How do you get past the audio noise on the 60d? Is it the magiclantern firmware? I have tested a couple different audio routing options into the camera and they're both awful. I'd like to purchase an external mic for shooting when only nat sound is needed. Thanks! And good video.
@anybizfinder The method I show here is one way to get around audio being recorded into the cam with little noise. The problem is the cheap pre-amp that they put in these cams. They capture great nat sound but struggle on things like interviews. The key is to have a mic that allows you to turn down the cams audio to its lowest. Let a good mic do the job. The Rode Video Mic Pro has a +20db option that works great for this but your best setup is getting the mic close like I have here (lav or boom)
@anybizfinder The method I show here is one way to get around audio being recorded into the cam with little noise. The problem is the cheap pre-amp that they put in these cams. They capture great nat sound but struggle on things like interviews. The key is to have a mic that allows you to turn down the cams audio to its lowest. Let a good mic do the job. The Rode Video Mic Pro has a +20db option that works great for this but your best setup is getting the mic close like I have here (lav or boom)
@walantrophy check the link to the gear page on my site in the video's description. All the gear in this video is listed there including the ball mount (last in video section). Thanks for watching.
@marieisthename I don't have any experience with that mic system so I can't say for sure. I imagine as long as you can connect the receiver into the cam via 1/8" connection then it should work. If the line out from the mic is Line level then you might have an issue with it being too loud because the input on the cam is mic level. If the mic can output mic level then you'd be better off.
hi... if i want to capture a wedding ceremony, thus i have 3 lav mics (one for the bride, groom and priest/pastor) .. how can i put the audio to the dslr using the Zoom H4n Audio Recorder since there's only 2 xlr slots? or what can you advice me to do or use instead?? pls and thank you!
@marieisthename There is a mic jack on the back as well that might allow you to utilize the 4 track recording. But if you are using condenser lav mics, you just might be able to mic the bride and groom and allow those mics to pic up the pastor who tends to be close in a wedding ceremony. Give it a run through with some friends and see if either will work.
@benbenghostdog Many DLSR's, up to this point, have a time limitation for each clip. Once your clip hits 4gb's, you'll have restart the recording. The camera will stop recording at 4gb due to the file system used, which when shooting at 1080p, you'll usually get approx. 12 minutes. These cams, due to their form factor are also prone to overheating if run too long at once. Thanks Ben
I saw a Q & A close to my question. I am trying to hook my 60D to my Mac Book Pro with the USB cable, but for some reason it says something about incompatible Operating System. Can't I do that with this cam/mac combo somehow? I want to do some time lapse photography. I saw another Youtube video on this guy using his computer/not a mac to do it and set the intervals with his iPhone. Got a solution for me by chance?
@jeremiahgritton I guess it's possible that your computer & 60D don't work together depending on your OS. Make sure you have done all the necessary updates for your mac & the 60D. Are you on Lion or some really old OS? Are you using the EOS utility that came with the cam? Use that. I don't know about the iPhone app but you can check the app store or google for it. Let me know if you find it. I use a cheap $30 intervalometer but an app sounds cool too.
Hey, I hear the Canon T3i (600D) Has some kind of thing that you dont have to clap or anything to line up the audio with an external mic... Is this true? I want the 600D and the Rode Mic. Please answer
@Understandinq This video is for the 60D not the T3i. I don't own that camera so I can't say. But I haven't heard of anything like that. Since you are recording audio in two places, I don't see how the camera would record the clap to the cam and the separate device. Plus a clapper has a visual element as well. Also, you don't line up the audio until you're in the editor so it won't line anything up for you in camera. There are plugins & FCPX which have build in algorithms for lining up audio.
i m picky about who to subscribe, but you left me no choice and i had to hit that subscibe button. i went over several dumb video reviews but my search stopped right here.
thanks for sharing the information and i appreciate you took the effort to post this up.
@salmanslim Hey thanks for the high praise. Let me know if you have any questions. Besides producing content, I always answer all comments and usually within 24 hours;) Thanks for subscribing.
@dothisdothat321 Money I made with this camera setup;) Invest in some quality gear, learn how to use it, be creative, go get some work. Pays for itself.
@dothisdothat321 Yeah you can do it on a budget if you're creative but mostly you need to spend money to make money;) I hope it works out for you. Good luck.
@Scottbergify Well it's no 5D;) But "low light" is a relative term. What it means to you is different than what it means to me. If you're not happy with the image you'll just have to throw in some more light. The other solution is using the fastest lens possible which means a really low F-stop like 1.2, 1.4 etc. Get the fastest you can afford. This will let in more light, allowing you to keep the ISO lower. If your subject is moving much, feel free to go down from 50 or 60 to 40 on your shutter
I want to have better audio with mY Canon 60D, but it is so annoying syncing audio with the video....so can i use an external mic on the 60D and then the Canon's audio will be whatever is from the mic??
@funnyfilmsman The audio here is the sound of audio coming in via the Sennheiser mic directly to the camera. It's pretty clean. Not as clean as the H4n recorded audio but I think it's prefectly acceptable as "quality" audio. The problem often isn't the mic (although you need good mics) but the cheap preamps on the cam. You can help defeat this by setting the manual audio on the 60D all the way down to one click from off. Let the mic do the work and you'll get cleaner audio in cam.
I have a Nikon D7000. My question is on the setup you show, is the audio picked up by the H4n getting put into the video that you are shooting? Or are these 2 separate tracks that need to be synced in post? Also what is that mount you have for the H4n on the top of your Canon?
@MontanaWildOutdoors Both. The audio coming into the H4n is going into the 60D and the audio is being recorded separately on the H4n. This allows me to record clean audio to the video track for reference or use and have a backup or an even cleaner version on the H4n which I would line up in post. All the gear in this video is listed in the video's description. Thanks for watching.
@Womenftw12345 Yep, this is either a serious hobby (some people spend this much on video games) or you earn money with your gear. A setup like this will run you about 2g's. Learn how to use and then go get paid;)
@zwartepietfilm Nope, DLSR's don't have real-time auto focus. I think there is one Nikon that does but I don't think it's that good. There is auto focus at the push of a button but it's a one time thing and will affect your exposure. There is no constant auto focus like on ENG cams. That is part of the difficulty with these cams (holding focus especially at low apertures) and why you see people connecting a follow focus to their rig. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the informative video. I am planning to shoot an evening festival and conduct interviews. How does the camera perform in low light? With the H4N how many audio lines are there? Can the audio lines be controlled separately? Thanks.
@zwartepietfilm DLSR's are the best cams for low light. The 60D is a crop sensor camera so it doesn't capture as much light as the 5D but it still does a good job. Of course the ability to capture low light as a lot to do with your lens. The lower aperture you can afford, the more light you can capture. The H4n has two main lines on the bottom (XLR & 1/4" combo) & the onboard mics on top (condensers). Each mic's input level can be controlled separately. There is also a 1/8" mic input on back.
I've seen this video three times because it's just a leading example of how reviews should be done quick simple and if there are any questions you just have to ask thanks for the video
P.S I was wondering when you clapped was that done to use the same technique as a clapper board?
@jake52016 Thanks for watching and especially thanks for the kind comments. Yes, the clap of the hands was a very simple version of a clapperboard. Just getting some audio spikes to help line up the audio recorded on the H4n with the audio recorded by the camera.
Is it possible to hook the Canon 60d up to a laptop in any way and save the video directly onto the hard drive of the computer instead of using a card? I don't have full faith in my card as it fills up faster than what I expected.
@666LurkXXX It's not particularly convenient for mobility but yes, you should be able to connect the 60D to your computer via the supplied software and record directly into the computer. You can usually find a good sale on cards. Buy something 16gb's or larger. Transcend is an excellent bargain brand that I use.
@thepodcastersstudio It is for an interview I am conducting soon. I have the Canon 60d and a Macbook Pro. Can you tell me what type of cord I would need and what the software program is? I installed everything that came with the camera (Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, CameraWindow, Picture Style Editor, and Image Browser) Thank you so much.
Yes, I have a question. I'm planning to use my canon 60D for short films and I currrently have a rode mic, but the audio is not living up to its hype. Is this wireless mic you displayed is the best route? I am planning to compete in film festivals and audio is VERY important to me. Thanks
@vrk3315 The first thing to know about audio & mics is that each situation requires its own unique setup. Your Rode mic is best for run and gun, a wireless lav like the one seen here is best for one person interviews or what I'm doing. For shooting any kind of film, most likely a shotgun mic mounted to a boom pole with a dedicated audio person to work it is going to be best. This will capture all actors & provide the best sounding audio.
@hectortowerss Yes it's the 2.8-4.5. I didn't even know the 17-50 existed when I bought this or I might have got that for 2.8 the whole way. But the lens is great. However I don't have much to compare it to but I'm happy with it. It's versatile, letting me run & gun with a wide shot & some zoom. I don't have much more to say so I probably won't review it but most of my videos at Vimeo /rayortega are shot w/ the lens so you can see it in action there. Thanks for watching!
@hectortowerss Yes, definitely the lowest aperture through the entire zoom range is always best & the price will always reflect that. If you have 2.8 through the entire zoom, you maintain your depth of field as well as zoom with no exposure shift. And of course all the high f-stops will always be included. So if you can afford a zoom that has a low aperture through the zoom, it's always better.
@pkilla617 You can certainly check the auto focus speed against the 60D by looking at the specs on the Canon site but with DLSR's you are almost always on manual focus. It's one of the challenges of these cams. Holding focus on a shallow depth of field is tricky but you can get some great looks. There is no continuous auto-focus on these cams.
@podcast nice vid...for first timer trying to film great video which camera do u recommend t3i Or 60d and what computer do I need for very fast rendering and editing....
@pkilla617 The T3i and 60D are very similar cams and in fact will produce the same image quality. If they T3i has manual audio then it would be fine to go with that. But that is a must in my opinion. Budget will probably be your deciding factor. Money is best spent on lenses. You'll always upgrade your camera body but lens you keep for life.
As for editing. You need as much power as you can afford. I edit on a Mac so take a look at the top iMac specs for an idea of the speed you'll need.
@pkilla617 I have a t3i and it works pretty well + it has manual audio control. I like the size of the 60d and the button lay out but if you are on a budget(like me) then I would go with the t3i
@MarshallC3media Well it only works because there it's a fluid head. The purpose is for a more steady pan than you get with your hand. Most people are not as steady as they would be using the rubber band trick. Thanks for watching and the feedback.
@Pgs3000 Hey thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm sure you'll love your new cam. That's a great cam and is almost the same as the 60D. Has all the important features for video. Enjoy.
@thepodcastersstudio I'm playing a lot now, with my new camera :) it's a nice piece of equipment. I am also trying to make some video's outside. It's very fun to play with the focus, although that requires some training. If you find time, is it possible to make a video about all the video features and settings of the 60D? wich setting to use in which environment and such... Im still trying to figure that out.. Thanks!
@Pgs3000 Thanks for the feedback. It's unlikely that I'll do an exhaustive video about all the features but I might make one covering the features that I like & reasons I bought the 60D compared to others. Take a look around here at YouTube, Vimeo & online in general. There are lots of videos of people showing how to use this cam. Most any DLSR techniques also apply to the 60D. Also feel free to ask questions anytime regarding any specific features you need help with. Thanks again.
@rohitmbhatia At 640 x 480 it will take longer to hit the 4gb limit and therefore you can record longer. Anything higher and you'll burn up 4gbs in about 12 minutes. However, if you're using SD resolution then you're really missing out on what the camera can do.
Thanks for the quick response. I have the Sennheiser plugged in the the xlr input one and getting mono audio on the left channel. Is there a setting to record stereo? Thanks!
@chadcasephotography Voice is mono. Therefore you need to go into the H4 and set it up to record mono which will take your mono source and send it to both channels...giving you a dual mono signal with voice on the left and right.
@chadcasephotography I change my settings all the time but in general, start off the Sennheiser at 00db and adjust the H4 so that you are in a good range, peaking around -12 to -6 which will allow you some headroom to prevent any peaking. You can also use the H4's built in peak limiter to make sure you don't peak the audio.
Thank you for the Info. I do have three questions about your set up. What is the name of the quick release plate you are using? How did you attach the quick release plate to the tripod head and how come you don’t attach the camera to the original quick release plate of the tripod head?
@outlawx9 All the gear used in this video is listed in the video description. The Manfrotto quick release attaches the the quick release plate that comes with the tripod. The tripod head plate screws into the bottom of the Manfrotto plate. I prefer this method because it's a true quick release in that it snaps on and off which is much fast than unlocking & sliding. Also with more baseplates I can use this on my shoulder rig as well. Go from one to the other in seconds.
Great video Ray... 2 questions: what are you using to mount the H4n onto the 60D and what video editing software do you use/recommend? thanks in advance~
@just604 Thanks. All the gear used in this vid is listed in the description. If you can't find the ball mount listed, email me at the website listed and I'll link you to some others.
As for editing software, I use FCP and Adobe Premiere Pro. Either one of these are fine. Choosing between the two will likely be based on budget and type of work you do. But both are great at handling DLSR footage.
hey great stuff. i though that the audio input to the 60D is only mic level, and the output of the zoom is only line level, so the cable between them would need to bring the level down somehow... is that what you are using?
@jessemillerman Thanks. And you are correct. You would be best served by using an attenuated cable and I have links to some great ones that include a splitter for headphones. Send me an email at the address in the description and I'll pass me along.
The cable you see me using here is not attenuated (I don't believe) but I make it work but dropping the 60D's level to it's lowest setting and adjusting the Zooms output as needed. Still works great & doesn't affect the Zoom recording.
@NJjorgensen The 600D or T3i is very similar to the 60D and may be worth getting. To best understand the specific difference it would be best to go to Canon's site and just compare them side by side. They should have an option for that. I think the 600D shares the most important video features which would be swing out screen and manual audio controls. Besides that the differences are probably minor.
@thepodcastersstudio Thank you, I went to a shop yesterday to see those two cameras. I must say that I realy would one of them. The 600D cost 5000dkr and the 60D cost 7500dkr (Denmark).
I would like to know more about the sound recorder, and the system you are using. Do you have a brand and a type information.
@vlagamemedia1 If you have a lav mic, the best thing to do would be to just go for it and run a test. It likely depends on what kind of lav you have and how much the signal is boosted by the mic and how much has to be done by the camera. Running a test is the only way to find out. You'll be able to maintain quality sound if you don't have to let the 60D boost the signal too much. Otherwise noise will be introduced.
Hey, completely unrelated to audio, what editing software do you use? I shoot with a DSLR as well, (Sony a55) so in theory I should be getting amazing video. Unfortunately for me though, I'm still using iMovie, and when I export projects, the quality level just gets absolutely butchered. The video quality of your video here is phenomenal, what software do you use to import/edit/export. Thanks so much!
@Scottysphotos135 First thing I will say is that iMovie is not the problem. It must be your settings in iMovie. Because you can certainly get the same look with iMovie as you see here. I use Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. This was edited on FCP but it could have been done with iMovie and looked the same. Try exporting the raw file out of iMove (mov with no compression). You can then use something like mpeg streamclip to compress the file to your desired settings.
hi! PLEASE read this, as i need sumone to answer this question... i have a canon t2i and want to get a zoom h1 or h4n... is it possible to use the zoom's as a microphone hooked up to the t2i so the audio and video is already synced in anyway? what are sum possible set ups i can do with a t2i and a zoom?
@ronakparida That's exactly what you are seeing in this video. The audio is coming into the H4n and then into the camera and it's all embedded into the final video. No syncing in post production required. Works the same way with the T2i except you don't have manual audio controls with the T2i so that auto gain control limits how clean you can get your audio. It will raise the sound on it's own. Also I don't think the H1 works with this setup.
@TheMindForest Yeah it's definitely a limitation but in most cases the people using these cams don't have shots that run over 12 minutes. If you are recording sit down interviews or lectures this is likely not the right cam. But cinematic pieces, where selective focus is important, lend themselves really nicely to these cams.
HI.I WAS LOOKING AT THIS VIDEO AND I HEARD ABOUT THE 12 MINUTES RECORDING ISSUE WITH THIS CANON.I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I THOUGHT IT WAS A SETTING ISSUE.ANYBODY KNOWS WHY THIS CANONS CANT RECORD LIKE ANY OTHER REGULAR VIDEO CAMARAS?THANKS
i am an acoustic guitarist, i want to plug the zoom direcly into a canon vixia HD camcorder for my youtube recording. Does the zoom sound quality diminish when you run it through the camcorder as i want audio and video together , without having to sync. the vixia has mic input and stereo sound thanks
@andykrejsa1 It's really just a comparison between the hardware of the H4n and the internal mic hardware on your Vixia. I'm sure the Zoom does a better job (i.e. preamps etc) but it's likely that you can still get really nice audio from the Vixia. Of course syncing it in post would likely give you even better sound but I think you'll be fine with the sound running into the cam. If you have control over the audio settings on the cam, set the input low as possible and let the H4n do the work.
Do you know where I can get some kind of metal frame with a mount so that I can fix my Rode as well as a video lamp to it? Such a metal frame would be really helpful, especially if I could mount it on a common tripod.
@LukasVideosify visit the link in the description of this video and email me this same question so I can provide you with some links if you are in the U.S. Thanks.
Today I went in to a pro shop to purchase the Canon XF100 video camera. (my budget is around 3k). The sales guys convinced me to purchase pretty much your same set-up instead. The 60D, Zoom H4n, and EF 24-105mm f/4 L lens, out the door was roughly $2,600. Which one would be best for strictly video?
Yes. I'm not sure what AD/DA is but the audio is coming into the H4n and then being piped out to the 60D via the audio out of the Zoom. This allows you to connect professional mics to the zoom and "bake" them into the video file on the 60D. Most times I also record on the Zoom as well as a backup or better quality audio.
@thepodcastersstudio A=Analog D= Digital. AD/DA means converting from the analog world into digital form and then reading the digital 0&1's and converting down into analog images to watch or sounds to hear.
AD/DA converter quality is crucial as it the bridge to the recording.
So are you taking the audio out of the H4N and with the cable taking to the audio in on the 60D; so essentially you're using the AD/DA of the H4N to record audio directly to the 60D?
@10mism I'm not certain about this but just so get an answer i would say it might be due to an overheating problem i myself have looked into a 60D and found that most DSLR's have an overheating problem ranging from the 7 minute mark
Tip: just try too keep the camera in a cooler environment and pause/turn-off the camera when its not necessary
@10mism In general, films are not shot in scenes that go past twelve minutes. Often times, most shots are less than a minute and then the camera angle changes which would be a new recording. A complete film would be hundreds or thousands of mini clips put together to make one entire project. The 12 minute record limit is due to the file format that DSLR's are using FAT32. The only time this is really a problem is in long interviews or talks. But generally no problem with making films.
@thepodcastersstudio Thanks sir your this answer end my confusion. you are cool human. hey why you don't open your own film making learning school? you seems honest & helpful guy. make others also like you dude. God bless u & makes your every nice wishes comes true & hey, is D7000 is better then 60D i think yes but D7000 record in 24 P in Full HD & 30 P in HD. But Nikon have too many cool function than 60D i also like the video quality of D7000 than 60D.but D 7000 don't have manual sound control
@10mism I haven't tried the D7000 but I'm sure it's a great cam. The manual control for audio is one of the primary reasons I purchased the 60D. Thanks for your feedback. I have a show about producing audio and video called The Podcasters Studio.
Just a quick comment to say you've done a really good job on this video, taking the time to explain things in a friendly and easy to understand manner for the viewers. Well done sir.
You really have a great audio setup for the 60D by using the Zoom h4n. so how would that have been compared with BeachTek DXA-SLR XLR Adapter? I hear from people that the BeachTek DXA-XLR performs better than the Zoom since you record directly on to the clip and you don't have to do any post-production audio synch. What do you think about it.
@obotuo1 Thanks for the compliments. I don't have a Beach Tek to compare this to but in this setup I am also recording straight to the clip. All the Beach Tek does is give you XLR inputs which the zoom also provides. In this case I will end up with good audio on both the video clip and a back up on the Zoom should I need it. The Zoom is a better option.
@VTMProd Yep the shadow here would be too harsh if this was something like an interview. You're right. However since it's just a how to video I wasn't too concerned and the room this was shot in wouldn't allow me to be any further from the wall and still show this much of the image. Small room and there is a 50mm on the T2i so I'm stuck at 50. Thanks for watching and the feedback.
Sir, CF Card video file quality is better then SD Card video quality file quality? or both have same video quality, while transferring Video files & can i make low budget movie with Canon 60D & do reverse telecine in to film?
@10mism Yes, you will get the same quality whether you are using a camera that uses CF cards or SD cards. These cams are great for low budget movie making. I'm not sure about telecine to film. That's not something I've looked into doing.
@SomethingKindaBeats Correct. This is an issue with the file format (FAT32) that most DLSR's use. You have to hit record button again after 12 min. It's one of the limitations to DLSR filmmaking but newer camera will likely start fixing this.
Great video! but can you clarify: You are recording using the lav mic, which is going into the recorder unit and stored there. When you attach the unit to the 60D, is the 60D also recording the lav mic now as well? so in the end you would have the same audio but one being recorded on a better unit?
Thanks!
(Also, its a must for me to have the camera recording its native audio as well, because i use PluralEyes (for Premiere Pro) which automatically syncs the good audio track to the video.
@CohenArts Yes. The audio is being recorded both to the H4n and then 60D. What is nice about this is that if you set it up right, often times the audio that is baked into the video file on the 60D is good enough to use. It's high quality audio and you don't have to line up the audio in post from the H4n. This video is an example of that. The audio you hear is coming from the mic that was attached to the T2i which I filmed this with. Or the same audio could be used as your reference audio.
@thepodcastersstudio Thanks for the reply! Just to ask: the Audio thats going into the 60D is the audio from the mic right? not from the camera itself? And that audio is being recorded on the camera, AND on the ZOOM right?
Thanks again! I'm pretty much using this setup minus the lav mic (soon i will).
@CohenArts Yes, I am hitting record on the Zoom as well so that I have audio captured in two places. One baked into the video file inside the 60D and one audio file on the Zoom for backup or for a better quality recording.
@naniXgaming in this video I'm using a cable that comes with my Sennheiser mic system but they make special cables that have attenuators in them. Email me at the link in the description and I will give you links on where to get the special cables. Thanks.
@naniXgaming if you're asking about the lens hood, it simply threads onto the end of the lens when you turn it around. Take your lens hood, turn it over and thread it onto the lens that it came with. Thanks for watching
Is that so much better than a Rode mic in terms of quality or is this just way more audio than I would need to record interviews and maybe sometimes some guitar playing?
@LukasVideosify Why this is different than a Rode (I suggest the pro if you buy Rode) is u can plug in any other type of professional mics (XLR) which depending on ur environment can be very beneficial. The Rode is great in quite situations or picking up ambient sound however it can be noisier than you might like for interviews. Being able to insert lav, shotgun, or handheld mics provides nice flexibility. Recording sound is always situational. It's all about picking the right mic for the shoot
Thank you very much for your response! I knew that you can plug in different mics and even several mics at once. I mainly just wanted to know whether it is worth spending that much more money when I'm just filming scenes without any loud distortions or sounds in the background. I'm really not a sound expert and I actually create flyers etc. for work. So I rather care about photography, video editing etc. What I want to know is whether the Rode has obvious weaknesses. (: ??
@LukasVideosify I'm not a fan of the old Rode Videomic. If you buy a Rode I would go with the Videomic Pro. The main difference is that it has a +20db gain on it which allows you to get a much cleaner recording. Otherwise the gain of the 60D will introduce a noticeable hiss to get the levels up properly. With a cam mounted mic you are going to pick up much more of the room noise, it's always best to get the mic as close as possible but it's likely the Rode will serve your purpose just fine....
@thepodcastersstudio ...continued - I know you are focused on the images but believe it or not when it comes to video, audio is at least 50% the key to producing high quality. Bad audio will take all the attention away from great images. When you do decide on a mic please consider buying one by visiting my site (see video description) and using one of my links from Amazon or BH on the right side if you think I've been able to help. Thanks.
@lewisjohnporter Thanks. I'm not sure what a radio mic is but you can record up to four channels separately. That means you have two combo XLR/1/4 inch inputs, one mic input and the onboard mics. So yes you can record separate mics at the same time on their own channel.
@thepodcastersstudio ok cheers for the quick reply, what you called a lapel mic, was what I call a radio mic, but yeah you answered my question so cheers.
@thepodcastersstudio Hello! Are you plugging the H4N into the camera? Do you get one (1) file? Like an MPG or MOV file with a stereo audio containing whatever you recorded with the MIC in it? Thanks for the video and explanation. Very useful.
@vicunia2011 Yes, the audio captured using the H4n is going from the audio out of the H4n into the mic input on the 60D. The audio will be merged into the video file (.mov) and you can edit the audio, if necessary, in post production. You can also capture audio onto the H4n separately at the same time. This audio is likely to sound better because the 60D's preamp won't be introducing any noise. However setting the levels properly can help avoid most of the noise.
I am making a short film using Canon T3i and You can see some of my test shots on my youtube channel. However, I am want to learn how to get proper audio. I am planning to get H4N. It would be nice if you let me know what I need to get the best audio for the movie to be shot with T3i.
@Plus1two3 Thanks for watching. Every audio setup has it's own special characteristics. If you are making a short film it is likely that a shotgun mic attached to an H4n and controlled by a separate person to hold the mic (on a boom pole) and monitor the audio is your best setup. This will allow for the best sound and you can focus on shooting the film. See the web link in the description if you want to email me for more with your budget & I can point you towards some gear.
@thepodcastersstudio - Ray, you are very kind! I will email you. In the email subject I will mention Plus1two3. Once again awesome videos. Keep up the good work.
@thepodcastersstudio - Ray, thanks for the reply. You are very kind. I will email you soon with my user (Plus1two3) on the subject line. Once again thanks and keep up the good work!
How do you get past the audio noise on the 60d? Is it the magiclantern firmware? I have tested a couple different audio routing options into the camera and they're both awful. I'd like to purchase an external mic for shooting when only nat sound is needed. Thanks! And good video.
anybizfinder 3 days ago
@anybizfinder The method I show here is one way to get around audio being recorded into the cam with little noise. The problem is the cheap pre-amp that they put in these cams. They capture great nat sound but struggle on things like interviews. The key is to have a mic that allows you to turn down the cams audio to its lowest. Let a good mic do the job. The Rode Video Mic Pro has a +20db option that works great for this but your best setup is getting the mic close like I have here (lav or boom)
thepodcastersstudio 2 days ago
@anybizfinder The method I show here is one way to get around audio being recorded into the cam with little noise. The problem is the cheap pre-amp that they put in these cams. They capture great nat sound but struggle on things like interviews. The key is to have a mic that allows you to turn down the cams audio to its lowest. Let a good mic do the job. The Rode Video Mic Pro has a +20db option that works great for this but your best setup is getting the mic close like I have here (lav or boom)
thepodcastersstudio 2 days ago
@anybizfinder magic latern AGC off
michael1980123 1 hour ago
Hi Ray, whats the adapter you used to connect ur zoom and ur camera called and where can I get it? thanks
walantrophy 6 days ago
@walantrophy check the link to the gear page on my site in the video's description. All the gear in this video is listed there including the ball mount (last in video section). Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 6 days ago
can we see the pics/vid from that shoot? idk if have em up ill check your channel i guess.
bangbangboogybaby 1 week ago
@bangbangboogybaby you can the two videos at Vimeo dot com/user6302985
The welcome message and breathing tutorial were shot with this setup.
thepodcastersstudio 1 week ago
i see.. will it work with Shure PG188/PG185 Dual Lavalier Wireless Mic System as well?
marieisthename 1 week ago
@marieisthename I don't have any experience with that mic system so I can't say for sure. I imagine as long as you can connect the receiver into the cam via 1/8" connection then it should work. If the line out from the mic is Line level then you might have an issue with it being too loud because the input on the cam is mic level. If the mic can output mic level then you'd be better off.
thepodcastersstudio 1 week ago
hi... if i want to capture a wedding ceremony, thus i have 3 lav mics (one for the bride, groom and priest/pastor) .. how can i put the audio to the dslr using the Zoom H4n Audio Recorder since there's only 2 xlr slots? or what can you advice me to do or use instead?? pls and thank you!
marieisthename 1 week ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@marieisthename There is a mic jack on the back as well that might allow you to utilize the 4 track recording. But if you are using condenser lav mics, you just might be able to mic the bride and groom and allow those mics to pic up the pastor who tends to be close in a wedding ceremony. Give it a run through with some friends and see if either will work.
thepodcastersstudio 1 week ago
Hi there, really great vid. !!thanks!
actually it's the first time i hear about the time recording limitation on the DSLR's, could you explain in more details pls??
appreciate in advance,
ben
benbenghostdog 1 week ago in playlist movies
@benbenghostdog Many DLSR's, up to this point, have a time limitation for each clip. Once your clip hits 4gb's, you'll have restart the recording. The camera will stop recording at 4gb due to the file system used, which when shooting at 1080p, you'll usually get approx. 12 minutes. These cams, due to their form factor are also prone to overheating if run too long at once. Thanks Ben
thepodcastersstudio 1 week ago
I saw a Q & A close to my question. I am trying to hook my 60D to my Mac Book Pro with the USB cable, but for some reason it says something about incompatible Operating System. Can't I do that with this cam/mac combo somehow? I want to do some time lapse photography. I saw another Youtube video on this guy using his computer/not a mac to do it and set the intervals with his iPhone. Got a solution for me by chance?
jeremiahgritton 2 weeks ago
@jeremiahgritton I guess it's possible that your computer & 60D don't work together depending on your OS. Make sure you have done all the necessary updates for your mac & the 60D. Are you on Lion or some really old OS? Are you using the EOS utility that came with the cam? Use that. I don't know about the iPhone app but you can check the app store or google for it. Let me know if you find it. I use a cheap $30 intervalometer but an app sounds cool too.
thepodcastersstudio 2 weeks ago
Hey, I hear the Canon T3i (600D) Has some kind of thing that you dont have to clap or anything to line up the audio with an external mic... Is this true? I want the 600D and the Rode Mic. Please answer
Understandinq 2 weeks ago
@Understandinq This video is for the 60D not the T3i. I don't own that camera so I can't say. But I haven't heard of anything like that. Since you are recording audio in two places, I don't see how the camera would record the clap to the cam and the separate device. Plus a clapper has a visual element as well. Also, you don't line up the audio until you're in the editor so it won't line anything up for you in camera. There are plugins & FCPX which have build in algorithms for lining up audio.
sharynmo 2 weeks ago
i m picky about who to subscribe, but you left me no choice and i had to hit that subscibe button. i went over several dumb video reviews but my search stopped right here.
thanks for sharing the information and i appreciate you took the effort to post this up.
salmanslim 2 weeks ago
@salmanslim Hey thanks for the high praise. Let me know if you have any questions. Besides producing content, I always answer all comments and usually within 24 hours;) Thanks for subscribing.
thepodcastersstudio 2 weeks ago
gotta love fluid head!
FreeRunningCentral 3 weeks ago
this guy has money.
dothisdothat321 3 weeks ago
@dothisdothat321 Money I made with this camera setup;) Invest in some quality gear, learn how to use it, be creative, go get some work. Pays for itself.
Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 3 weeks ago 4
@thepodcastersstudio workin on it haha, the video/photgraphy business is never cheap haha
dothisdothat321 3 weeks ago
@dothisdothat321 Yeah you can do it on a budget if you're creative but mostly you need to spend money to make money;) I hope it works out for you. Good luck.
thepodcastersstudio 3 weeks ago
I just bought a 600D. Video is grainy in low light. Any suggestions?
Scottbergify 4 weeks ago
@Scottbergify Well it's no 5D;) But "low light" is a relative term. What it means to you is different than what it means to me. If you're not happy with the image you'll just have to throw in some more light. The other solution is using the fastest lens possible which means a really low F-stop like 1.2, 1.4 etc. Get the fastest you can afford. This will let in more light, allowing you to keep the ISO lower. If your subject is moving much, feel free to go down from 50 or 60 to 40 on your shutter
thepodcastersstudio 4 weeks ago
@Scottbergify it depends from the lens you are using. No prob with a Sigma 30mm.
woorkup 3 weeks ago
I want to have better audio with mY Canon 60D, but it is so annoying syncing audio with the video....so can i use an external mic on the 60D and then the Canon's audio will be whatever is from the mic??
funnyfilmsman 4 weeks ago
@funnyfilmsman The audio here is the sound of audio coming in via the Sennheiser mic directly to the camera. It's pretty clean. Not as clean as the H4n recorded audio but I think it's prefectly acceptable as "quality" audio. The problem often isn't the mic (although you need good mics) but the cheap preamps on the cam. You can help defeat this by setting the manual audio on the 60D all the way down to one click from off. Let the mic do the work and you'll get cleaner audio in cam.
thepodcastersstudio 4 weeks ago
I have a Nikon D7000. My question is on the setup you show, is the audio picked up by the H4n getting put into the video that you are shooting? Or are these 2 separate tracks that need to be synced in post? Also what is that mount you have for the H4n on the top of your Canon?
MontanaWildOutdoors 4 weeks ago
@MontanaWildOutdoors Both. The audio coming into the H4n is going into the 60D and the audio is being recorded separately on the H4n. This allows me to record clean audio to the video track for reference or use and have a backup or an even cleaner version on the H4n which I would line up in post. All the gear in this video is listed in the video's description. Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 4 weeks ago
thats cute but you have to do that as a living to actually be able to afford that stuff becaus ehow much do all thos emicrophone htings cost?
Womenftw12345 1 month ago
@Womenftw12345 Yep, this is either a serious hobby (some people spend this much on video games) or you earn money with your gear. A setup like this will run you about 2g's. Learn how to use and then go get paid;)
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
the trick with the rubberband, you have from bruspup :D
Mopzz96 1 month ago
Is there autofocus in the video mode as well?
zwartepietfilm 1 month ago
@zwartepietfilm Nope, DLSR's don't have real-time auto focus. I think there is one Nikon that does but I don't think it's that good. There is auto focus at the push of a button but it's a one time thing and will affect your exposure. There is no constant auto focus like on ENG cams. That is part of the difficulty with these cams (holding focus especially at low apertures) and why you see people connecting a follow focus to their rig. Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
Thanks for the informative video. I am planning to shoot an evening festival and conduct interviews. How does the camera perform in low light? With the H4N how many audio lines are there? Can the audio lines be controlled separately? Thanks.
zwartepietfilm 1 month ago
@zwartepietfilm DLSR's are the best cams for low light. The 60D is a crop sensor camera so it doesn't capture as much light as the 5D but it still does a good job. Of course the ability to capture low light as a lot to do with your lens. The lower aperture you can afford, the more light you can capture. The H4n has two main lines on the bottom (XLR & 1/4" combo) & the onboard mics on top (condensers). Each mic's input level can be controlled separately. There is also a 1/8" mic input on back.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
the h4n recorder was a good idea! Thanks
thadeufb 1 month ago
@thadeufb Cool. Hope it works great in your setup. Enjoy and thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
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vadim367 1 month ago
I've seen this video three times because it's just a leading example of how reviews should be done quick simple and if there are any questions you just have to ask thanks for the video
P.S I was wondering when you clapped was that done to use the same technique as a clapper board?
jake52016 1 month ago
@jake52016 Thanks for watching and especially thanks for the kind comments. Yes, the clap of the hands was a very simple version of a clapperboard. Just getting some audio spikes to help line up the audio recorded on the H4n with the audio recorded by the camera.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
Is it possible to hook the Canon 60d up to a laptop in any way and save the video directly onto the hard drive of the computer instead of using a card? I don't have full faith in my card as it fills up faster than what I expected.
666LurkXXX 1 month ago
@666LurkXXX It's not particularly convenient for mobility but yes, you should be able to connect the 60D to your computer via the supplied software and record directly into the computer. You can usually find a good sale on cards. Buy something 16gb's or larger. Transcend is an excellent bargain brand that I use.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@thepodcastersstudio It is for an interview I am conducting soon. I have the Canon 60d and a Macbook Pro. Can you tell me what type of cord I would need and what the software program is? I installed everything that came with the camera (Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, CameraWindow, Picture Style Editor, and Image Browser) Thank you so much.
666LurkXXX 1 month ago
@666LurkXXX It's the EOS utility and it should hook up with a mini USB to USB cable that should have also come with the camera.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@thepodcastersstudio I could kiss you right now. Thank you so much. You're the man.
666LurkXXX 1 month ago 2
Yes, I have a question. I'm planning to use my canon 60D for short films and I currrently have a rode mic, but the audio is not living up to its hype. Is this wireless mic you displayed is the best route? I am planning to compete in film festivals and audio is VERY important to me. Thanks
vrk3315 1 month ago
@vrk3315 The first thing to know about audio & mics is that each situation requires its own unique setup. Your Rode mic is best for run and gun, a wireless lav like the one seen here is best for one person interviews or what I'm doing. For shooting any kind of film, most likely a shotgun mic mounted to a boom pole with a dedicated audio person to work it is going to be best. This will capture all actors & provide the best sounding audio.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
one more question! is it 2.8-4.5? or just a fixed 2.8 because i cant seem to find 18-50mm 2.8
the only ones fixed are the 17-50 2.8 fixed
hectortowerss 1 month ago
@hectortowerss Yes it's the 2.8-4.5. I didn't even know the 17-50 existed when I bought this or I might have got that for 2.8 the whole way. But the lens is great. However I don't have much to compare it to but I'm happy with it. It's versatile, letting me run & gun with a wide shot & some zoom. I don't have much more to say so I probably won't review it but most of my videos at Vimeo /rayortega are shot w/ the lens so you can see it in action there. Thanks for watching!
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@thepodcastersstudio thank you for the reply! =] so you are saying a fixed 2.8 will always be better right?
hectortowerss 1 month ago
@hectortowerss Yes, definitely the lowest aperture through the entire zoom range is always best & the price will always reflect that. If you have 2.8 through the entire zoom, you maintain your depth of field as well as zoom with no exposure shift. And of course all the high f-stops will always be included. So if you can afford a zoom that has a low aperture through the zoom, it's always better.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@thepodcastersstudio thank you so much!! great videos!
hectortowerss 1 month ago
hey how are you liking that 18-50mm 2.8 lens? i am thinking about buying it... can you do a video review on that and also a test? i subscribed
hectortowerss 1 month ago
thanks
TheFamilyguy421 1 month ago
@msdkarl so the t3i does have manual audio control how's the focus is it just as fast as the 60d
pkilla617 1 month ago
@pkilla617 You can certainly check the auto focus speed against the 60D by looking at the specs on the Canon site but with DLSR's you are almost always on manual focus. It's one of the challenges of these cams. Holding focus on a shallow depth of field is tricky but you can get some great looks. There is no continuous auto-focus on these cams.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@the podcast thanks man
pkilla617 1 month ago
NICE LENS! what is it
sdhafiz23 1 month ago
@sdhafiz23 Please read the video's description for a complete list of gear. Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@thepodcastersstudio sorry i didnt nottice
sdhafiz23 1 month ago
@podcast nice vid...for first timer trying to film great video which camera do u recommend t3i Or 60d and what computer do I need for very fast rendering and editing....
pkilla617 1 month ago
@pkilla617 The T3i and 60D are very similar cams and in fact will produce the same image quality. If they T3i has manual audio then it would be fine to go with that. But that is a must in my opinion. Budget will probably be your deciding factor. Money is best spent on lenses. You'll always upgrade your camera body but lens you keep for life.
As for editing. You need as much power as you can afford. I edit on a Mac so take a look at the top iMac specs for an idea of the speed you'll need.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@pkilla617 I have a t3i and it works pretty well + it has manual audio control. I like the size of the 60d and the button lay out but if you are on a budget(like me) then I would go with the t3i
msdkarl 1 month ago
While the "rubber band trick" is useful if you already have a fluid head tripod you don't need it because it is a fluid head
MarshallC3media 1 month ago
@MarshallC3media Well it only works because there it's a fluid head. The purpose is for a more steady pan than you get with your hand. Most people are not as steady as they would be using the rubber band trick. Thanks for watching and the feedback.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
thanks for this video. i recently bought the 600D. I subbed, because you give some great info and tips! and i like your way of explaining.
Pgs3000 2 months ago
@Pgs3000 Hey thanks for watching and subscribing. I'm sure you'll love your new cam. That's a great cam and is almost the same as the 60D. Has all the important features for video. Enjoy.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio I'm playing a lot now, with my new camera :) it's a nice piece of equipment. I am also trying to make some video's outside. It's very fun to play with the focus, although that requires some training. If you find time, is it possible to make a video about all the video features and settings of the 60D? wich setting to use in which environment and such... Im still trying to figure that out.. Thanks!
Pgs3000 1 month ago
@Pgs3000 Thanks for the feedback. It's unlikely that I'll do an exhaustive video about all the features but I might make one covering the features that I like & reasons I bought the 60D compared to others. Take a look around here at YouTube, Vimeo & online in general. There are lots of videos of people showing how to use this cam. Most any DLSR techniques also apply to the 60D. Also feel free to ask questions anytime regarding any specific features you need help with. Thanks again.
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
@Pgs3000 Thanks for watching
thepodcastersstudio 1 month ago
Thanks for the note on the H4 I've got it set to both channels.
chadcasephotography 2 months ago
12mins record time ?
My 60D gives me 30mins of record time.
rohitmbhatia 2 months ago
@rohitmbhatia At 640 x 480 it will take longer to hit the 4gb limit and therefore you can record longer. Anything higher and you'll burn up 4gbs in about 12 minutes. However, if you're using SD resolution then you're really missing out on what the camera can do.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio ahaan okay.. i use sandisk extreme pro 32gb SD card.. that helps me shoot 1080p on 24frams with 30min.
Anyways thanks for the video. :)
rohitmbhatia 2 months ago
Thanks for the quick response. I have the Sennheiser plugged in the the xlr input one and getting mono audio on the left channel. Is there a setting to record stereo? Thanks!
chadcasephotography 2 months ago
@chadcasephotography Voice is mono. Therefore you need to go into the H4 and set it up to record mono which will take your mono source and send it to both channels...giving you a dual mono signal with voice on the left and right.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
I have the same set up and trying to figure out the settings on the H4 and Sennheiser. Any help is appreciated.
chadcasephotography 2 months ago
@chadcasephotography I change my settings all the time but in general, start off the Sennheiser at 00db and adjust the H4 so that you are in a good range, peaking around -12 to -6 which will allow you some headroom to prevent any peaking. You can also use the H4's built in peak limiter to make sure you don't peak the audio.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Thank you for the Info. I do have three questions about your set up. What is the name of the quick release plate you are using? How did you attach the quick release plate to the tripod head and how come you don’t attach the camera to the original quick release plate of the tripod head?
outlawx9 2 months ago
@outlawx9 All the gear used in this video is listed in the video description. The Manfrotto quick release attaches the the quick release plate that comes with the tripod. The tripod head plate screws into the bottom of the Manfrotto plate. I prefer this method because it's a true quick release in that it snaps on and off which is much fast than unlocking & sliding. Also with more baseplates I can use this on my shoulder rig as well. Go from one to the other in seconds.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Great video Ray... 2 questions: what are you using to mount the H4n onto the 60D and what video editing software do you use/recommend? thanks in advance~
just604 2 months ago
@just604 Thanks. All the gear used in this vid is listed in the description. If you can't find the ball mount listed, email me at the website listed and I'll link you to some others.
As for editing software, I use FCP and Adobe Premiere Pro. Either one of these are fine. Choosing between the two will likely be based on budget and type of work you do. But both are great at handling DLSR footage.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
hey great stuff. i though that the audio input to the 60D is only mic level, and the output of the zoom is only line level, so the cable between them would need to bring the level down somehow... is that what you are using?
jessemillerman 2 months ago
@jessemillerman Thanks. And you are correct. You would be best served by using an attenuated cable and I have links to some great ones that include a splitter for headphones. Send me an email at the address in the description and I'll pass me along.
The cable you see me using here is not attenuated (I don't believe) but I make it work but dropping the 60D's level to it's lowest setting and adjusting the Zooms output as needed. Still works great & doesn't affect the Zoom recording.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Thank you.
vlagamemedia1 2 months ago
Thank you for a great video :-)
Can you maybe explain to me what is the different between 600D 60D, thank you :-)
NJjorgensen 2 months ago
@NJjorgensen The 600D or T3i is very similar to the 60D and may be worth getting. To best understand the specific difference it would be best to go to Canon's site and just compare them side by side. They should have an option for that. I think the 600D shares the most important video features which would be swing out screen and manual audio controls. Besides that the differences are probably minor.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio Thank you, I went to a shop yesterday to see those two cameras. I must say that I realy would one of them. The 600D cost 5000dkr and the 60D cost 7500dkr (Denmark).
I would like to know more about the sound recorder, and the system you are using. Do you have a brand and a type information.
Thanks again.
NJ/Denmark
NJjorgensen 2 months ago
@NJjorgensen Everything used in this video is listed out in the video description. Thanks.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio thank you so much.
NJjorgensen 2 months ago
can I just hook up the lav mic to my 60d and get a better sound that just the 60d alone? please reply soon, thank you.
vlagamemedia1 2 months ago
@vlagamemedia1 If you have a lav mic, the best thing to do would be to just go for it and run a test. It likely depends on what kind of lav you have and how much the signal is boosted by the mic and how much has to be done by the camera. Running a test is the only way to find out. You'll be able to maintain quality sound if you don't have to let the 60D boost the signal too much. Otherwise noise will be introduced.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Hey, completely unrelated to audio, what editing software do you use? I shoot with a DSLR as well, (Sony a55) so in theory I should be getting amazing video. Unfortunately for me though, I'm still using iMovie, and when I export projects, the quality level just gets absolutely butchered. The video quality of your video here is phenomenal, what software do you use to import/edit/export. Thanks so much!
Scottysphotos135 2 months ago
@Scottysphotos135 First thing I will say is that iMovie is not the problem. It must be your settings in iMovie. Because you can certainly get the same look with iMovie as you see here. I use Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. This was edited on FCP but it could have been done with iMovie and looked the same. Try exporting the raw file out of iMove (mov with no compression). You can then use something like mpeg streamclip to compress the file to your desired settings.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
hi! PLEASE read this, as i need sumone to answer this question... i have a canon t2i and want to get a zoom h1 or h4n... is it possible to use the zoom's as a microphone hooked up to the t2i so the audio and video is already synced in anyway? what are sum possible set ups i can do with a t2i and a zoom?
ronakparida 2 months ago
@ronakparida That's exactly what you are seeing in this video. The audio is coming into the H4n and then into the camera and it's all embedded into the final video. No syncing in post production required. Works the same way with the T2i except you don't have manual audio controls with the T2i so that auto gain control limits how clean you can get your audio. It will raise the sound on it's own. Also I don't think the H1 works with this setup.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio so then what kind of connections, cords, did u use? and what was connected into what sockets?
ronakparida 2 months ago
@ronakparida It's all in the video and the parts are in the video's description. I talk about how the connections work and what they are.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Thanks! That was a nice video! I am pissed now hearing about this 12 min limit. I just got this camera today and wish that was in the specifications.
TheMindForest 2 months ago
@TheMindForest Yeah it's definitely a limitation but in most cases the people using these cams don't have shots that run over 12 minutes. If you are recording sit down interviews or lectures this is likely not the right cam. But cinematic pieces, where selective focus is important, lend themselves really nicely to these cams.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
HI.I WAS LOOKING AT THIS VIDEO AND I HEARD ABOUT THE 12 MINUTES RECORDING ISSUE WITH THIS CANON.I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM I THOUGHT IT WAS A SETTING ISSUE.ANYBODY KNOWS WHY THIS CANONS CANT RECORD LIKE ANY OTHER REGULAR VIDEO CAMARAS?THANKS
papilin2 2 months ago
@papilin2 This is just a common limitation with dlsr's because of the file format that they use (FAT32).
Another issues include what defines a video cam versus a still cam based on record times and overheating. These cams can overheat if run too long.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
i am an acoustic guitarist, i want to plug the zoom direcly into a canon vixia HD camcorder for my youtube recording. Does the zoom sound quality diminish when you run it through the camcorder as i want audio and video together , without having to sync. the vixia has mic input and stereo sound thanks
andykrejsa1 3 months ago
@andykrejsa1 It's really just a comparison between the hardware of the H4n and the internal mic hardware on your Vixia. I'm sure the Zoom does a better job (i.e. preamps etc) but it's likely that you can still get really nice audio from the Vixia. Of course syncing it in post would likely give you even better sound but I think you'll be fine with the sound running into the cam. If you have control over the audio settings on the cam, set the input low as possible and let the H4n do the work.
thepodcastersstudio 2 months ago
Does that attachment that holds the H4N come with the camera?
DaveFutureFilms 3 months ago
@DaveFutureFilms nope. The piece is listed in the description of the video "Zylight Hotshoe Ball Mount
." Send me an email by contacting me at the link in the description if you need help finding links to where you can purchase one. Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
Do you know where I can get some kind of metal frame with a mount so that I can fix my Rode as well as a video lamp to it? Such a metal frame would be really helpful, especially if I could mount it on a common tripod.
LukasVideosify 3 months ago
@LukasVideosify visit the link in the description of this video and email me this same question so I can provide you with some links if you are in the U.S. Thanks.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio ohhhh ok thank you man, your vids help alot by the way. soo thaks!
SomethingKindaBeats 3 months ago
@SomethingKindaBeats Hey thanks so much for letting me know and for watching! Take care.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
Today I went in to a pro shop to purchase the Canon XF100 video camera. (my budget is around 3k). The sales guys convinced me to purchase pretty much your same set-up instead. The 60D, Zoom H4n, and EF 24-105mm f/4 L lens, out the door was roughly $2,600. Which one would be best for strictly video?
22uvsc 3 months ago
Yes. I'm not sure what AD/DA is but the audio is coming into the H4n and then being piped out to the 60D via the audio out of the Zoom. This allows you to connect professional mics to the zoom and "bake" them into the video file on the 60D. Most times I also record on the Zoom as well as a backup or better quality audio.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio A=Analog D= Digital. AD/DA means converting from the analog world into digital form and then reading the digital 0&1's and converting down into analog images to watch or sounds to hear.
AD/DA converter quality is crucial as it the bridge to the recording.
tnrfootball 3 months ago
@tnrfootball Thanks for the info.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
So are you taking the audio out of the H4N and with the cable taking to the audio in on the 60D; so essentially you're using the AD/DA of the H4N to record audio directly to the 60D?
TheDigitalTavern 3 months ago
wow, same setup minus the audio, which im in the market for now
drinktahoebrew 3 months ago
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im about to buy a Canon 60d camera, objective is f/3.5 - f/5.6 and 18 - 55mm (so my mm is 55(?)
good or not??
CR7Lasselsson1 3 months ago
thanks a lot :) & sir, hey why this cam just record 12 mins? :( so how can a person can complete the two hrs movie :(
10mism 3 months ago
@10mism I'm not certain about this but just so get an answer i would say it might be due to an overheating problem i myself have looked into a 60D and found that most DSLR's have an overheating problem ranging from the 7 minute mark
Tip: just try too keep the camera in a cooler environment and pause/turn-off the camera when its not necessary
jake52016 3 months ago
@jake52016 that's so cool ! haha thanks :)
10mism 3 months ago
@10mism aha no problem :P nice to help out other wanna be photographers like me
jake52016 3 months ago
@10mism In general, films are not shot in scenes that go past twelve minutes. Often times, most shots are less than a minute and then the camera angle changes which would be a new recording. A complete film would be hundreds or thousands of mini clips put together to make one entire project. The 12 minute record limit is due to the file format that DSLR's are using FAT32. The only time this is really a problem is in long interviews or talks. But generally no problem with making films.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio Thanks sir your this answer end my confusion. you are cool human. hey why you don't open your own film making learning school? you seems honest & helpful guy. make others also like you dude. God bless u & makes your every nice wishes comes true & hey, is D7000 is better then 60D i think yes but D7000 record in 24 P in Full HD & 30 P in HD. But Nikon have too many cool function than 60D i also like the video quality of D7000 than 60D.but D 7000 don't have manual sound control
10mism 3 months ago
@10mism I haven't tried the D7000 but I'm sure it's a great cam. The manual control for audio is one of the primary reasons I purchased the 60D. Thanks for your feedback. I have a show about producing audio and video called The Podcasters Studio.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
Just a quick comment to say you've done a really good job on this video, taking the time to explain things in a friendly and easy to understand manner for the viewers. Well done sir.
totallychappers 3 months ago
You really have a great audio setup for the 60D by using the Zoom h4n. so how would that have been compared with BeachTek DXA-SLR XLR Adapter? I hear from people that the BeachTek DXA-XLR performs better than the Zoom since you record directly on to the clip and you don't have to do any post-production audio synch. What do you think about it.
obotuo1 3 months ago
@obotuo1 Thanks for the compliments. I don't have a Beach Tek to compare this to but in this setup I am also recording straight to the clip. All the Beach Tek does is give you XLR inputs which the zoom also provides. In this case I will end up with good audio on both the video clip and a back up on the Zoom should I need it. The Zoom is a better option.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
You are set set up too close Ti the background, hard shadow. Maybe because background too small. Move forward and loose shadow. Great info. Thanks!
VTMProd 3 months ago
@VTMProd Yep the shadow here would be too harsh if this was something like an interview. You're right. However since it's just a how to video I wasn't too concerned and the room this was shot in wouldn't allow me to be any further from the wall and still show this much of the image. Small room and there is a 50mm on the T2i so I'm stuck at 50. Thanks for watching and the feedback.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
Sir, CF Card video file quality is better then SD Card video quality file quality? or both have same video quality, while transferring Video files & can i make low budget movie with Canon 60D & do reverse telecine in to film?
10mism 3 months ago
@10mism Yes, you will get the same quality whether you are using a camera that uses CF cards or SD cards. These cams are great for low budget movie making. I'm not sure about telecine to film. That's not something I've looked into doing.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
the Canon 60D only alows 12 minute recording???
SomethingKindaBeats 3 months ago
@SomethingKindaBeats Correct. This is an issue with the file format (FAT32) that most DLSR's use. You have to hit record button again after 12 min. It's one of the limitations to DLSR filmmaking but newer camera will likely start fixing this.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
who is this one dildo who dislike this?
10mism 3 months ago
@10mism ha ha. I just wonder something similar the other day when I noticed the one. But on the bright side...it's only 1 out of 150 I guess;)
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
Great video! but can you clarify: You are recording using the lav mic, which is going into the recorder unit and stored there. When you attach the unit to the 60D, is the 60D also recording the lav mic now as well? so in the end you would have the same audio but one being recorded on a better unit?
Thanks!
(Also, its a must for me to have the camera recording its native audio as well, because i use PluralEyes (for Premiere Pro) which automatically syncs the good audio track to the video.
CohenArts 4 months ago
@CohenArts Yes. The audio is being recorded both to the H4n and then 60D. What is nice about this is that if you set it up right, often times the audio that is baked into the video file on the 60D is good enough to use. It's high quality audio and you don't have to line up the audio in post from the H4n. This video is an example of that. The audio you hear is coming from the mic that was attached to the T2i which I filmed this with. Or the same audio could be used as your reference audio.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio Thanks for the reply! Just to ask: the Audio thats going into the 60D is the audio from the mic right? not from the camera itself? And that audio is being recorded on the camera, AND on the ZOOM right?
Thanks again! I'm pretty much using this setup minus the lav mic (soon i will).
CohenArts 4 months ago
@CohenArts Last point!
You are actually hitting record on the Zoom ya? Not just being used as a relay right?
CohenArts 4 months ago
@CohenArts Yes, I am hitting record on the Zoom as well so that I have audio captured in two places. One baked into the video file inside the 60D and one audio file on the Zoom for backup or for a better quality recording.
thepodcastersstudio 3 months ago
what cable do u use to connect canon to zoom?
naniXgaming 4 months ago
@naniXgaming in this video I'm using a cable that comes with my Sennheiser mic system but they make special cables that have attenuators in them. Email me at the link in the description and I will give you links on where to get the special cables. Thanks.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
how do u get ur hood to turn around?
naniXgaming 4 months ago
@naniXgaming if you're asking about the lens hood, it simply threads onto the end of the lens when you turn it around. Take your lens hood, turn it over and thread it onto the lens that it came with. Thanks for watching
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
the audio has this, annoying nasal overlay like sound, its vibrating the metal beneath my feet, annoying
truthspotorg 4 months ago
Really helpful video, man. Thanks for posting!
CasaDeCucaracha 4 months ago
@CasaDeCucaracha Thanks for watching.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
Is that so much better than a Rode mic in terms of quality or is this just way more audio than I would need to record interviews and maybe sometimes some guitar playing?
By the way: The rubberbands are great! :D
LukasVideosify 4 months ago
@LukasVideosify Why this is different than a Rode (I suggest the pro if you buy Rode) is u can plug in any other type of professional mics (XLR) which depending on ur environment can be very beneficial. The Rode is great in quite situations or picking up ambient sound however it can be noisier than you might like for interviews. Being able to insert lav, shotgun, or handheld mics provides nice flexibility. Recording sound is always situational. It's all about picking the right mic for the shoot
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio
Thank you very much for your response! I knew that you can plug in different mics and even several mics at once. I mainly just wanted to know whether it is worth spending that much more money when I'm just filming scenes without any loud distortions or sounds in the background. I'm really not a sound expert and I actually create flyers etc. for work. So I rather care about photography, video editing etc. What I want to know is whether the Rode has obvious weaknesses. (: ??
LukasVideosify 4 months ago
@LukasVideosify I'm not a fan of the old Rode Videomic. If you buy a Rode I would go with the Videomic Pro. The main difference is that it has a +20db gain on it which allows you to get a much cleaner recording. Otherwise the gain of the 60D will introduce a noticeable hiss to get the levels up properly. With a cam mounted mic you are going to pick up much more of the room noise, it's always best to get the mic as close as possible but it's likely the Rode will serve your purpose just fine....
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio ...continued - I know you are focused on the images but believe it or not when it comes to video, audio is at least 50% the key to producing high quality. Bad audio will take all the attention away from great images. When you do decide on a mic please consider buying one by visiting my site (see video description) and using one of my links from Amazon or BH on the right side if you think I've been able to help. Thanks.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
Hey, nice video.
I'v recently bought a zoom H4n and just wanted to know if you can record on to the H4n with two radio mics simultaneously?
lewisjohnporter 4 months ago
@lewisjohnporter Thanks. I'm not sure what a radio mic is but you can record up to four channels separately. That means you have two combo XLR/1/4 inch inputs, one mic input and the onboard mics. So yes you can record separate mics at the same time on their own channel.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio ok cheers for the quick reply, what you called a lapel mic, was what I call a radio mic, but yeah you answered my question so cheers.
lewisjohnporter 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio Hello! Are you plugging the H4N into the camera? Do you get one (1) file? Like an MPG or MOV file with a stereo audio containing whatever you recorded with the MIC in it? Thanks for the video and explanation. Very useful.
vicunia2011 4 months ago
@vicunia2011 Yes, the audio captured using the H4n is going from the audio out of the H4n into the mic input on the 60D. The audio will be merged into the video file (.mov) and you can edit the audio, if necessary, in post production. You can also capture audio onto the H4n separately at the same time. This audio is likely to sound better because the 60D's preamp won't be introducing any noise. However setting the levels properly can help avoid most of the noise.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
I am making a short film using Canon T3i and You can see some of my test shots on my youtube channel. However, I am want to learn how to get proper audio. I am planning to get H4N. It would be nice if you let me know what I need to get the best audio for the movie to be shot with T3i.
Plus1two3 4 months ago
@Plus1two3 Thanks for watching. Every audio setup has it's own special characteristics. If you are making a short film it is likely that a shotgun mic attached to an H4n and controlled by a separate person to hold the mic (on a boom pole) and monitor the audio is your best setup. This will allow for the best sound and you can focus on shooting the film. See the web link in the description if you want to email me for more with your budget & I can point you towards some gear.
thepodcastersstudio 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio - Ray, you are very kind! I will email you. In the email subject I will mention Plus1two3. Once again awesome videos. Keep up the good work.
Plus1two3 4 months ago
@thepodcastersstudio - Ray, thanks for the reply. You are very kind. I will email you soon with my user (Plus1two3) on the subject line. Once again thanks and keep up the good work!
Plus1two3 4 months ago