Advice on buying a economy Camcorder (novice on specs etc.)

Amazon ^ | Thu, 03/08/18 | daniel1212

[daniel1212]

I am at the point where I am somewhat prayerfully looking a getting should have a camcorder (though I am still without a cell phone which some can be controlled by). But while I have narrowed down the candidates to 5 (plus a Action Camera in case that would be viable). I am looking for one with the best sharp resolution (color quality is not that important) which would be used outsides as well as in, but I have little idea what the specs mean.

I see specs such as 720p, or 1920 x 1080P, or 1920x1080 FHD @15fps, 1280x720 HD, as well as Resolution:6000x4500(24M),5120x3840(20M),4608x3472(16M) plus CMOS: 1.3Mega pixels, max 16.0Mega pixels, or 5.1Mega pixels CMOS sensor(16MP Interpolation), and then 3.0 TFT LCD screen.

I am leaning to the SUNLEA or the LINNSE, while I put the action camera in there since i wondered if that could be used.

I do not want to waste money, and this would be a substantial purchase for such a thing, and so I thought I would ask advice from some FReepers. So below is what i see on Amazon, and thanks for any advice.

KINGEAR PL004 Mini DV C8 16MP High Definition Digital Video Camcorder $56.99

DVR 2.7'' TFT LCD 16x Zoom Hd Video Recorder Camera 1280 x 720p Digital Video

High Definition Support: 720P (HD) Memory Capacity: 32GB Sensor Type: 3CMOS¡ê?high-class material and advanced technology, which can record high-quality image, voice and video clips, it's available with 1.3Mega pixels 2.7inch LCD screen(the max 16.0Mega pixels),supports 720p.

External Memory with Card Slot: SD/SDHC card (32GB Max) available for connecting TVs.LCD High Definition Video Camcorder is small, light and can fit right in your pocket.

Sensor CMOS: 1.3Mega pixels,The max 16.0Mega pixels

Monitor screen: 2.7 inch LCD,16:9,available with 270 degree rotation

TV output TVPAL/NTSC

Usb port: USB2.0

Lens: F/3.2,=7.6mm

Focus Normal: 1.2m~infinity

$56.99 & FREE Shipping

KINGEAR $59.99

GordVE KG0017 HD1080P 16MP Digital Video Camcorder 3.0inch Camera TFT LCD 16x Zoom

100% Brand New and High quality from GordVE. GordVE offers 12 months Warranty and 30 days free exchange.

High image 16.0 Megapixel Image Resolution,1920 x 1080P Video resolution,3.0 inch Color TFT LCD; 5.1Mega pixels CMOS sensor(16MP Interpolation). Support SD/DSHC card,Max up 32GB. Compatible with PAL . Package Dimensions 7.2 x 6 x 4.3 inches 12.8 ounces

Does this have a external microphone Jack?

Answer:

Sorry, it doesn't. it has build-in microphone

SUNLEA $53.99

Camcorder Video Camera Full HD 1080p Camcorders 24.0 MP Digital Camera Webcam Pause Function 16X Digital Zoom $53.99 60 to 90 minutes normally when it’s fully charged

Full HD 1080p 24.0 MP Camcorder：This camcorder supports 1080p video resolution and 24.0 MP picture resolutions. It also supports 37mm wide angle macro lens, fisheye lens, and teleconverter lens and so on, which are excluded in the package. You can enjoy different visual effect of pictures according to your needs. It is very nice 1080p camera which is easy to operate and you can take more pictures or videos at home or on trips.

Video Resolution: 1920x1080 FHD @15fps, 1280x720 HD, 640x480

Image Resolution:6000x4500(24M),5120x3840(20M),4608x3472(16M),4000x3000(12M),3264x2448(8M),2592x1944(5M),2048x1536(3M),1280x960(1M)

TV Out: NTSC/PAL

AV output: Support

Built-in microphone: Support

Rechargeable Lithium ion battery x1

Webcam Function: This video camera can be used as webcam. You can have a video call with your families or friends when connected with your computer. You just need to choose PCCAM mode for USB. The USB also can be used to transfer files to your other device by choosing MSDC mode. This camcorder can support the external SD card up to 32GB, and the SD card is excluded in the package one year warranty and customer service will be provided within 24 hours. It also supports anti-shake function,

Package Dimensions 6.9 x 5.6 x 3.7 inches 1.12 pounds

LINNSE $65.99

Camcorder Video Camera Full HD Camcorders 1080P 24.0MP Vlogging Camera Night Vision Pause Function with Remote Controller

This camera camcorder supports 1080p video resolution and 24.0 MP picture resolutions.

The camera supports Night Vision Function. There are two pieces of IR lights at the top of the camera lens and its working distance can reach up to ft 3m which allows you to take black-and-white photos and videos event in the dark night.

One year warranty will be provided by LINNSE and customer service will be available within 24 hours. A 1000 mAh Li-ion battery will come as standard with this package. This camcorder can support up to 32GB SD card,

Sensor: CMOS Image Resolution:File format: JPEG Max 24.0 MP

Movie Resolution： File format: AVIFHD 1080, HD720P，VGA（640×480）

Zoom：18X digital zoom

Face Capture：Yes

Beauty Face：yes

Remote Control：yes

DIS：Yes

White Balance：Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent

Exposure：–3.0EV～+3.0EV

Self-time：close/2sec/10sec

USB Port：USB2.0

Auto power-off: Close/60sec/180sec/300sec/600sec

Monitor Screen：3.0 inch LCD, 16:9, available with 270 degree rotation

Built-in Microphone：Yes

Built-in Speaker：Yes

TV Output：Yes, PAL/NTSC

Night vision：Yes Support Infrared night vision,<3M/inches

External lens: 37mm standard: wide angle lens, teleconverter lens, fisheye lens (need to be purchased separately)

Battery：1000 mAh NP40 li-ion battery

Size：4.37（L）×2.67（H）×1.61（W）inch

Weight：about 260±5g / about 9 oz

Package Dimensions 7.1 x 5.3 x 3.9 inches

4K WIFI Action Camera, $43.99

KKCITE Ultra HD Waterproof Sports Cam DVR Camcorder 17MP Wide Angle Sports Video Camera With 2.4G Remote Control/ 100 Feet Underwater and Tons of Accessories. 4K resolution : 4K25fps/ 2.7K30fps/ 1080p60fps/ 720p120fps. Photo: 12MP max. Versatile Shooting Mode: video mode, photo mode, burst photo, time lapse, and loop recording mode

Does this camera have zoom capability?

Answer:

No, it does not.

You can use 32GB micro sd card.

Charging: 5V/1A (about 2 hours)

a remote control along with an easy to use Free Wifi APP for iOS and Android phones

[daniel1212]

Because they are unaware that point-and-shoot cameras these days do video too. You could also ask why anybody buys cameras at all considering most cell phones these days take excellent videos. A while back I bough a couple of older Motorola Moto e cell phones for $15 on eBay and used them as WiFi security cameras. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/turn-your-old-phone-into-a-home-security-camera/

I see that, though I actually have 2 - under 30.00 security cameras, one was sent by the vendor since the first would not work with a PC as it said it would, but it turns out the second would not do so either, forcing the Chinese vendor to admit their software was only for cell phones/smart phones, which I do not need or want another bill for. Enough phone calls already.

[daniel1212]

With the ease of use, improved picture quality, and relatively low price of today’s cameras I wouldn’t even bother trying to rehabilitate something from any more than a few years ago - would probably cost much more than it was worth.....

Right.

[Svartalfiar]

I'm not going to comment too much, it looks like everyone's got you about covered. But,

Well, as far as reviews, if they can be believed, are very high for the models I showed, but the audio is scorned.

If you need better audio, most cameras should have an audio input (XLR or mini-XLR) into which you can plug an external mic. I assume most of your consumer-grade cameras might have an input too. With a 25-50' XLR cable and a small hand mic (like a shure 58) or a wired lapel mic, that will give you better audio than just using the onboard audio.

[daniel1212]

I’ll bet you; like me; have LOADS of stuff that ought to be transferred to new technology, but have just not gotten around to it.

Alexa

[daniel1212]

If you need better audio, most cameras should have an audio input (XLR or mini-XLR) into which you can plug an external mic. I assume most of your consumer-grade cameras might have an input too. With a 25-50' XLR cable and a small hand mic (like a shure 58) or a wired lapel mic, that will give you better audio than just using the onboard audio.

Thanks.

[daniel1212]

getting one too

Well you see that's my plan. Once you buy one of the ones listed and try it out then you can tell me how good it is!

[Elsie]

I am blessed to have built a PC using a ... MEK6800D2.

And when I say built; I mean soldered all the parts onto the circuit board!

Programed it in assembly language with only the manual that showed what commands would do.

'Twas amazing what you can cram into only 256 BYTES of ram!

[Elsie]

Articles?

[Elsie]

I still have to open the pod bay doors manually.

[daniel1212]

And when I say built; I mean soldered all the parts onto the circuit board!

You mean when you were not posting on the FR RF?

'Twas amazing what you can cram into only 256 BYTES of ram!

Indeed. Apollo Guidance Computer had approximately 64Kbyte of memory and operated at 0.043MHz.

[daniel1212]

Those Russians are at it again! That ("copy as html link") was supposed tp be to Amazon Knows Alexa Devices Are Laughing Spontaneously And It's "Working To Fix It"

[Intolerant in NJ]

No and yes - when we were married forty-five years ago a mutual-friend gave wife and me a twenty-minute "portrait" of our wedding edited from 8mm film he had taken of the big event - scenes of wife getting ready, the ceremony and reception, and most important all the guests arriving at the church - shots of uncles and aunts and co-workers long gone - one of the most thoughtful and valuable gifts I've ever received.....
Anyhow, inspired by that film I bought an 8mm camera when our daughter was born, and a few years later a Super8 sound camera - later came the videotape rig with the separate recorder that had to be lugged around and eventually an all-in-one camcorder - all the while I was merrily shooting everything that caught my fancy (a bit limited at first by the high cost of 8mm film stock and processing).....
After my mother died I was finally inspired to do something with all this material and set out to do a family memorial - I sent all the 8mm footage to a company which cleaned it up and transferred it to digital video tape, and then loaded those tapes and relevant VHS stuff into the computer using the electronics of a digital camcorder - I got to work learning MovieMaker and eventually edited out about an hour and a-half, two DVD, "project" with material primarily from my side of the family - edited portions of the wedding, the picnic with in-laws in our backyard the day before my father-in-law died, sister's fiftieth birthday, mother's eightieth birthday and on and on - I added some captions including the announcement that it was a "Getahanky Production" and some schmaltzy background music (Romance - The Gadfly) for the first sections without a soundtrack - sent copies out to my sisters and a couple of nieces who were prominent in some of the scenes - it took some time, but well worth it - one sister reported that she did in fact need a hanky while watching it.....
Now I'm faced with finishing a similar film for my wife's side of the family - because we live in the same town as her family, I've got about three times as much footage to go through for them as for my own side - and I need to consult with her lots and lots to see what she wants to include and what she wants to forget about - slow going, but it'll get done - probably.....
So, no and yes......

[dennisw]

That’s a real home brew computer! ! ! For the last ten years I built - assembled my own but not on your level. My latest two are from a few years ago using G3220 Pentium with 8gb memory and the other w 16gb memory. Today CPUs are down in price for amazing performances while memory is almost double the price. Motherboard prices are the same. I only assemble my desktops.

[Elsie]

WELL; IT was 1977; so there wasn't much else available at the time.

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