drewcp wrote:In well lit environments this is a wonderful camcorder. However, if you have difficulty learning new software I would steer clear. This model records using a proprietary Samsung codec and doesn't tend to work well unless you use the software included.

Does this mean you can't edit the raw video with Premiere, Vegas, etc?

SuperNinja wrote:Why did you erase the part about Steves digicams?

Maybe because they didn't even review it?
(it was just talked about by forum members, not Steves Digicams, and the website doesn't even bother listing that brand in their review site)

You'll be hard pressed to find many professional reviews on Aiptek cameras.

I completely wrote off the brand a while ago when they were advertising 5-6MP cameras as 10...the signal is interpolated from 5 to 10MP.

I'm trying to decide which would be better for storm chasing; this or a digital camera. Any ideas?

slimdogg3 wrote:I'm trying to decide which would be better for storm chasing; this or a digital camera. Any ideas?

This would be better because of the Optical IS.

has anyones shipped yet??

tonespliff wrote:has anyones shipped yet??

Mine has not been shipped either.

**Shipping Update**
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yup mine shipped today as well

Can anyone recommended generic cheap battery and Charger for this Camcorder?
I heard most of generic batteries are not compatible anymore (It Seems Samsung put security on camcorder on newer models)

stevenlau79 wrote:Can anyone recommended generic cheap battery and Charger for this Camcorder?
I heard most of generic batteries are not compatible anymore (It Seems Samsung put security on camcorder on newer models)

The Samsung batteries are only 35$ at B&H
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597800-REG/Samsung_HMX_H100N_HMX_H100_Compact_Full_High.html

Thats only 5 dollars more than the knockoffs

ANybody else not get the HMDI cable or the Remote in their package?

whiticus80 wrote:ANybody else not get the HMDI cable or the Remote in their package?

i haven't recieved mine yet...but i hope thats not missing in mine.

where do you live btw?

whiticus80 wrote:ANybody else not get the HMDI cable or the Remote in their package?

post some footage on youtube....im sure we all want to see the quality lol

whiticus80 wrote:ANybody else not get the HMDI cable or the Remote in their package?

Actually, that's a USB cable, though it should come with a component HD hookup (and the remote, of course).

A question for anyone else who's gotten theirs and happens to come all the way back here: I've noticed that you can record with the screen closed, but only if you start it really quick, before the lens cover closes and the camera goes into sleep mode or whatever. This makes one-handed operation a little tricky and the remote about as useful as car stereo remote. You can turn the screen around and close it, lcd-side out, at the expense of durability, but I was wondering if anyone had come up with a more elegant solution.

[quote postid="3883510" user="rglock"]Actually, that's a USB cable, though it should come with a component HD hookup (and the remote, of course).

it says it should come with usb, component, and hdmi cable along with remote.

Dallas/Ft. Worth for the other users question

whiticus80 wrote:ANybody else not get the HMDI cable or the Remote in their package?

Remote, yes, HDMI, no.

whiticus80 wrote:[quote postid="3883510" user="rglock"]Actually, that's a USB cable, though it should come with a component HD hookup (and the remote, of course).

it says it should come with usb, component, and hdmi cable along with remote.

Dallas/Ft. Worth for the other users question

We never stated that you would receive an HDMI cable, but we did say that is has a mini HDMI port on the camera.

http://www.woot.com/blog/viewentry.aspx?id=12340

I received everything listed (HDMI says not included on the manual). I am currently having the described issues from earlier in the thread. My first issue is filming at 1080i, youtube DOES NOT LIKE IT. Comes out like this ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBnt_N7yhw8 (the video seems down at the moment but it's all F-ed up. I did some research, it's because youtube doesnt like interlaced video (from this camera at least) to fix you must convert to 1080p using whatever software might do that (havent tried yet) or downgrade to 720p (looks great IMO).

Although...when uploading to 720p it comes out like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qssjv5TaXYM

Squished. So, I'm here to go back at the thread and figure out how to fix this. I dont plan on using the included software, i'll figure something out. I'm at work, but at home I have Adobe Premiere so I'm curious how it handles it during an export..

Mattskimz wrote:Does this have a red light that flashes when on?or does anyone know if this can be easily hidden in a college dorm?

you can turn off the record light, score!

please let us know!!!

drzeaius wrote:I received everything listed (HDMI says not included on the manual). I am currently having the described issues from earlier in the thread. My first issue is filming at 1080i, youtube DOES NOT LIKE IT. Comes out like this ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBnt_N7yhw8 (the video seems down at the moment but it's all F-ed up. I did some research, it's because youtube doesnt like interlaced video (from this camera at least) to fix you must convert to 1080p using whatever software might do that (havent tried yet) or downgrade to 720p (looks great IMO).

Although...when uploading to 720p it comes out like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qssjv5TaXYM

Squished. So, I'm here to go back at the thread and figure out how to fix this. I dont plan on using the included software, i'll figure something out. I'm at work, but at home I have Adobe Premiere so I'm curious how it handles it during an export..

drzeaius wrote:I received everything listed (HDMI says not included on the manual). I am currently having the described issues from earlier in the thread. My first issue is filming at 1080i, youtube DOES NOT LIKE IT. Comes out like this ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBnt_N7yhw8 (the video seems down at the moment but it's all F-ed up. I did some research, it's because youtube doesnt like interlaced video (from this camera at least) to fix you must convert to 1080p using whatever software might do that (havent tried yet) or downgrade to 720p (looks great IMO).

Although...when uploading to 720p it comes out like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qssjv5TaXYM

Squished. So, I'm here to go back at the thread and figure out how to fix this. I dont plan on using the included software, i'll figure something out. I'm at work, but at home I have Adobe Premiere so I'm curious how it handles it during an export..

1080i to 720p is not a downgrade.

aaroncathcart wrote:1080i to 720p is not a downgrade.

1920x540 is still greater than 1280x720

So, I'm still working on this issue. If I use the Samsung editing software, and export the video it forces you to use 720p, 1080i is not even an option, which is strange. This is the only way I can use Adobe Premier to edit the video, otherwise it's all shaky. Basically I've been unable to upload to youtube, or edit any of the video as long as it's in 1080i.

I exported the 720p from Adobe......in 720....and uploaded to youtube......and the ratio is all messed up on youtube just like when I record in 720p. So it seems that it's impossible to edit/upload in 1080i, and possible to edit in 720p/upload in 720p but youtube squishes the video. There must be something that can be done because youtube is filled with 1080i and 720p videos from this exact camera and I've been unable to find a solution ANYWHERE on youtube....if someone learns something please PM me, or post it here.. or emails

njhuber@gmail.com

I have Premiere Pro 2.0. I used the Intelli-Studio to convert it to a WMV 1920 x 1080 (16:9 HD). Opened a new project in Premiere. Used the Abobe HDV 1080i 30 preset. Imported the video. I then used Adobe Media Encoder to export it as MPEG2 video, not changing any of the presets. It comes out as a .m2t video. I uploaded it to YouTube and it came out in 1080p. Looks decent I feel. Except for the shakiness since my other daughter was filming.

Here's the vid.

drzeaius wrote:So, I'm still working on this issue. If I use the Samsung editing software, and export the video it forces you to use 720p, 1080i is not even an option, which is strange. This is the only way I can use Adobe Premier to edit the video, otherwise it's all shaky. Basically I've been unable to upload to youtube, or edit any of the video as long as it's in 1080i.

I exported the 720p from Adobe......in 720....and uploaded to youtube......and the ratio is all messed up on youtube just like when I record in 720p. So it seems that it's impossible to edit/upload in 1080i, and possible to edit in 720p/upload in 720p but youtube squishes the video. There must be something that can be done because youtube is filled with 1080i and 720p videos from this exact camera and I've been unable to find a solution ANYWHERE on youtube....if someone learns something please PM me, or post it here.. or emails

njhuber@gmail.com

drzeaius wrote:So, I'm still working on this issue. If I use the Samsung editing software, and export the video it forces you to use 720p, 1080i is not even an option, which is strange. This is the only way I can use Adobe Premier to edit the video, otherwise it's all shaky. Basically I've been unable to upload to youtube, or edit any of the video as long as it's in 1080i.

I exported the 720p from Adobe......in 720....and uploaded to youtube......and the ratio is all messed up on youtube just like when I record in 720p. So it seems that it's impossible to edit/upload in 1080i, and possible to edit in 720p/upload in 720p but youtube squishes the video. There must be something that can be done because youtube is filled with 1080i and 720p videos from this exact camera and I've been unable to find a solution ANYWHERE on youtube....if someone learns something please PM me, or post it here.. or emails

njhuber@gmail.com

There aren't any 1080i videos on YouTube from this camera that playback properly. Also, I warned you about the aspect ratio issues.

gooder1138 wrote:I have Premiere Pro 2.0. I used the Intelli-Studio to convert it to a WMV 1920 x 1080 (16:9 HD). Opened a new project in Premiere. Used the Abobe HDV 1080i 30 preset. Imported the video. I then used Adobe Media Encoder to export it as MPEG2 video, not changing any of the presets. It comes out as a .m2t video. I uploaded it to YouTube and it came out in 1080p. Looks decent I feel. Except for the shakiness since my other daughter was filming.

Here's the vid.

Im going to try this right now, then create a blog for others so results will actually show up on google when people search this problem....it's been a stressful weekend.

drewcp wrote:1920x540 is still greater than 1280x720

Not with any significant motion it isn't. For recording wakeboarding(or the like) I'll take the 1280x720 any day of the week.

I think the best way to go is to record in 720p, and use the program Handbreak to resize the dimensions that youtube has a problem with. All you need to do is turn off anamorphic, uncheck "keep aspect ratio" and resize the video back to 1280 x 720. Then go to the video tab, and change the bitrate to whatever you desire. I kept it the same as the original video (right click video on computer, hit properties, last tab will show you all the details.

This is been the easiest way to get the videos on youtube, that i've noticed. The quality is pretty much perfect to the original, and doesnt seem to be much worse than 1080i.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWo_S5pPv3o example

vs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLvem3_bzsk

1080i through the recommended adobe solution above. Not the same video so it's hard to compare, but the 720p through handbreak looks better than the adobe mpeg2 solution at 1080p.

it came with a completely broken remote.... never had a problem with woot before

Hi, if you're shooting at 720p, it is possible to upload the files to YouTube straight from the SD card. Just add the following youtube tag "yt:stretch=16:9" to your uploaded video so it doesn't look squished. Hope this helps.

Ex.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDHGNeg1VVI

Looking forward to trying out the time lapse mode...

~ M

marissyt wrote:Hi, if you're shooting at 720p, it is possible to upload the files to YouTube straight from the SD card. Just add the following youtube tag "yt:stretch=16:9" to your uploaded video so it doesn't look squished. Hope this helps.

Ex.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDHGNeg1VVI

Looking forward to trying out the time lapse mode...

~ M

nice....thanks!

gets lemon juice in the eye about the broken remote....theres a 90 day warrenty with samsung i think though.

nice!

drzeaius wrote:I think the best way to go is to record in 720p, and use the program Handbreak to resize the dimensions that youtube has a problem with. All you need to do is turn off anamorphic, uncheck "keep aspect ratio" and resize the video back to 1280 x 720. Then go to the video tab, and change the bitrate to whatever you desire. I kept it the same as the original video (right click video on computer, hit properties, last tab will show you all the details.

This is been the easiest way to get the videos on youtube, that i've noticed. The quality is pretty much perfect to the original, and doesnt seem to be much worse than 1080i.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWo_S5pPv3o example

vs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLvem3_bzsk

1080i through the recommended adobe solution above. Not the same video so it's hard to compare, but the 720p through handbreak looks better than the adobe mpeg2 solution at 1080p.

Another thing.

720 is defiantly the way to go, but if you need to do any converting, use Handbreak, it lets you change EVERYTHING. Great, free program, deinterlacing, aspect ratios, filters, etc. Very awesome.

On that note I'm still having some issues. I can't find ANY file format/config that adobe premiere likes immediately. Everything I import comes in redlined, needs to be rendered, and even then, doesnt seem to look like full 720, either it lags, or something.

I'm really not happy about having to render every clip I import before i can view it (and thats if it will even play right). If anyone can give me advise on what format to export your videos to, how you did it, how you edited it in Premiere, and any other tweaks or tricks I would be very very happy.

When I get this all sorted out (oh i will) I'll be posting a detailed blog about this, to help others in the future (plus have a reference for myself later as well).

aaroncathcart wrote:Not with any significant motion it isn't. For recording wakeboarding(or the like) I'll take the 1280x720 any day of the week.

I don't care what you prefer. 1920x540 is and will always be greater than 1280x720.

Just got the Camcorder today and I would say:
THIS CAMCORDER gets lemon juice in the eye BADLY !!! Indoor video are Super Grainy, Battery only last bout an hour or less, pain in the ass to play video on PC unless you use their software.
Maybe this camcorder only good for Outdoor Bright noon only. NOT INDOOR AT ALL !!

stevenlau79 wrote:Just got the Camcorder today and I would say:
THIS CAMCORDER gets lemon juice in the eye BADLY !!! Indoor video are Super Grainy, Battery only last bout an hour or less, pain in the ass to play video on PC unless you use their software.
Maybe this camcorder only good for Outdoor Bright noon only. NOT INDOOR AT ALL !!

From the 1st page of comments:

drewcp wrote:In well lit environments this is a wonderful camcorder. However, if you have difficulty learning new software I would steer clear. This model records using a proprietary Samsung codec and doesn't tend to work well unless you use the software included.

From Page 2:

Liberati wrote:It comes with a rechargeable battery pack, and in my experience, battery life tops off at an hour when recording at the highest resolution.

and Page 3:

srees wrote:Definite NO on this camera for dawn/dusk/low-light. My sister got married at dusk, and the video was unwatchable. You need strong lighting, then it has a fantastic picture.
You won't find a good low-light camera at your price level. Personally, I ended up going for the Canon HF-100. It at least has a small light for close-up shots at night.

stevenlau79 wrote:Just got the Camcorder today and I would say:
THIS CAMCORDER gets lemon juice in the eye BADLY !!! Indoor video are Super Grainy, Battery only last bout an hour or less, pain in the ass to play video on PC unless you use their software.
Maybe this camcorder only good for Outdoor Bright noon only. NOT INDOOR AT ALL !!

I could play the videos fine just right from the folder after I plugged it in. You just need the right codec. I always install codec packs with each of my computers, and have windows 7. I haven't even put their cd into my computer, probably never will. I will just convert with Premier etc. The battery lasts only an hour if you are shooting straight video for an hour, but I quite frankly never do that. The indoor video is only grainy in poorly lit rooms usually at night, and everyone said that anyway. For 200 bucks you just simply can't get anything comparable to this. Sure the Canon Vixia HF200 is a much better camera, but it is also over twice as much.

I'm assuming I have to contact Samsung directly if I want to replace the cables? The cable that has the three video plugs and 2 audio plugs you plug into the tv for audio and video, the video side of it doesn't work so I get no image on the tv, and neither does one of the sound plugs.

got mine today...no problems....atleast as of yet (knock on wood)....but heres footage of the time lapse mode in the park today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnGq8Z1I3_0

tsm26 wrote:I could play the videos fine just right from the folder after I plugged it in. You just need the right codec. I always install codec packs with each of my computers, and have windows 7. I haven't even put their cd into my computer, probably never will. I will just convert with Premier etc. The battery lasts only an hour if you are shooting straight video for an hour, but I quite frankly never do that. The indoor video is only grainy in poorly lit rooms usually at night, and everyone said that anyway. For 200 bucks you just simply can't get anything comparable to this. Sure the Canon Vixia HF200 is a much better camera, but it is also over twice as much.

Thanks for advise. I downloaded the codec and it works right away from my folder but still pain in the ass if I want to convert to DVD/edit with other software. I decided to sell this and get different camcorder with easy format.