Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

God damn it. I just bought a camcorder and it said it was a digital mini DV, but it is not capable of uploading to my computer. Unless I am a moron(which is very possible)and can't figure out how to work this piece of ----.
It's a Sharp VL-Z1U. I thought as long as it was a mini DV recorder it was able to upload to a computer? ??? WTF? It came with no CD and it says nothing in the instructions about transfering to a computer. God dman it. I suck at this ----. >:(

At least I have 30 days to try it out and take it back. :-\
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Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

Doc-

If you're running 2k/XP, all you need is a IEEE 1394 cable (firewire) and some video editing software. I saw in another thread that you have a relatively new Dell PC so it should have a firewire port built in. If not, you'll have to get an add on card and have it installed into your computer.

Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

Really? Damn, thanks alot for that info. I really like this camera, but if it doesn't work with my computer it's useless to me.

What does the firewire thing look like? My computer is a Dell 4550 and it's about a year old now. I had it built with all kinds of upgrades, but I have no ------- clue what they do. :-[ I'm not a computer guy. Please tell me what I need or what it looks like so I can see if I have it and where would I find the software?

Yes, I'm running XP also. Thanks for any help. :)
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Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

the firewire plug is like a square, if you have it, you prolly know. you can get this thing called a "dazzle" that allows you to download dv to your computer via firewire or usb from a regular camcorder, i would rather use a firewire than a usb

Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

I'm lazy, so if this has already been mention bite me :P

Normal digit photo cams usually record video now adays as well. Depending on the size of the memory card, up to 5min.

Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

yeah, i just got 128mb memory stick for mine and it records up to about 7 mins, the only thing is, you can't zoom in video mode, no light for dark or dim lighting, etc., you can take basic video with it, but nothing nice at all.

Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

Here is a pic of a firewire plug.

http://www.dynamism.com/a1/firewire.gif

Any decent software is going to cost you a bit unless you can find a warez copy (check Kazaa). I'd recommend Adobe Premier (what I use)

Here is a good primer to get you started: Video Editing

Hope that Helps

Re:Someone help me pick out a digital camcorder please!
 

God damn it, it looks like I don't have that plug. >:( I can still use a USB plg though? I have several USB plugs. ::)
Thanks for the help.
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