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Sony's Choppy Playback

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Mr. Miyagi

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I have a question. I recently recieved the Sony DCR-HC32 video camera as a present. This past weekend, I used it to film, but after reviewing the videos on the computer and on the video camera it self, the playback seems to skip every couple of frames. I'm using the Memory Stick Duo. Is there a setting I have to change for the playback to be smooth? Or should I use a Mini DV tape? Thank you.
 
You should use MiniDV tape for shooting video. While you can shoot video on the Memory Stick, that's mainly used for still pics. You've got a nice camcorder... use its tapes!

Probably the reason the video is choppy on the memory stick is that it's compressing it so much to fit on the stick. You end up with a file that is highly compressed so it's easy to e-mail and stuff. It's not the best way to shoot video.

But, if you use a MiniDV tape, you'll be getting full resolution real video! Also if you shoot on tape, you can use various video editing programs on the computer and do all sorts of neat things.

Another nice things about tapes... when it's full, put it back in its case and put it on the shelf. Tapes are cheap! And they will last for a long time. You never hear about someone's shelf crashing!

I have used quite a few tapes myself!

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RAW video is incredibly space inefficient (hundreds of megabytes for just 20-30 seconds), so MScrip's post is probably the correct answer, as the camcorder has to perform some very high-ratio compression on the video stream so that you can capture more than 1 minute of video on the memory stick.

Use tapes, I think they're around a couple dollars a piece? I dunno, I still shoot with a digital-8 mm...oooo.
 
Ah, I understand now. :) Thanks for the explanation. I'll pick some tapes tomorrow and return my Memory Stick tomorrow for a smaller one. Thanks again!
 
Is there a brand that you would recommend for a MiniDV camcorder? I picked a two pack of standard JVC tapes today when I returned the Memory Stick for experimental uses. Would Sony be the best for my camera?
 
Mr. Miyagi said:
Is there a brand that you would recommend for a MiniDV camcorder? I picked a two pack of standard JVC tapes today when I returned the Memory Stick for experimental uses. Would Sony be the best for my camera?
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In my experience it doesnt matter, I'd trust any name brand. However someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 
There is an urban myth that says "you should stick to ONE brand of tapes for your camcorder."

This is because some tapes use a "wet lube" system and some use a "dry lube" system. If you mix brands of tapes, it will gunk up your heads.

I said urban myth because this has been a hotly contested argument since MiniDV was invented. Google it, and read all about it.

I personally use only Sony tapes. It just makes me feel good! :)
 
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