will this work on the new mac's the only reason why im asking is because i have a jvc hd1-u and that does not work, so if you could let me know that would be great
Anyone knows whats the title of the music that is playing in this video? I was watching this video in the past in much better sound quality. Maby they remove the original version of the version.
I just ordered one for $700. I was going to get the HV30 for $300 more, but instead spent the $300 to buy a wide angle and telephoto accessory lenses. I think I'll enjoy those more than the modest additional features on the HV30.
hv-20 are very hot now.I oder one for 399 and they call me back with all kind of story that it was going to be in chinse.long story short got it for 699 did not try it yet.now I have to upgrade computer or get a mac the new stuff wont work on older o/s then we will be up and running.thank for posting.
funny you should say that because that,s wear I got it from I think it was$899 package.You can buy it for 399 but you have to read japan. any way one big problem with it dose not upload to our Imac every time about90% of the time very bad.thanks for the reply
how I came across the camcorder was I type in google HV-20 best price and some on line stores were saleing them for 399 I think it was a form of bate and switch.too good to be true.good luck.
no, have too much client work to be done to do that, sorry. plus, onboard mics are always horrible, get a shotgun or boom mic at the very least. Even $10,000 cameras require separately purchased audio/mics.
yeah, it is fluid. watching them on my imac 24" 2.4ghz 4gb ram, no framerate problems. is it because you tried to stream it? maybe try downloading it first. :)
yes. there is a feature on the hv20 called "dv locked". just turn that on when you capture, and it will capture in standard definition even though you filmed in HD. But keep your original tape. you can always go back and capture in HD if you want later. :)
In iMovie you can edit in HDV and burn to iDVD and it will come out as a standard DVD that will play in regular DVD players. The video will look better than working from a SD project. I only have the HV10 but the HV30 just came out so I'm thinking about adding it to my collection.
HA HA HA!!!! Screw the XHA1 and HVX since I can't afford them, and secondly, because the HV20 is king!!!!!!!!! Awesome video, thank you so much for justifying my investment on the HV20! Your shutter demonstration is unbelievable! Those shots are simply...(I'm lost for words)...
yeah, when it comes to image quality, the HV20 does hold it's own (except in low light - lots of grain), but still, the manual controls right at your fingertips (like those of the XHG1), and not embedded within a menu would be nice. However, if you are shooting in a controlled environment (i.e. external lighting) or outdoors, this camera is great.
oops, meant to hit reply, not remove, sorry....anyway, im busy all weekend editing. have three project that need to be done by next friday, so ill be editing from, sunup, PAST sundown.
well to answer your question, yes, you can change it from instantAF to normal auto focus in the menu. however, a 35mm lens will provide constant depth of field, no matter what the distance you are shooting...up close, far away, in between...can't get that with just the camera's built in focus features, that's why a 35mm adaptor is desirable.
reall depends on your budget....the brevis35 is the best in my opinion because it loses the least amount of light, which is the MOST important thing with video...LIGHT!
Is it a challenge to get the HV20 to focus on the Brevis' ground glass? Also since the HV20 (unlike higher end cams such as the A1, HVX) loses many of its settings when you power off (exposure lock, etc)...how do you get consistent white balance, etc with the 35 adapter? Thanks.
no, the brevis35's focus is just as good as stock lens focus. there is no fix for powering off and maintining settings, however when you have a SD card in, it enables features like using the photobutton for aperture/exposure locking.
that isn't how 35mm adaptors work. you dont have to focus on the glass, then focus the lense. the lense focus acts as the master focus. you only have to adjust that one.
I understand how they work, but you first have to focus the hv20 itself upon the ground glass (projection screen) of the Brevis after which one can use the 35mm lenses for focus.
Do you have a rail system for your setup? Also do you use an external monitor to pull focus?
then the brevis35mm is different from others. i have also used a redrock m2 micro though, and once the 35mm is attached u do not have to use any of the incamera focusing to focus on the ground glass image. on both the m2 (which i have used) and the brevis35 (which i own) you only use the focus on the lens.
i use canon L glass (24-70mm) lens, so i have AF-confirm. i dont need an external monitor. it's a $1,500 lens, and can grab it's own autofocus since i use external power.
Can't say I understand how the L autofocus helps you properly pull manual focus on near/far subjects using DOF. The HV20 monitor is too small to resolve proper focus details.
However I would LOVE to see any footage you have (links) using the L lenses, which are truly fantastic.
the canon lenses have what is called "AF-Confirm" meaning when something is in focus it will bling a red square/or beep depending on what camera body you are using it with. when you have the powered step-up ring adaptor for EOS lenses, you can utilize that AF_Confirm feature...no need to look at the LCD or have an external. you can see the red square flash int he viewfinder. so even if you have bad vision, you know you are in focus.
That is exceptional. So you look in the HV20 viewfinder when focusing and look for the red square when focusing from one subject to another? How about say a tree in foreground and person in bknd...you dont move the camera but change focus from tree to person with the L lens. How do you know when either one is in focus?
Also...any footage links? Also do you use rails? I would imagine you must with such a big lens. Thanks.
yes i use rails, spider brace/mount when in the field, otherwise i use a manfrotto/bogen triopod with the 501head. the AF-Confirm is alwasy on, so when i turn the focus wheel (i use a follow focus), the black squares flash red when i reach perfect focus.
thanks. i'll be posting another hv20 video soon, along wth the HQ link to my webspace so you can downoad the higher quality verison. it will be about ants! :)
Capture/Edit in Premiere Pro, Export in MPEG2 DVD ready files (using Adobe Media Encoder), Author in Encore (no conversion needed since export from premiere is already in compliant files (saves time and produces best quality since only one convertion/export made in entire workflow)
capturing? no, that's the easy part. this was 60p, yo ucan view my ants video, that is 24. both work fine and natively in premiere pro 2, and i can export to 1929x1080 (see the web link in the video details for HQ downloadable versions)
oops, i accidentally hit "remove" instead fo "reply" on the comment asking for the song title, anyway, here it is..."gute laune" by tosca on album "dehli9"
i never used manual forcus, all "instantAF" auto focus. and simarql, this is hv20 out of the box (unless noted in the text on the bottom right), no adapters/lenses, etc.
Hey, great video. I loved your depth of field shots. I didn't get as nice of results as you, still figuring out how sensitive it is. How did you get it to focus so quickly and so precicely when in MF? Anyhow loved your video, great camera, I love mine so far!
i wonder why no one elses hv20 footage looks this good? There is something else going on here. I mean some of your shots are quite jerky and there is no bluryness at all.
could be that i capture/edit with premiere pro. i know it handles HDV better than final cut, and most people on here use final cut, but it really IS a great camera though, and very sharp (not blurry at all)
i have the hv20 its an awesome cam but still learning it.
NESIANSKILLZ 2 years ago
will this work on the new mac's the only reason why im asking is because i have a jvc hd1-u and that does not work, so if you could let me know that would be great
hatefulbox 2 years ago
Sweet filming, your dog's really cute
1bobo1 3 years ago
Anyone knows whats the title of the music that is playing in this video? I was watching this video in the past in much better sound quality. Maby they remove the original version of the version.
peris72 3 years ago
enter"&fmt=18" for even higher quality
flexwalker100 4 years ago
we know -_-
monotykamary 4 years ago
because this is the original.
Whinestee 4 years ago
why is the quality of this so diff from the replied one?
mypillowtalks 4 years ago
I just ordered one for $700. I was going to get the HV30 for $300 more, but instead spent the $300 to buy a wide angle and telephoto accessory lenses. I think I'll enjoy those more than the modest additional features on the HV30.
geocam2 4 years ago
lol exactly what i did last week mine comes in tomorrow so exited
costaricangeneral 4 years ago
wow I'm getting one for $400
1bobo1 3 years ago
whats the music please
Cat00897Aa1 4 years ago
hv-20 are very hot now.I oder one for 399 and they call me back with all kind of story that it was going to be in chinse.long story short got it for 699 did not try it yet.now I have to upgrade computer or get a mac the new stuff wont work on older o/s then we will be up and running.thank for posting.
1dockthorwho23 4 years ago
lol...u paid 399 and actuall yexpect to get an hv20? lol...always buy from bhphoto-com or buydig-com when buying cameras or expensive electronics.
crobs808 4 years ago
funny you should say that because that,s wear I got it from I think it was$899 package.You can buy it for 399 but you have to read japan. any way one big problem with it dose not upload to our Imac every time about90% of the time very bad.thanks for the reply
1dockthorwho23 3 years ago
know any websites where you can you get it if you can "read japan" 1dock?
raaaaaarr 3 years ago
how I came across the camcorder was I type in google HV-20 best price and some on line stores were saleing them for 399 I think it was a form of bate and switch.too good to be true.good luck.
1dockthorwho23 3 years ago
lmfao to the comment below me
somesurfingsmurf 4 years ago
Great video but you need to take care of the nails before your dog get badly injured. What about mowing the lawn too?.
dimitrigregorieff 4 years ago
lol, r u serious? thanks "mom", lol.
crobs808 4 years ago
can you post sample footage with real audio in the backround and NOT music? i just want to see what the audio is like.
Freekofnature921 4 years ago
no, have too much client work to be done to do that, sorry. plus, onboard mics are always horrible, get a shotgun or boom mic at the very least. Even $10,000 cameras require separately purchased audio/mics.
crobs808 4 years ago
is a sm57 ok?
1dockthorwho23 4 years ago
music sounds like 56kbs mp3
Persiansoul 4 years ago
currently $719.99 at circut city
jordanhyatt 4 years ago
$689.95 from B&H (most reputable/trusted photo video dealer on the net)
crobs808 4 years ago
also $675 from buydig - and i buy from them all the time.
crobs808 4 years ago
Nice quality.
I also wanted to watch the HD-version from your website, but all I get is 1 frame every 10 seconds xD
Seems like my notebook is too slow for HD
MeisterAlucard 4 years ago
yeah, it is fluid. watching them on my imac 24" 2.4ghz 4gb ram, no framerate problems. is it because you tried to stream it? maybe try downloading it first. :)
crobs808 4 years ago
NICE, YOUR DOG IS THE BEST!!!
brightpets 4 years ago
Music: Tosca - Gute Laune
athoughtfulname 4 years ago
Im like super excited. I just bought this camera and judging by your videos it is a niccceeee one ;] I love the quality and aspects of this camera.
AceNichols33 4 years ago
I know this is hd but can u burn dvds in standard definition because i dont hav hdtv?
spanky12493 4 years ago
yes. there is a feature on the hv20 called "dv locked". just turn that on when you capture, and it will capture in standard definition even though you filmed in HD. But keep your original tape. you can always go back and capture in HD if you want later. :)
crobs808 4 years ago
In iMovie you can edit in HDV and burn to iDVD and it will come out as a standard DVD that will play in regular DVD players. The video will look better than working from a SD project. I only have the HV10 but the HV30 just came out so I'm thinking about adding it to my collection.
WalleyTV 4 years ago
terrible sound track
gizurix 4 years ago
yep, Apple compressor settings were off...check out my wedding clips. used Adobe premiere pro to export the, audio is perfect.
crobs808 4 years ago
perfect nice shots
ChrisYsk8 4 years ago
there is still a lot of jerking in this video, what's up with that?
kdl0 4 years ago
handheld plus high shutter speed.
crobs808 4 years ago
HA HA HA!!!! Screw the XHA1 and HVX since I can't afford them, and secondly, because the HV20 is king!!!!!!!!! Awesome video, thank you so much for justifying my investment on the HV20! Your shutter demonstration is unbelievable! Those shots are simply...(I'm lost for words)...
montebello 4 years ago
yeah, when it comes to image quality, the HV20 does hold it's own (except in low light - lots of grain), but still, the manual controls right at your fingertips (like those of the XHG1), and not embedded within a menu would be nice. However, if you are shooting in a controlled environment (i.e. external lighting) or outdoors, this camera is great.
crobs808 4 years ago
oops, meant to hit reply, not remove, sorry....anyway, im busy all weekend editing. have three project that need to be done by next friday, so ill be editing from, sunup, PAST sundown.
crobs808 4 years ago
The autofocus really does the job of a 35mm adapter, but just too quickly. Is there a way to make it not so "instant"?
marketmd 4 years ago
well to answer your question, yes, you can change it from instantAF to normal auto focus in the menu. however, a 35mm lens will provide constant depth of field, no matter what the distance you are shooting...up close, far away, in between...can't get that with just the camera's built in focus features, that's why a 35mm adaptor is desirable.
crobs808 4 years ago
What adapter would you recommend for the HV20?
marketmd 4 years ago
reall depends on your budget....the brevis35 is the best in my opinion because it loses the least amount of light, which is the MOST important thing with video...LIGHT!
crobs808 4 years ago
Is it a challenge to get the HV20 to focus on the Brevis' ground glass? Also since the HV20 (unlike higher end cams such as the A1, HVX) loses many of its settings when you power off (exposure lock, etc)...how do you get consistent white balance, etc with the 35 adapter? Thanks.
marketmd 4 years ago
no, the brevis35's focus is just as good as stock lens focus. there is no fix for powering off and maintining settings, however when you have a SD card in, it enables features like using the photobutton for aperture/exposure locking.
crobs808 4 years ago
I meant manually focusing the HV20 onto the GG of the Brevis, not the focus of the 35mm lenses.
marketmd 4 years ago
that isn't how 35mm adaptors work. you dont have to focus on the glass, then focus the lense. the lense focus acts as the master focus. you only have to adjust that one.
crobs808 4 years ago
I understand how they work, but you first have to focus the hv20 itself upon the ground glass (projection screen) of the Brevis after which one can use the 35mm lenses for focus.
Do you have a rail system for your setup? Also do you use an external monitor to pull focus?
Thanks for all your comments.
marketmd 4 years ago
then the brevis35mm is different from others. i have also used a redrock m2 micro though, and once the 35mm is attached u do not have to use any of the incamera focusing to focus on the ground glass image. on both the m2 (which i have used) and the brevis35 (which i own) you only use the focus on the lens.
i use canon L glass (24-70mm) lens, so i have AF-confirm. i dont need an external monitor. it's a $1,500 lens, and can grab it's own autofocus since i use external power.
crobs808 4 years ago
Can't say I understand how the L autofocus helps you properly pull manual focus on near/far subjects using DOF. The HV20 monitor is too small to resolve proper focus details.
However I would LOVE to see any footage you have (links) using the L lenses, which are truly fantastic.
marketmd 4 years ago
the canon lenses have what is called "AF-Confirm" meaning when something is in focus it will bling a red square/or beep depending on what camera body you are using it with. when you have the powered step-up ring adaptor for EOS lenses, you can utilize that AF_Confirm feature...no need to look at the LCD or have an external. you can see the red square flash int he viewfinder. so even if you have bad vision, you know you are in focus.
crobs808 4 years ago
That is exceptional. So you look in the HV20 viewfinder when focusing and look for the red square when focusing from one subject to another? How about say a tree in foreground and person in bknd...you dont move the camera but change focus from tree to person with the L lens. How do you know when either one is in focus?
Also...any footage links? Also do you use rails? I would imagine you must with such a big lens. Thanks.
marketmd 4 years ago
yes i use rails, spider brace/mount when in the field, otherwise i use a manfrotto/bogen triopod with the 501head. the AF-Confirm is alwasy on, so when i turn the focus wheel (i use a follow focus), the black squares flash red when i reach perfect focus.
crobs808 4 years ago
Also how you do process your 24p pulldown? I have had TMPGenc recommended and it does a good job but takes FOREVER to process.
marketmd 4 years ago
i used premiere pro, it does it automatically during render, but lets you edit the footage like any other footage until you are ready to render.
crobs808 4 years ago
I don't think Premiere will remove pulldown on render unless you have a Cineform product installed (AspectHD, for ex)
marketmd 4 years ago
I have an HV20 sitting in the room next to me, yet it's not filming such beautiful things. Name of song please!
marcinovski 4 years ago
"Gute Laune" by Tosca
crobs808 4 years ago
wonderfull vid man thanks!
gunsnbam 4 years ago
well done
mth2010 4 years ago
Great video... thanks!
justbeef 4 years ago
haha thanks, he's a lab/boxer mix and his name is Pete ;)
crobs808 4 years ago
I LOVE DOGS !
sowhatdude1 4 years ago
i did it when i edited it, in premiere pro 2, you can't do it in camera.
crobs808 4 years ago
how did u do the motion 35/100 slo motion was it the hv20 of the software
elliott7130 4 years ago
ok, finally someone knows how to showcase the potential of the camera. the quality looks awsome! thanks for the post.
outkastsk8er20 4 years ago
thanks. i'll be posting another hv20 video soon, along wth the HQ link to my webspace so you can downoad the higher quality verison. it will be about ants! :)
crobs808 4 years ago
What's your NLE workflow with this camera?
OVTV 4 years ago
Capture/Edit in Premiere Pro, Export in MPEG2 DVD ready files (using Adobe Media Encoder), Author in Encore (no conversion needed since export from premiere is already in compliant files (saves time and produces best quality since only one convertion/export made in entire workflow)
crobs808 4 years ago
Did you have any problem capturing with Premiere? And what did you bring in, 24p or 60i?
OVTV 4 years ago
capturing? no, that's the easy part. this was 60p, yo ucan view my ants video, that is 24. both work fine and natively in premiere pro 2, and i can export to 1929x1080 (see the web link in the video details for HQ downloadable versions)
crobs808 4 years ago
oops, i accidentally hit "remove" instead fo "reply" on the comment asking for the song title, anyway, here it is..."gute laune" by tosca on album "dehli9"
crobs808 4 years ago
i never used manual forcus, all "instantAF" auto focus. and simarql, this is hv20 out of the box (unless noted in the text on the bottom right), no adapters/lenses, etc.
crobs808 4 years ago
Hey, great video. I loved your depth of field shots. I didn't get as nice of results as you, still figuring out how sensitive it is. How did you get it to focus so quickly and so precicely when in MF? Anyhow loved your video, great camera, I love mine so far!
warkilla 4 years ago
i wonder why no one elses hv20 footage looks this good? There is something else going on here. I mean some of your shots are quite jerky and there is no bluryness at all.
simargl 4 years ago
I just posted a little 1min video I shot. I didn't notice any blurriness when I was shooting with my new HV20. The camera works awesome!
warkilla 4 years ago
could be that i capture/edit with premiere pro. i know it handles HDV better than final cut, and most people on here use final cut, but it really IS a great camera though, and very sharp (not blurry at all)
crobs808 4 years ago
very nice, this seals it, i'm going with the HV20. Thanks for the very helpful vid.
kurtmac 4 years ago