1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Need a Good VLOG Camera Travel tripod Camera on a budget Nikon Shooters - Good Deal? Need a Good Point & Shoot. Recommend a digital camera w/viewfinder

Camcorder ?'s.

Discussion in 'Photography' started by 98tacoma27, May 3, 2010.

Page 2 of 2
  1. May 4, 2010 at 6:36 AM
    #21
    98tacoma27

    #21
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #21
  2. May 4, 2010 at 6:37 AM
    #22
    98tacoma27

    #22
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #22
  3. May 4, 2010 at 6:47 AM
    #23
    kris77

    #23
    kris77 Born in the Backwoods

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6480
    Messages:
    1,192
    Gender:
    Male
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    08 DC TRD Sport Speedway Blue
    In channel Vent Visors, AVS Bug Shield, Hankook Dynapro RF10 265/70/17
    It says they are all private videos
     
    kris77, May 4, 2010
    #23
  4. May 4, 2010 at 6:52 AM
    #24
    98tacoma27

    #24
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    :anonymous: try it now.


    Sorry, I am new to the whole youtube publishing thing.
     
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #24
  5. May 4, 2010 at 7:05 AM
    #25
    kris77

    #25
    kris77 Born in the Backwoods

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6480
    Messages:
    1,192
    Gender:
    Male
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    08 DC TRD Sport Speedway Blue
    In channel Vent Visors, AVS Bug Shield, Hankook Dynapro RF10 265/70/17
    worked that time...
     
    kris77, May 4, 2010
    #25
  6. May 4, 2010 at 7:14 AM
    #26
    98tacoma27

    #26
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    I had to change them to public..............:eek:
     
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #26
  7. May 4, 2010 at 7:26 AM
    #27
    Dark Knight

    #27
    Dark Knight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8006
    Messages:
    9,804
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    NC/SC
    Vehicle:
    4Runner Trail, 88 pickup, Tundra Platinum
    A few bolts are different.
    Dark Knight, May 4, 2010
    #27
  8. May 4, 2010 at 7:28 AM
    #28
    98tacoma27

    #28
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    ^^^^

    Nice vid DK. What kind of mount do you have?
     
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #28
  9. May 4, 2010 at 7:40 AM
    #29
    Dark Knight

    #29
    Dark Knight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8006
    Messages:
    9,804
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    NC/SC
    Vehicle:
    4Runner Trail, 88 pickup, Tundra Platinum
    A few bolts are different.
    I mounted the camera on the side mirror using the goggle attachment. About 6 zip ties and some beer box shims to hold everything stable got the job done
     
    Dark Knight, May 4, 2010
    #29
  10. May 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM
    #30
    98tacoma27

    #30
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    :rofl:

    Rednek injo-neeeerin'
     
    98tacoma27, May 4, 2010
    #30
  11. May 4, 2010 at 7:50 AM
    #31
    Dark Knight

    #31
    Dark Knight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8006
    Messages:
    9,804
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    NC/SC
    Vehicle:
    4Runner Trail, 88 pickup, Tundra Platinum
    A few bolts are different.
    America, F*** Yea!
     
    Dark Knight, May 4, 2010
    #31
  12. Aug 27, 2010 at 7:27 AM
    #32
    TRICOMA

    #32
    TRICOMA Tacoma with the TRI package

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Member:
    #12770
    Messages:
    4,790
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tri
    Carlsbad, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma DC SB 4x4 TRD Off Road
    King Off-Road Shock Coilover 2.5 with Resi in the front. King Off-Road Shocks 2.5 with Resi's for the rears, Rear Spring TSB, KMC XD Enduros 16x8, Black Vinyl Fenders, Bed compartment locks, Cobra 19 DX IV with Lil Wil mag mount antenna, CoverKing Seat covers front and rear, Built Right UCAs, Aluminess Expedition Bumper, GY Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 265/75-16, Custom hybrid style rock sliders.
    Ben, After a few months with the new camcorder...what are your thoughts. I am looking to get either the playsport or the Zi8. Thanks
     
    TRICOMA, Aug 27, 2010
    #32
  13. Aug 27, 2010 at 8:08 AM
    #33
    98tacoma27

    #33
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Overall, I like it. The controls are simple to use, but it is lacking in the user interface department. In the settings/options, all of the selections are icons. Very simple yet the manual only states what they are and not necessarily what they do.

    For instance, there is an image stablization feature that grabs the object being filmed and centers it in the view window. I find that with that feature enabled, it makes for some seriously "bumpy" looking videos. Especially when trying to film a moving object like a house hold pet or kids at play.

    There is no flash which is fine by me. The image quality is outstanding on the HD settings. However, when zooming in from a far distance it tends to get grainy.

    The one thing I don't care for is that it uses Apple software for the download. It's on the cam itself and will prompt to install when ever it is plug into a new computer. I am a PC so I had to find a convertor that would convert the vid files to usable files for Windows MovieMaker. (It's all I know how to use :eek:) It took some time to figure out the convertor in order to preserve the image quality.

    Overall, it's a good little vid cam. I will post some vids when I get home.

    Battery life seems good.
     
    98tacoma27, Aug 27, 2010
    #33
  14. Aug 27, 2010 at 8:59 AM
    #34
    TRICOMA

    #34
    TRICOMA Tacoma with the TRI package

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Member:
    #12770
    Messages:
    4,790
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tri
    Carlsbad, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma DC SB 4x4 TRD Off Road
    King Off-Road Shock Coilover 2.5 with Resi in the front. King Off-Road Shocks 2.5 with Resi's for the rears, Rear Spring TSB, KMC XD Enduros 16x8, Black Vinyl Fenders, Bed compartment locks, Cobra 19 DX IV with Lil Wil mag mount antenna, CoverKing Seat covers front and rear, Built Right UCAs, Aluminess Expedition Bumper, GY Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 265/75-16, Custom hybrid style rock sliders.
    I thought that it was not Mac friendly which is good for me cause I have a Mac.

    I just want something simple to have on off road trips so I am not carrying my Nikon and have the nice function of video. Although short the videos you posted looked nice. Not sure what to expect from 125 camcorder on Amazon. I think I will get it. Post up more vids if you have them
     
    TRICOMA, Aug 27, 2010
    #34
  15. Aug 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM
    #35
    98tacoma27

    #35
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    98tacoma27, Aug 31, 2010
    #35
  16. Aug 31, 2010 at 6:51 PM
    #36
    98tacoma27

    #36
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    98tacoma27, Aug 31, 2010
    #36
  17. Aug 31, 2010 at 6:52 PM
    #37
    98tacoma27

    #37
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    98tacoma27, Aug 31, 2010
    #37
  18. Aug 31, 2010 at 6:56 PM
    #38
    98tacoma27

    #38
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    TRI, the software is by ARCSOFT and uses quicktime. It's on the camera and installs on the first USB connect.
     
    98tacoma27, Aug 31, 2010
    #38
  19. Aug 31, 2010 at 8:14 PM
    #39
    TRICOMA

    #39
    TRICOMA Tacoma with the TRI package

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2009
    Member:
    #12770
    Messages:
    4,790
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tri
    Carlsbad, CA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Tacoma DC SB 4x4 TRD Off Road
    King Off-Road Shock Coilover 2.5 with Resi in the front. King Off-Road Shocks 2.5 with Resi's for the rears, Rear Spring TSB, KMC XD Enduros 16x8, Black Vinyl Fenders, Bed compartment locks, Cobra 19 DX IV with Lil Wil mag mount antenna, CoverKing Seat covers front and rear, Built Right UCAs, Aluminess Expedition Bumper, GY Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar 265/75-16, Custom hybrid style rock sliders.
    Nice...will it work on a Mac??
     
    TRICOMA, Aug 31, 2010
    #39
  20. Sep 1, 2010 at 4:53 AM
    #40
    98tacoma27

    #40
    98tacoma27 [OP] is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

    Joined:
    Dec 18, 2008
    Member:
    #11714
    Messages:
    67,731
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ben
    Not Beech Creek
    Vehicle:
    05 Tundra SR5 (+295k AND COUNTING), 2006 F350 King Ranch 6.0L
    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.

    Yes, here are the OS specs

    System Requirements

    WINDOWS

    • WINDOWS OS XP SP2 or VISTA
    • INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher
    MACINTOSH

    • MACINTOSH OS X 10.4 or higher
    • SAFARI 1.1 or higher
    Hardware

    • PENTIUM 4, 2.8 GHz processor or greater
    • 1 GB RAM
    • MB hard drive disk space available
    • CD-ROM drive
    • Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
    • 1024 × 768 display resolution
     
    98tacoma27, Sep 1, 2010
    #40
Page 2 of 2

Products Discussed in

Fotodiox PRO Lens Mount Adapter - Compatible with Canon FD & FL 35mm SLR Lenses to Canon EOS (EF, EF-S) Mount D/SLR Cameras
$29.30
Aputure Timer Camera Remote Control Shutter Cable 1N for Nikon D1, D2, D3, D3x, D3s, D100, D200, D300, D300s, D700, Inexpensive Intervalometer for Time Lapse
$44.95
Matters of Light & Depth
$44.60
Aputure Remote Shutter Release Timer/Intervalometer - 3C Camera Remote for Professional Canon Cameras (Replaces Canon's RS 80-N3)
$44.95
Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter Compatible Mamiya 645 MF Lenses to Nikon F-Mount Cameras
$40.46
Pixel DSLR Camera Wireless Shutter Release Timer Remote Control TW-283/DC2 for Nikon D3100 D3200 D3300 D5000 D5100 D5200 D5300 D5500 D90 D7000 D7100 D7200 D600 D610 D750
$39.99
58MM Complete Lens Filter Accessory Kit (UV, CPL, ND4, ND2, ND4, ND8 and Macro Lens Set) for Canon EOS 70D 77D 80D 90D Rebel T8i T7 T7i T6i T6s T6 SL2 SL3 DSLR Cameras
$39.99
Vello Shutterboss Version II Timer Remote Switch for Nikon with DC2 Connection
$69.95
Impact Heavy-Duty Light Stand (Black, 13')"
$55.95
LimoStudio 24 x 24" (New Model) LED Light Box Photo Shooting Tents, 120 LED > 4000 Lumen, CRI > 95, Elastic Ceiling String Clip for Hanging Object, Transparent Clay for Object Position, AGG1071
$85.90
Digital Image Flow DGK Color Tools Premium White Balance Card Set with Premium Lanyard Set of Three Cards
$20.74
Davis & Sanford EXPLORERV Vista Explorer 60” Tripod with Tripod Bag, BONUS Smartphone Adapter and 10 Year Warranty
$24.95
Ape Case Small SLR Holster Camera Bag
$29.99
NEEWER 43"/110 Centimeter Light Reflector Diffuser 5 in 1 Collapsible Multi Disc with Bag - Translucent, Silver, Gold, White, and Black for Studio Photography Lighting Outdoor
$30.99
GoPro Wi-Fi Remote Mounting Kit
$32.95
LED Edison Light Bulbs，6Pcs Vintage 6 Watt，Equivalent 60W Incandescent Light Bulbs，E26 Base Non Dimmable Decorative Antique Filament Light Bulbs with 85+ CRI，Warm White 750 lumens Lighting
$21.99
Lund 601014 Cargo Net for Roof Top Cargo Racks , Black
$22.79
ICE 72mm ND1000 Filter Neutral Density ND 1000 72 10 Stop Optical Glass
$25.95
Pilgrim Imports Angler Fish Ornament - Ethically Made
$25.88
SLIK PRO 700DX Professional Tripod with Panhead (Black)
$189.95
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AP Aluminum Tripod with PH-32 Panhead for Sony, Nikon, Canon DSLR Cameras, Black
$149.00
Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED Auto Focus-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens - White Box (New)
$154.49
RØDE Auxiliary VideoMic GO Lightweight On-camera Shotgun Microphone for Filmmaking, Content Creation and Location Recording
$99.00
Badlands Bino X Camouflage Case for Large Binoculars, Approach
$89.99
Motegi Mr116 Fs5 Wheel, 15x6.5 +40 Offset 5x100/5x114.3, Matte Black Red Racing Stripe - MR11656531740
$120.34
GoPro LCD Bacpac
$119.99
DJI Osmo Action - 4K Action Cam 12MP Digital Camera with 2 Displays 36ft Underwater Waterproof WiFi HDR Video 145° Angle, Black
$199.00
Pro Comp Alloys Series 05 Wheel with Flat Black Finish (17x9"/5x114.3mm)
$196.73
GoPro HERO3: Black Edition
$289.00
Universal Helmet Fixed Mounts, Camera Metal Bracket Adapter, Camera Accessories for GoPro Series Sport Camera/Skydiving Helmet with 1/4" Screw Adapter (Aluminum Alloy)
$11.89
Opteka RC-2 IR Remote Control for Nikon P7000, P7100, J1, V1, D40, D40x, D50, D60, D70, D70s, D80, D90, D3000, D3200, D5000, D5100 & D7000 DSLR Cameras (ML-L3 Replacement)
$7.95
The Digital Photography Book
$10.82
LumiQuest UltraStrap LQ-126, Secure Non-Adhesive Mounting Strap, Universal Classic Design for Camera Equipment, Black
$9.94
Fotodiox 8" Octagon Softbox Compatilbe with Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, and Other Speedlites
$13.95
The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Book for Digital Photographers
$13.90
MegaGear MG091 Nikon D3500, D5600, D3400, D5500, D7200, D3300, D5300, D610, D7100, D600, D3200 Ultra Light Neoprene Camera Case, Black insade Yellow
$19.98
Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Adapter for Mounting Lenses with 52mm Filter Threads on Canon EOS EF/EF-s Cameras
$12.08
BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro
$16.57
Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera
$17.39
Ape Case ACLC10 Zippered Adjustable or Attachable Medium Case for Lenses (Black/Yellow)
$15.99
Vivitar Series 1 +1 +2 +4 +10 Close-Up Macro Filter Set with Pouch (72mm), Black, 8.5 x 4.3 x 1.3"es, (VIV-CL-72)
$15.99
Wasabi Power Battery (2-Pack) and Charger for GoPro HERO3+, HERO3 and GoPro AHDBT-201, AHDBT-301, AHDBT-302
$18.98
To Top