Digital Video and Still Cameras
We have:
Canon Vixia HD (HD quality) - saves to SD memory cards as a compressed file
Sony miniDV (high-quality video) - must supply own miniDV tape
Sony 8mm (for direct video capture, e.g. interviews, streaming video) - must supply own 8mm tape
Canon Powershot A570IS (for pictures and standard quality videos)
If you need more help or have questions, please contact us or check out our HACQ (Helpful Answers to Common Questions) page.
Key considerations
Available for loan in D209. Note: you have to supply your own tape to use the Sony miniDVs and 8mm.
Unlike our other cameras, the Canon Vixia uses SD memory cards to store footage instead of tape. This allows for longer videos (tapes are only 60 minutes) and saves users from the lengthy process of importing their footage into a video editing program (iMovie, Final Cut Pro/Express, Adobe Premiere) in order to create digital files. Files must be converted from .MTS format before they will be playable.
For assistance with this equipment, please contact us.
Tutorials and more
Canon Vixia HDProduct PageSony miniDVUser Manual
Sony 8mmUser Manual
Canon PowershotUser Manual
Related sofware
Click on the titles below for more information.
Often there are other applications that work well with your software or do similar things and might be better suited to your task. Check out these related applications:
MPEG Streamclip - clip capture, video conversion
A freeware program for taking small clips from a larger video and for converting video to other formats. Learn more..
Final Cut Express - moderate video editing
Video editing program from Apple. Similar layout to Final Cut HD. Learn more..
Adobe Premiere Pro - advanced video editing
Adobe's professional level program for advanced video editing. Learn more..
Final Cut Pro - advanced video editing
Apple's professional level program for advanced video editing. Very similar in layout to Final Cut Express but with more functionality. Learn more..
