High Definition Cameras

We live in an HD world.  Everyone has a high definition television, and now we want to capture all of our memories in HD so we can relive them in the best light possible.

Why do you need a high definition camera?  Lets start with color. No matter how good your DV camera is, even if it is a 3-chip model, you are constrained by the DV format’s low bitrate dedicated to color information. If you zoom in on a single frame of colorful DV footage, you’ll see that the color data is at a much lower resolution then the luminance data. When the DV codec was being developed, they took advantage of the fact that people do not perceive color at as high a resolution as we do luminance.

So watching a DV clip, you won’t likely notice this loss of color information. But when a blue screen effect is used on DV footage, the edge of the effect will appear pixilated and… craptastic. Today’s blue screen effects often try compensate specifically for DV’s lower color resolution, but you can never fully make up for lost data, and a choice will be made between a pixilated edge, or a blurry one.

Aside from blue screens, the extra (or at least adequate) color information stored in HD footage lets you up the saturation. This is common for commercials and music videos. But doing so with DV footage screams out, “my color data was recorded at quarter resolution!”

Just ten years ago, it took a crew of hundreds, a budget of millions, a theater-sized editing bay, and a 100 lb., 35mm film camera to make a professional-quality movie. Not anymore. High definition digital camcorders have opened up this once inaccessible art form to the masses, with several pro cameras going for under $1,000!

Whether you’re planning to stream your movie in HD over the web, burn it to Blu-ray, or project it on a vast silver screen, all five of these Obsessable editor’s choices will meet your needs and help you fulfill your vision. Sundance and Cannes await!

just want a good HD video mode on it for under 0

I want a camcorder that can shoot in HD for youtube vlogging.
I don’t want something really super expensive, so is this a good choice? Any other suggestions?

Become an instant celebrity or paparazzo! This sleek pocketable design is built for easy video—there is no lens cap, no dials to turn, or settings to set. Just turn it on and hit record to capture the action, adventure, and all the juicy details in stunning HD! Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV.

this video was edited quickly so their might still be some errors srry. camcorder model is GZ-HD300BU works with imovie 09 bought from bestbuy 9.99 and battery .99 6/26 price went up to 9.99 i got on 6/25

I am in the market for a digital point and shoot camera that is under 0 but has good HD video and a faster shutter speed. The camera I have now has a big lag between photos and this is important for me to get away from. I am interested in the Panasonic Lumix FH20, however PLEASE help me find others that I can look at… thanks
I think i understand now that i may have confused shutter speed and lag. My intention was to ask/talk about lag time. I dont know much about cameras, but do most have better performance with lag time lately? any suggestions on good digital point and shoot with HD video and small lag time between pictures?

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i’m trying to find the best sports HD Digital Camcorder ranging from -0!
Any help please try to stick to the design of the flip video camera and i do really like the vertical style and the sports style so like something that would stand on its own

I have a sony hd camcorder but I do not have a hdtv. Is there a way I can watch film recorded with my hd camcorder on a regular tv? or do I have to buy an hdtv in order to watch the film?

Thanks