Best camcorder for imac

what is the easiest camcorder to use with an iMac

iMovie 11 - cameras supported:
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
iMovie 9 - cameras supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US
iMovie 8 Camcorders supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757?viewlocale=en_US
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Snow Leopard:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825?viewlocale=en_US

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There is not much info from Apple about the best way to set up an iMac with a Hard Drive and Solid state drive. I’ve looked at a few of the forum posts across the web and came up with a plan and lots of questions. (I do use photoshop frequently, but not on a professional level):
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2. About moving the home folder: I saw some posts about moving the whole home folder, but it makes more sense to me to only move selected fodlers withing the home folder tomake the best use of the SSD. So will keep the home folder on SSD, but move certain folders (document /music/iphoto/download) to 1 TB HDD via instructions I found on the macintoshperformanceguide website:
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Thanks for the advice and the links. yes, I would like to speed up ps as much as possible.
I wonder if putting the scratch disc on the same drive as the OS would cause them to interfere with each other? Even if they are on different partitions, they would not be able to be accessed at the same time, or could they? That's why I was wondering if I should place scratch disc on the internal HDD -- but then I don't know how much to partition for it (or to partition at all?)
ALso, I read on a few places that too much read/write on the SSD wears it down over time? Is this more of a theoretical concerns - it does not make sense to me since it has no moving parts!
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I will request that the moderatoer move it to the iMac forum. Is it an Intel iMac?

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Right, so I have a rough budget of £500 and I need the best camcorder I can get for money. It must be compatible with FCP and Express. Can anyone out there help me with my predicament??
Many Thanks

Better information, you'll get better responses over the next few days, keep reading.
Best for me includes excellent low light functions and excellent glass. I need neither digital zoom nor auto gain.
Decide on an acquisition format by determining what you expect to do with the movies you create. You may not need full 1080 but can get by with 720. Resist cameras that record in a codec that must be transcoded before editing.
bogiesan

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Aloha all,
Instead of iSight,,,, what is the best camcorder compatible for mac and transfering video to powerbook G4 and PPC G5 Quad and for use with youtube and or CitizenTube.... ?
I have a Canon SD 500 this should be enough because only can down load a max of 10mb to youtube. But I cannot use as a webcam to pass straight to computer which is fine,. Any Suggestions???
Mahalo REID

You're welcome, Reid
I was also wondering about microphones.
Which microphone you use is your decision based on what you want to do and the level of quality you need. As explained in this kBase document, you have a wide range of choices of connections:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=165044
I use this Logitech USB Desktop Microphone for my iMovie voice-over, GarageBand podcasting, and other general purpose voice work. It works well for that, but it is obviously not a professional music quality mic.
if the mic ... hooks up to the digital ... or the analog audio input?
The simplest way to connect a mic to your G5 is via USB. That simplicity, adequate sound quality, and low price are the main reasons I chose my Logitech.
If you need a higher quality (and price) mic for more critical applications, this site offers more information about GarageBand, including this page about microphones.
... are there digital optical microphones for the digital in on the G5?
If there are, I would suggest you stay with analog microphones. I may be wrong, but from this Google search for digital microphones, it seems to me that digital microphones are largely subjects of engineering studies at this time. You might find a microphone pre-amp that takes analog microphone inputs but provides a digital output signal you could connect to your Mac's digital input if you really want or need to use your digital in port.
Enjoy shopping,
Jim
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My son asked for a camcorder for xmas. He wants to film his friends doing bmx bike tricks and download it to youtube. (With my approval, of course.) Any recommendations for an inexpensive camcorder that will do the job?
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For a high rated camcorder for beginners, look below:
Pure Digital - Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder - Black
Product Features
From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
2x digital zoom
Brings you up close to distant objects.
1.5" color LCD monitor
Provides a clear view of the action you're recording or reviewing.
1/4" CMOS image sensor
For stunning detail and clarity with both video and still images. Offers 640 x 480 resolution at 30 fps.
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Stores video and photos
Utilizes 2GB of built-in flash memory. Holds up to 60 minutes of MPEG-4 video.
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For easy image transfer. TV output and included cable lets you watch your videos on a TV.
Built-in software
Allows you to easily edit, share and e-mail video footage and capture still images from video.
For beginners, for an hour of video, thats not bad at all, and the fact that its MPEG 4 video makes things clearer at half the file size of MPEG 2!
I dont think you can go wrong with this!
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Best Camcorder for Simple VIdeo & Burning DVD

Hi all. I've had a MiniDV camcorder for about 10 years that just broke. Since only 1 camcorder is sold with MiniDV, I'm nervous that I'll need to find a new storage medium for our existing movies. I'd like to buy a new camcorder to take videos of kids etc and have the ability to burn to DVD for future storage.
I don't think I'll plan on editing (but would like the capability) and I've seen the list of Apple supported products and all of the discussions here which have just made my head spin. I'm really just looking to take decent video, put the SD Card into my computer, and burn it to a good quality (not internet) DVD. I was leaning towards either the Canon FS200 or the Sanyo with iFrame but I've seen mixed reviews (which may have just been from Pros).
Lastly, we have a new (2009) MacBookPro with iMovie '09 and iDVD '09.
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This may sound counter intuitive but I and others I know get fine results using just a Canon point-and-shoot camera. A friend and I have spent some time comparing the cost and results from "dedicated" popular-priced video cams compared to our (we both own the same model) Canon S3-IS cameras. If anything - the video quality is a bit better with our "still" cameras. The current version of the S3 can be found at the Canon website. Oh - From S3 onward, this model line takes the high capacity SD cards up to (at least) 8 GB. This size memory card provides over 60 minutes of video at "full size" (640 x 480).
I carry the S3 almost daily - just in case I get a photo op or a "video op" like a fire or other emergency. I've shot video downtown with just street lights for light source: the videos need very little lightening if any under those conditions. My camera has 12 X optical zoom and the latest version has 20X optical zoom. I also like that this model line continues to use 4, AA size batteries (you can use rechargeable NiMb AA, of course). Shop around, I'm pretty sure you can get the latest version for under $400.
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The Canon downloader software works fine with Macs - but I use Adobe Bridge because it gives more options for naming files, etc. I would NOT recommend GraphicConverter for downloading / organizing video: it handles digital photos okay but sometimes just "screws up" video files for no apparent reason. Some people now like Picasa for Mac - but I haven't used it much so I can't say myself.
I go with the others responding here when it comes to editing: iMovie HD seems to be the last gasp from Apple when it comes to low-cost (but practical) movie editing.
I did like iMovie 09 - mainly for the "jiggle remover." But the little update (to 8.0.5) really messed up iMovie 09 for me and quite a few other people.

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I already have a G4 iMac and have a new (so far unopened) MacBook. I want to change my ISP from Demon to something less expensive and more adaptable. I haven't opened up the MacBook yet because I want to start from an ISP that's already in place.Any suggestions for the best ISP and packages available for this combibation? Just regular home use of Internet and email (no fancy downloading of games or DVDs etc.) ?

Hello StevieWeavie
I haven't opened up the MacBook yet because I want to start from an ISP that's already in place
Even if you don't download games or DVD's you still should get a broadband connection. That being said your mac book does not come with any preconfigurations for UK ISP's.
If your a light user you can get ADSL and Cable broadband for as little as £9.99 per month. However in some cases your montly bandwidth limit is capped.
Beware that many ISP's will tell you they don't support Macs. This is because the usb adsl modem they supply is not supported on the Mac. However all UK ADSL will work on your mac if you purchase and use your own Ethernet ADSL router.
Get a package that would allow you to upgrade in fthe future don't get tied into a 12 month contract, many isp's allow 1 month or 3 month contracts. You say you dont do fancy downloading however once you have broadband you may getinto using Voice over ip to make free phone calls. You may do video chat. You may get into TV on demand, Software updates are getting bigger and bigger.
As your in london you may be able to get telewest broadband
they are cheap and reliable and provide a free ethernet cable modem.
http://www.telewest.co.uk/websales/service.do?id=2
If you want mega fast broadband check out http://bethere.co.uk they also provice a free ethernet wifi adsl router.
Also check out the http://adslguide.org they have lots of info on UK isp's

Best camcorder for use with iMovie 08?

Yes. I have done a search.
I would like to find a good quality camcorder, preferably hard drive, that I can also use to record directly onto iMovie 08 (like you can with the built-in camera).
Help. Any ideas would be welcome.
Sadly I bought a Sony DCR SR85 60GB HDD Camcorder because my videographer friends told me not to buy anything but a Sony.
I was astounded to find out that I was unable to record directly onto iMovie. Oh well. Further iMovie has to convert the file after it is downloaded from the camera's HD. I'm disappointed. It's on eBay now.
PS: I have now seen the list http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014#2 Thanks.

You can do that with any FireWire camcorder - well, certainly in iMovie HD 6 and previous ..I haven't tested that in iMovie '08.
Sony aren't really in direct competition with Apple, as Apple don't make camcorders ..and you may remember that the head honcho from Sony burst onto the stage during SJ's MacWorld address the other year (2005..?) and was introduced by Steve as he announced iMovie HD, because Sony was overwhelming happy that iMovie could import hi-def material from Sony's new hi-def Z1 and FX1 cameras. Apple and Sony worked together to ensure that iMovie could handle hi-def video shot with Sony camcorders.
But perhaps I'm not the best person to respond here, as I don't think much of hard disc camcorders; the compression's higher than with miniDV tape, a head crash can mean that you lose your entire discful of video, it's often more finicky to import ..the only time I use a hard disc for recording video is if I use a 'FireStore' piggy-backed onto a miniDV camcorder.
A computer with a spinning hard disc inside is a fragile thing to use as a monitor, if your rig has to be moved: it's only sensible if you're in one fixed spot while you're recording. If I'm shooting with the camcorder on the end of a pole, I just run a video-out cable from the camera to a mini monitor (..or even to video glasses!..) so that I can see what I'm shooting with the remote camera: drop your Mac and you're really in trouble!
To use your Mac as a monitor, you should also first calibrate the Mac's screen so that its colours and brightness ("gamma") match that of the camcorder, otherwise you might adjust the camera to match what you see on the Mac, and end up with over-exposure, or the wrong colours.
So maybe you might rethink why you want to use your Mac as a monitor. And continuous capture to a Mac's internal disc while shooting may put too much strain on the system (..as the Mac will want to do various 'housekeeping' jobs while the video's coming in, such as indexing files, swapping memory to and from disc, etc). It may be better to capture to an external disc ..which Canons don't like to do: they like to be the only FireWire device in the circuit. But as you want to capture to a hard disc camcorder, maybe capture straight onto the Mac isn't what you have in mind.
So, all in all, why not think again about what exactly you want to do, and why. And Sonys work perfectly well with Macs, in my experience..
P.S: Any hi-def camcorder will need to have its video 'converted' during import into iMovie, as hi-def video is severely 'compressed' into a non-editable format, and it has to be uncompressed during import so that it can be edited. That's not just Sony camcorders; that's every type of hi-def. The conversion takes a lot of 'horse-power' during import, so shooting hi-def and simultaneously importing it in real time into iMovie can be difficult.
(..Maybe that's what you're trying to do, as you said "..I was astounded to find out that I was unable to record directly onto iMovie. Oh well. Further iMovie has to convert the file after it is downloaded from the camera's HD. I'm disappointed.." ..all hi-def has to be 'converted', standard-def miniDV tape doesn't, but standard-def AVCHD, as from a hard disc camcorder or a camcorder which records to internal memory chips or onto a miniDVD, does need conversion during import..)

Best Camcorder for the Mac

I just want to know what everyone's opinions are on the best Camcorders that are out there for the Mac. Here are some of the attributes that I would rank from most important to the least.
- Compatibility with OSX
- Most Bang for your Buck (image quality)
- Ease of use with video editing programs. (Starting with iMovie, will probably migrate to final cut express)
Anyone who has had experience with camcorders please leave a reply as I am looking to purchase one.
Thanks

Hi, I'm on the lookout too. Contrary to what Zak Ray said, I already have a Sony MicroMV (tape based) camera and it doesnt work with the Mac at all (neither does my Cybershot DSC-T1 camera). Hmm, no more Sony products for me.
I've been looking at the Panasonic HDC-SD1 as recommended in Steve Jobs keynote and it looks like a fine camcorder. I was wondering if anyone has been able to play with one of these yet as I really don't want any compatibility issues again. I just want to connect it to the mac, drag the video over and begin editing. I'll probably just use iMovie'08 really although I've not had a play with it yet.
Equally happy to hear recommendations on this or other camcorders before I take the plunge...
Thanks

Need compatible MiniDV Camcorder for imac

I am in need of a compatible Mini DV Camcorder? Does anyone know what camcorders are compatible with the imac? Camcorder that records on the little tapes. Currently I have a Sony Mini DV DCR-TRV27. It is not recognized. I have the correct firewire cables. 4 pin to 9 pin. MySony DVD player/burner does recognize so I know the Sony is outputting a signal. I have a ton of movies that I want to import to imove and cannot. Is this a Sony model issue or is it the mini DV format issue. Any help or suggestion would greatly be appreciated!!!
Jed

Hi
Sony Mini DV DCR-TRV27
Is supposed to work. My list on this.
*NO CAMERA or A/D-box*
Cable
• Sure that You use the FireWire - USB will not work for miniDV tape Cameras
FireWire - Sure not using the accompany USB-Cable but bought a 4-pin to 6-pin FW one ?
• Test another FW-Cable very often the problem maker.
Camera
• Test Your Camera on another Mac so that DV-in still works OK
• Toogle in iMovie pref. Play-back via Camera (on<->off some times)
• Some Cameras has a Menu where You must select DV-out to get it to work
• Camera connected to "charger" (mains adaptor) - not just on battery
Does Your Camera work on another Mac ?
Sorry to say it is to easy to turn the 6-pin end of the FW-cable 180 deg wrong.
This is lethal to the A/D-chip in the Camera = needs an expensive repair.
(Hard to find out - else than import/export to another Mac ceased to work
everything else is OK eg recording and playback to TV)
Connections
• Daisy Chaining most often doesn’t work (some unique cases - it’s the only way that work (some Canon Cameras ?))
Try to avoid connecting Camera <--> external HD <--> Mac but import directly to the Mac then move
the Movie project to dedicated external hard disk.
Mac
• Free space on internal (start-up) hard disk ? Please specify the amount of free space.
(Other hard disks don't count)
I go for a minmum of 25Gb free space for 4x3 SD Video - and my guess is 5 times more for 16x9 HD ones
after material is imported and edited.
SoftWare
• Delete iMovie pref file may help sometimes. I rather start a new account, log into this and have a re-try.
• Any strange Plug-ins into QuickTime as Perian etc ? Remove and try again.
• FileVault is off ? (hopefully)
Using WHAT versions ? .
• Mac OS - X.5.4 ?
• QuickTime version ? (This is the heart in both iMovie and FinalCut)
• iMovie 8 (7.1.?) ?
• iMovie HD 6 (6.0.4/3) ?
*Other ways to import Your miniDV tape*
• Use another Camera. There where tape play-back stations from SONY
but they costed about 2-4 times a normal miniDV Camera.
• If Your Camera works on another Mac. Make an iMovie movie project here and move it
over to Your Mac via an external hard disk.
(HAS TO BE Mac OS Extended formatted - USB/DOS/FAT32/Mac OS Exchange WILL NOT DO)
(Should be a FireWire one - USB/USB2 performs badly)
from LKN 1935.
Hi Bengt W, I tried it all, but nothing worked. Your answer has been helpfull insofar as all the different trials led to the conclusion that there was something wrong with my iMovie software. I therefore threw everything away and reinstalled iMovie from the HD. After that the exportation of DV videos (there has not been any problem with HDV videos) to my Sony camcorders worked properly as it did before. Thank you. LKN 1935
from Karsten.
in addition to Bengt's excellent '9 yards of advice' ..
camera set to 'Play' , not rec/computer/etc.?
camera not on battery, but power-line?
did your Mac 'recognize' this camera before...?
a technical check.
connect camera, on, playback, fw-connected...
click on the Blue Apple, upper left of your screen ..
choose 'About../More..
under Firewire.. what do you read..?
More
• FileVault - Secure that it’s turned off
• Network storage - DOESN’T WORK
• Where did You store/capture/import Your project ?
External USB hard disk = Bad Choise / FireWire = Good
If so it has to be Mac OS Extended formatted
----> UNIX/DOS/FAT32/Mac OS Exchange is NOT Working for VIDEO !
mbolander
Thanks for all your suggestions. What I learned is that I had a software problem. I had something called "Nikon Transfer" on my Mac that was recognizing my Canon camcorder as a still camera and was preventing iMovie from working properly. After uninstalling Nikon Transfer and doing a reboot, everything worked great.
I never liked the Nikon Transfer software anyway--I guess I'll get a cheap card reader and use that to transfer photos in the future.
*No Camera or bad import*
• USB hard disk
• Network storage
• File Vault is on
jiggaman15dg wrote
if you have adobe cs3 or 4 and have the adobe bridge on close that
or no firewire will work
see if that halps
DJ1249 wrote
The problem was the external backup hard drive that is connected, you need to disconect the external drive before the mac can see the video camera.
Yours Bengt W

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Im looking to purchase the new iMac but can't really decide what configiration to choose when purchasing. The main factors for me are speed and storage as I will have a huge amount of photos, (some photos will have a high resolution) and I really want the quickest response to opening of apps, programs etc. I also plan to use it it for some gaming. I don't really want to change my computer again in 2 years so really want to make it last and get the best performance possible to keep up with the ever changing tech world.
I am looking at:
core i7 - what's the main difference from i5? Speed? Boot up time?
8GB ram (will upgrade later as it's user accessable)
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AMD Radeon R9 M295X 4GB GDDR5
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I'm in the same boat you are, replacing a 2009 era iMac...here's my thinking.
CPU -- i7 -- there's actually a pretty material difference between these kinds of chips but can vary depending on the specific ones Apple decides to use in terms of #cores and hyper threading... I'm going with the i7. The choice won't materially affect boot time.
RAM -- You definitely want 16GB not 8. Now, you could get the standard RAM from Apple, but they use super cheap 4GB sticks filling two slots so you'd likely end up with 24 GB of RAM which (4x2 + 8x2) which isn't the most efficient config. I plan to go with the 16GB config and then add another 16GB when/if needed. This has the benefit of not having to deal with Apple saying any particular early system issue are due to "nonstandard" RAM. Their RAM, their problem to fix :-)
Storage -- I started where you are now thinking about the 1TB SSD, but the price is just absurd. So I am going with the 3T Fusion drive which also has the SSD component which will make boot times about the same as with a pure SSD solution. Then, once the warranty runs out in 3 years, I would probably swap in a 3rd party SSD since there is no warranty to void and 3rd party 1T SSDs will probably be around $200 by then.
Graphics -- the 295 obviously has double the VRAM which is important for gaming in terms of textures, but as important it uses the new AMD GPU which one can only assume is a lot better. Given the number of pixels being pushed, I'm going with the most I can in this category.
I won't be getting mine for about another month so would love to hear your hands on impressions, especially with gaming. I currently game on my 2009 iMac and it's definitely showing its age. I don't expect my iMac to be a monster gaming rig, but do expect to be able to run current 3D games at medium to high quality but not at 5k, just at the standard 1080p.

Best Camcorder for recording hunting???

I am looking to buy a camcorder to use while hunting. So it has to be good for use around dusk. Also I am wondering what kind of recording system I should get....if it should record to a dvd, mini dvd, scan disc, flash drive. We are fairly computer savy but want something that I can transfer to a dvd fairly easily. Please any advice is appreciated. This is going to be a fathers day present so the sooner the better.
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Flash drive units are going to be the most rugged.
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*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

Best camcorder for a beginner

We want to take pictures of trips, my husband's grandkids and just general things. I would then like to be able to save them, play on the TV (or computer). AND maybe down the line use them in imovie. But mostly just save them. I don't know what the firewire is and if that is just need to download to the computer????? I do have some great advice as to looking into a minidv camcorder with dv in and out or a dvd camocorder format. Are there any particular brands best?

Hi ferdosh.
If your main concern was taking picture and create slide show and burn it on cd / dvd to play to your tv or computer, then you don't need to buy a camcorder.
just use your sony digital camera, download the file to iPhoto, and use iMovie and or iDVD to create slide show.
But if you want to capture video and want to edit and burn it into dvd, then you have to consider a camcorder.
For now, only camcorder that comes with firewire port or iLink or ieee1394 (all the same with different name) that will be able to communicate with iMovie and final cut.
And mostly that available on camcorder that use mini DV as storage media.
Do compare yourself for the brand , price range and ease of use. I prefer Sony, Canon, Panasonic and JVC as brand to consider.
And you might need to buy the firewire cable yourself since it ussualy doesn't come with the camera accessories. Just ask for firewire cable 6 pin to 4 pin at the electronic or computer store.
Good Luck.

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