcorders for your reference:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Cyber-Shot WX-9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Cyber-Shot WX-9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Sony Cyber-Shot camcorders are new popular camcorders, the high-end series like Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V, Cyber-Shot DSC-HX100v recording AVCHD 60i / 60p / MP4 / MPEG-4 AVC(H.264) video format and Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, Audio Format. Middle-end Cyber-Shot like Cyber-Shot WX-9, Cyber-Shot W570 record AVI, MPEG-Motion format.
So the key work we should do is to convert Sony Cyber-Shot Video to iPhoto natively supported Mp4 , and we will useSony Cyber-Shot to iPhoto Converter for Mac to convert Sony Cyber-Shot AVCHD, Mp4, AVI, MPEG-Motion to iPhoto Mp4, then you can copy it to iMovie or sync to iPad, iPhone, Apple TV. Steps are as easy as following.
Tutorial of converting Sony Cyber-Shot Video to iPhoto (Lion included):
Step One: Import AVCHD Video to Mac AVCHD Converter
Firstly, you need to copy your AVCHD to Mac and launch AVCHD Converter for Mac, then click "Add File" to upload your AVCHD files to the program. Any AVCHD files from AVCHD camcorders are supported.
Step Two: Set Output Video Format for iPhoto.
Step One: Import AVCHD Video to Mac AVCHD Converter
Firstly, you need to copy your AVCHD to Mac and launch AVCHD Converter for Mac, then click "Add File" to upload your AVCHD files to the program. Any AVCHD files from AVCHD camcorders are supported.
Step Two: Set Output Video Format for iPhoto.
Click "Profile" to open the Profile drop-up list to select H.264 or Mp4 as output video format for iPhoto.
Step Three: Convert Sony Cyber-Shot Video to iPhoto.
Click "Start" button to convert AVCHD files to iPhoto.
Click "Start" button to convert AVCHD files to iPhoto.
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