I personally find the .mov extension to be a blessing. It is a much friendlier format if you edit on a mac using professional software such as FCP, like I do. Most consumer cameras these days record in the .mp4 container, which works better with consumer level software. Try to import an .mp4 into pro software and all you will get is headaches.
@filtrete867 Agreed. And I don't even have a Mac, although I do use pro software (Premiere Pro CS4); and .mov files are always easy to work with. Although I currently work with AVCHD files (definitely not the easiest to work with, but I'm loving it, lol)
Okay, I have this camcorder. But like, whenever I record, the sound keeps going off and on randomly. ): It's frustrating. I've had it for a year now, and I haven't filmed any videos because of this problem. =/ Help?
Are you zooming in at all? Apparently there's a thing on some of the cameras where the volume cuts out or gets lower when it zooms so the microphones don't pick up the sound of the mechanical parts moving. If it isn't that, then I got nothing.
I thought that it was great. The only reason that I got rid of it was because it wasn't working too well. with my computer. I was editing it on a 2.2 GHz computer and the camera recommends 3.0 GHZ. But if you can get it to work (or are at least willing to try), you'll have a great time with it. It certainly does shoot some great looking video.
Why the sound doesn't cut out when zooming? I heard that there is no sound when zooming. Do you have a firmware or it's a newer version of this camcorder?
I had heard about that as well before I bought the camera, but I didn't have to do anything to it after I received it. So maybe the newer camers already have the update? I'm not sure, but the one that I got was good right out of the box. And to answer your other question itthon: I got for a bit under $200 from Walmart's website. Just type in "DXG 595V" and it should come right up.
The only HD formats that Movie Maker allows you to import are MPEG-2 and Windows Media HD (still known as .wmv). And in order to get a Windows Media HD file, you have to export your project in that format (kinda defeats the cause).
Personally, I find Windows Movie Maker to have way too many limitations. I do like using it, sometimes (I still use it for a few things, but not for editing video footage).
But overall, I would NEVER recommend primarily using free video editing software. EVER.
I don't have the camera anymore (my computer wasn't good enough to use the video from it), but I don't remember it having a macro mode. Hopefully someone else can answer that with some assurance.
oh, so another question... U`re saying that your computer wasn't good enough... wtf... it means that on the older computers the vid. from cameras like this or for example Kodak ZI6 where is written "at least 2,8GhZ CPU" will be laggy when u`re watching the vid. or editing it or what??
Oh yeah, it will definitely lag. For this camera it recommends at least 3.0 GHz. My computer is 2.0 GHz and if the video would go into the editing software at all, it would inevitably freeze up shortly after that. But in terms of watching the video, I don't think you should have a problem.
I have this camcorder, and yes, it has a macro mode. Another thing: my computer has a 2.2 GHz processor, but the video still runs very smoothly (with or without my editing software).
If you want these files to work well in the editing stage, it all depends on your software, not your processor speed. I use Adobe Premiere Elements 7 ($50).
JawnBurrProductions: True, .MOV files aren't compatible with Movie Maker, but neither are pretty much any other HD formats in existence.
It does take stills, but I don't know what the resolution is. They didn't look bad, but my opinion of them wasn't very good. Not good enough to rely on, if that answers your questions.
My friend also let me borrow his JVC everio GZ-MG130U, which is very similar to my Panasonic. Either camera has worked out very well for me. Let me know which one you decided on and if you have any more questions! You can check out my first test video of the Panasonic on my page, I also have one of the JVC. Good luck!
The Panasonic working out really well for me. It records in .MOD, which is compatible with Windows Movie Maker. You can also convert it to MPEG-2 with the included software. (The comment posting thing is acting up so I'll post the other half in a second).
Upon returning the DXG I ordered the Panasonic SDR-H40. It will probably come tomorrow, so I can't tell for sure if it will work, but before ordering it I did talk to Panasonic's customer service (VERY helpful, by the way) and he assured me that the H40 will record in JPEG and it will work with Windows Movie Maker (He said that you might have to convert it, but the included software does that painlessly). The SDR-H40 has a 40g hard drive, but it also records to SD. I'll let you know how it is!
I personally find the .mov extension to be a blessing. It is a much friendlier format if you edit on a mac using professional software such as FCP, like I do. Most consumer cameras these days record in the .mp4 container, which works better with consumer level software. Try to import an .mp4 into pro software and all you will get is headaches.
filtrete867 2 years ago
@filtrete867 Agreed. And I don't even have a Mac, although I do use pro software (Premiere Pro CS4); and .mov files are always easy to work with. Although I currently work with AVCHD files (definitely not the easiest to work with, but I'm loving it, lol)
CheapHomeFilms 2 years ago
Okay, I have this camcorder. But like, whenever I record, the sound keeps going off and on randomly. ): It's frustrating. I've had it for a year now, and I haven't filmed any videos because of this problem. =/ Help?
injproduction 2 years ago
Are you zooming in at all? Apparently there's a thing on some of the cameras where the volume cuts out or gets lower when it zooms so the microphones don't pick up the sound of the mechanical parts moving. If it isn't that, then I got nothing.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
Sometimes it does happen when zooming in. But then again, sometimes it just randomly happens. Thanks though. :)
injproduction 2 years ago
The original 595Vs to be produced were shipped with this problem. So, if you've had this camera for a year, that explains it.
DXG has a software update available to fix this; just go to their website.
CheapHomeFilms 2 years ago
How do you like this dxg after using it awhile?
outdoorsman2009 2 years ago
I thought that it was great. The only reason that I got rid of it was because it wasn't working too well. with my computer. I was editing it on a 2.2 GHz computer and the camera recommends 3.0 GHZ. But if you can get it to work (or are at least willing to try), you'll have a great time with it. It certainly does shoot some great looking video.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
at 0:15 it looks like a movie
BulldogManiaOfficial 2 years ago
What was the price and where did you buy it? Thanks
itthon 2 years ago
Why the sound doesn't cut out when zooming? I heard that there is no sound when zooming. Do you have a firmware or it's a newer version of this camcorder?
Thanks
itthon 2 years ago
I had heard about that as well before I bought the camera, but I didn't have to do anything to it after I received it. So maybe the newer camers already have the update? I'm not sure, but the one that I got was good right out of the box. And to answer your other question itthon: I got for a bit under $200 from Walmart's website. Just type in "DXG 595V" and it should come right up.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
The only HD formats that Movie Maker allows you to import are MPEG-2 and Windows Media HD (still known as .wmv). And in order to get a Windows Media HD file, you have to export your project in that format (kinda defeats the cause).
Personally, I find Windows Movie Maker to have way too many limitations. I do like using it, sometimes (I still use it for a few things, but not for editing video footage).
But overall, I would NEVER recommend primarily using free video editing software. EVER.
KevOfCHP 2 years ago
so im guessing it will work on a 3.0E GHz?
royalslurp33 2 years ago
I would imagine that it works, at least that's what the box claims.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
alright, thank you so much for the help:)
royalslurp33 2 years ago
And does it have a macro mode?
FlatOut2power 2 years ago
I don't have the camera anymore (my computer wasn't good enough to use the video from it), but I don't remember it having a macro mode. Hopefully someone else can answer that with some assurance.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
oh, so another question... U`re saying that your computer wasn't good enough... wtf... it means that on the older computers the vid. from cameras like this or for example Kodak ZI6 where is written "at least 2,8GhZ CPU" will be laggy when u`re watching the vid. or editing it or what??
FlatOut2power 2 years ago
Oh yeah, it will definitely lag. For this camera it recommends at least 3.0 GHz. My computer is 2.0 GHz and if the video would go into the editing software at all, it would inevitably freeze up shortly after that. But in terms of watching the video, I don't think you should have a problem.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
I have this camcorder, and yes, it has a macro mode. Another thing: my computer has a 2.2 GHz processor, but the video still runs very smoothly (with or without my editing software).
If you want these files to work well in the editing stage, it all depends on your software, not your processor speed. I use Adobe Premiere Elements 7 ($50).
JawnBurrProductions: True, .MOV files aren't compatible with Movie Maker, but neither are pretty much any other HD formats in existence.
KevOfCHP 2 years ago
Does this camera have auto Focus and can your set the exposure?If you can get back to me I would appreciate it.
cazz77 2 years ago
Auto focus yes. But like I said before, I don't have the camera anymore, so I can't tell you many specifics about it.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
Does this camera have a tripod with it? I mean is tripod in the box when u buy it? Thanks...
FlatOut2power 2 years ago
No, a tripod is not included, but I would highly recommend it.
JawnBurrProductions 2 years ago
It does take stills, but I don't know what the resolution is. They didn't look bad, but my opinion of them wasn't very good. Not good enough to rely on, if that answers your questions.
JawnBurrProductions 3 years ago
ok, thx
FlatOut2power 2 years ago
Can the camera take still images? If so, what is the resolution?
Lukrecia888Crowley 3 years ago
My friend also let me borrow his JVC everio GZ-MG130U, which is very similar to my Panasonic. Either camera has worked out very well for me. Let me know which one you decided on and if you have any more questions! You can check out my first test video of the Panasonic on my page, I also have one of the JVC. Good luck!
JawnBurrProductions 3 years ago
Paul,
The Panasonic working out really well for me. It records in .MOD, which is compatible with Windows Movie Maker. You can also convert it to MPEG-2 with the included software. (The comment posting thing is acting up so I'll post the other half in a second).
JawnBurrProductions 3 years ago
Hi,
Did you find a replacement that records in something other than .MOV?
If so, does it record to SD media?
Thanks!
(I have this same camera and have the .mov file issue as well.
~Paul
w7mag 3 years ago
Upon returning the DXG I ordered the Panasonic SDR-H40. It will probably come tomorrow, so I can't tell for sure if it will work, but before ordering it I did talk to Panasonic's customer service (VERY helpful, by the way) and he assured me that the H40 will record in JPEG and it will work with Windows Movie Maker (He said that you might have to convert it, but the included software does that painlessly). The SDR-H40 has a 40g hard drive, but it also records to SD. I'll let you know how it is!
JawnBurrProductions 3 years ago