Test video with DXG-595V in 720p with EIS (electronic Image Stabilization) on, read description

This was shot free hand without a tripod. This is out side of our dorm on an overcast day. This camera picks up the sound very well. Very clear and it has a great volume level as well.

However, I will be returning the camera. The format of the movies is .mov, which does not work with Windows Movie Maker or, as far as I know, the other video editing software that I have (Arcsoft Showbiz DVD 2). I know they aren't exactly top-notch programs, but it's what I have, and this will not work with them. The videos will produce in Showbiz, but there's no sound. The same kind of thing with the included software: the video will produce, but the actual video will lag behind the sound (as in they don't match up). I'm sure there's a way to fix it, but I don't know how and I want something a little bit more reliable so I don't have to jump through hoops to make it work. They recommend at least a 2.8 GHz processor, so that might be the problem (mine is a 2.2 GHz). In all, great camera for SINGLE SHOT videos. If you're an amateur looking to edit videos, you might want to find a different camera. The HD is probably the kicker for the whole thing. But don't let the whole HD factor get you, there are plenty of cameras out there that can take excellent looking videos that will probably look just as good as this camera's video in the long run. I am going to go replace this camera with a Panasonic SDR-H40 and see if I can't get better results. I'll post some videos of that up here as well. PLEASE feel free to ask any questions you have in your search for the perfect camera, whether it be a comment or a message. Happy video-ing!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• DXG-595V
• HD
• high
• definition
• Millersville
• University
• Panasonic
• SDR-H40
• 720p
• EIS
• electronic
• image
• stabilization
• zoom

[injproduction]

Okay, I have this camcorder. But like, whenever I record, the sound keeps going off and on randomly. ): It's frustrating. I've had it for a year now, and I haven't filmed any videos because of this problem. =/ Help?

[JawnBurrProductions]

Are you zooming in at all? Apparently there's a thing on some of the cameras where the volume cuts out or gets lower when it zooms so the microphones don't pick up the sound of the mechanical parts moving. If it isn't that, then I got nothing.

[outdoorsman2009]

How do you like this dxg after using it awhile?

[JawnBurrProductions]

I thought that it was great. The only reason that I got rid of it was because it wasn't working too well. with my computer. I was editing it on a 2.2 GHz computer and the camera recommends 3.0 GHZ. But if you can get it to work (or are at least willing to try), you'll have a great time with it. It certainly does shoot some great looking video.

[itthon]

Why the sound doesn't cut out when zooming? I heard that there is no sound when zooming. Do you have a firmware or it's a newer version of this camcorder?

Thanks

[JawnBurrProductions]

I had heard about that as well before I bought the camera, but I didn't have to do anything to it after I received it. So maybe the newer camers already have the update? I'm not sure, but the one that I got was good right out of the box. And to answer your other question itthon: I got for a bit under $200 from Walmart's website. Just type in "DXG 595V" and it should come right up.

[CheapHomeFilms]

@filtrete867 Agreed. And I don't even have a Mac, although I do use pro software (Premiere Pro CS4); and .mov files are always easy to work with. Although I currently work with AVCHD files (definitely not the easiest to work with, but I'm loving it, lol)

[CheapHomeFilms]

The original 595Vs to be produced were shipped with this problem. So, if you've had this camera for a year, that explains it.

DXG has a software update available to fix this; just go to their website.

[filtrete867]

I personally find the .mov extension to be a blessing. It is a much friendlier format if you edit on a mac using professional software such as FCP, like I do. Most consumer cameras these days record in the .mp4 container, which works better with consumer level software. Try to import an .mp4 into pro software and all you will get is headaches.

[injproduction]

Sometimes it does happen when zooming in. But then again, sometimes it just randomly happens. Thanks though. :)

[itthon]

What was the price and where did you buy it? Thanks