Top 4 pocket camcorders to buy in 2011-2012

In summer of 2011, best HD camcorders reputation are mostly taken by Canon Vixia, Panasonic HDC-TM, Sony HDR CX these HD modles. Maybe you have noticed in second half year of 2011, camcorder market is changing stealthily, and we see the new faces of Canon ELPH, Nikon CoolPix, Sony Cybr-Shot. However not only the most expensive is the best, here I will represent my tips on top new pocket camcorder daily life from the prospect what best satisfy your demand should be the best for you.
No. 1: Canon PowerShot S95

Price: $294.99 - $399.99
Key Tech features:
Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
3.8x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle lens , Canon's Hybrid IS to compensate for angular and shift camera shake
Capture 720p HD video in stereo sound , play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output
10.0-megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates Canon's HS System
f/2.0 lens for low light conditions or shallow depth-of-field; control ring for intuitive manual control
Bottom line: PowerShot S95 can be the best image quality you can put in a pocket-sized camera, With the largest image sensor for a compact camera, it shoots excellent image quality, even in low light. ITS Manual dials enables you have a D-SLR-like shooting experience. In summery, if you must have a camera that fits in your pocket, the Canon PowerShot S95 is the best compact one you can buy.
N02. Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS

Price: $164.99 - $249.99
Key Tech features:
A 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens and 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without a flash need
Full 1080p HD Video with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access
Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0fps and
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations
Lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings
Bottom line: the 12.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS hints at the company's response. It offers speed, low-light performance, and ease of use that few, if any, phone cameras can match. The 300 HS packs a lot of features into a small body, with good performance on all fronts and specs a step above many entry-level pocket cameras. Overall, it's a solid, simple, and affordable digital camera.
No3. Nikon COOLPIX P500

Price: $289.99 - $399.99
Key Tech features:
36x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens.
12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor for high-speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.
Capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution
Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output
5-way VR Image Stabilization System
36x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
Bottom line: This guy is light and easy to hold, which makes it a good travelling camera. Its HUGE 36x Optical Zoom is at full zoom which you could see buildings 5 miles away as if they were two blocks away. Up to 240 FPS video guaranteed nice slow motion and Full HD (1080p) Movie with Stereo sound and HDMI Output is another highlight. Briefly summery, 36x optical zoom. Fast. Sharp images and very good low-light performance. 1080p video capture. Manual controls.
N04. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9

Price: $154.99 - $239.99
Key Tech features:
Exmor R CMOS sensor for low-light performance, 5x, bright lens
Full HD 1080x1920 with dual record of stills and movies
3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama
Fast capture with 10fps at full 16.2 MP resolution
iSweep Panorama for one shot landscapes
Bottom line: This is a small and attractive digital camera offer automatic snapshots and speedy shooting performance, as well as good images and excellent HD video recording. I.e, Superior Auto Mode: a new feature that automatically reduce blur and noise after each shooting; when tried with 3D TV, although it is not as good as you are watching 3D movie from Bluray but you actually can see some depths of the image; Excellent picture Outside shooting and Indoor shooting (even under auto mode).
For a pocket camcorder, the most import use is recording, Canon PowerShot S95 shots MOV, 720p; Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS shots MOV, 1080p; Nikon COOLPIX P500, Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9, shot MOV, 1080p; Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX9 shoots AVCHD/MP4, 1080i, if you want import these MOV, AVCHD files for playing on your Mac laptop or Mac Book Pro or editing in iMovie, FCPX, professional HD Converter for Mac is a useful tool for you. It offer a free trial version to let you experience and offer necessary edit function includes crop the unwanted black edges, clip, merge, adjust image effect etc.

Import Canon FS MOD to iDVD, FCE, iMovie, FCP; Fully Edit Canon 2012 Clip on Mac

"I've been given lots of MOD (and MOI) files to edit. I realise I need to convert these to QuickTime MOV files before I can import them into FCP, iMovie these Mac tool. I will be share then to FaceBook, YouTube after editing..
The question is what compression should I use? h.264, Apple DV PAL, the list is endless. The end result will be exported for the web. If it helps, the footage was recorded on a Canon FS-200."
From Apple discussions
Time pasts, but our enthusiasm in Canon FS shooting is still the same, for camera, may be the old, the better. The issue we discuss here is how toimport Canon FS MOD to Mac, because we meet many problem so far:
Canon MOD to iMovie: from iMovie 08, 09 to iMovie'11, non support to import MOD files fully.
Canon MOD to iDVD: iDVD supported formats are HD264, DV, MOD and all QuickTime formats.
Canon MOD to QuickTime, iTunes: MOD is far different with MOV, M4V, MP4 formats.
So the Canon FS 300/200/100 to Mac problem is not a single issue, but to convert Canon FS MOD to all Mac media player including QuickTime, QuickTime 7, iTunes, iTunes 10.5. MOD to all Mac video editors including: iDVD, iDVD'11, iMovie, iMovie08, iMovie09, iMovie'11, FCP, FCPX.
To arrive this goal, Here we recommend you professional Canon FS MOD to Mac Converter which enables you convert Canon FS 300/200/100 MOD to MP4, H264, MOV, DV for Mac media player and Mac video edit tools.
Its key features are:
1. Import all Canon FS MOD modes.
2. Convert MOD to Samrtphone and Tablet MP4, WMC for playing on Samsung Tablet, Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet.
3. Convert MOD to Mac formats for directly import MOD to iMovie, iDVD, FCP, FCE.
4. Convert MOD to Mac formats to iPad, iTunes, QuickTime for playing.
5. Convert MOD to AVI, M4V, ASF, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, FLV, 3GP, 3G2, DIVX to 3GP, 3G2, MKV, MOV, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4,M4V, FLV, SWF, DV.

iMovie 11 quality loss with Sony Handycam DCR

iMovie 11 and quality loss with Sony Handycam DCR-SX33e
"Hi folks, I have a Sony Handycam DCR-SX33e (good one!) and iMovie '11 recognizes it, it's able to import movies directly from the cam, creates events, etc... BUT the quality of the movies within iMovie environment is very very poor (i.e. pixels big like a house!) BUT if I look at the movies using QT (from iMovie events, "reveal in Finder" on a movie), the quality is perfect.
Still, if I make a project and finalize it, the exported movies are horribles. I notice that the cam works with a DV-PAL resolution (720x576), but iMovie works with wide resolutions."
This is the classical problem of export horrible quality from iMovie, you can't expect export good quality from iMovie but to convert Sony Handycom to iMovie11 directly imported MOV, MP4 in HD then you will get good quality when edit on iMovie and export good quality in iMovie. For Mac users, they are no longer worried that Sony Handycam AVCHD Video cannot be compatible on Mac with a best Handycam AVCHD Converter for Mac, which can convert M2TS, MTS, etc videos to most popular formats, such as MOV, MP4, AVI, 3GP, FLV, MPEG-4, MP3, etc. And then you can import converted AVCHD MTS or M2TS files to Mac applications, like iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD and more for editing as you like.
How to convert and import Sony Handycam video to Mac Lion iMovie, FCP, FCE for editing and enjoy? Now, the following quick guide can help you.
Step One: Input Sony Handycam Video to Mac
After you copied Sony Handycam video files to Mac or PC, then you can launch Mac AVCHD Converter. Click "Add File" to add target AVCHD MTS video for converting.
Step Two: Select Output Video Format for Mac
Click the small down arrow at the very right of the "Profile" to open the Profile drop-up list to choose MOV, MP4,or DV as output video format for Mac iMovie, FCP, FCE, iDVD, etc.


Step Three: Start to Convert Sony Handycam Video to Mac
Press "Start" button to convert selected AVCHD MTS files for Mac. When the conversion finished, you can enjoy them on Macs or PCs.

Convert AVCHD MTS to MOV on Mac to import MTS into iMovie for editing

AVCHD - Advanced Video Codec High Definition, is a format for the HD camcorder and camera recording and playback. AVCHD video is MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression, that allows the large data files created by HD video recording to be captured and saved on digital media such as hard disk drives and flash memory cards, or DVD disc. Thanks to both AVCHD and MOV container formats can use the same MPEG-4 codec, you will have regardless HD video quality lost after converting video from AVCHD to MOV format.
MOV video file is common multimedia format often used for saving movies and other video files, uses a proprietary compression algorithm developed by Apple Computer, compatible with both Macintosh and Windows platforms, which is one of reason why you need to convert AVCHD video to MOV format.
MTS files are primarily associated with AVCHD and commonly used by HD camcorders such as Sony, Canon, Panasonic. AVCHD MTS files can be burned to Blu-ray discs and played in compatible devices, such as Blu-ray disc players and the Sony PlayStation3. Various video programs can edit or convert MTS file format which is generally used by Sony and some Panasonic video cameras.
The hot AVCHD models like Canon HG 10, Panasonic AG-HMC40, Canon VIXIA HG21, Sony HXR-MC50U, Sony HDRXR160EB Handycam Camcorder are still popular in the third quarter. Thanks for the every day progressing digital tech, the AVCHD brands are updating everyday for HD to Full HD, until today's 3D Full HD. But the price is more and more affordable.
As soon as you pay for a AVCHD camcorder, the next important thing is to convert the AVCHD MTS files to Mac widely used MOV for editing on iMovie'11, iMovie'09, FCPX, FCP etc. So we can put the AVCHD files to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter for better and more perfect sharing.
Doremisoft MTS to MOV Converter for Mac can help Mac usersconvert MTS files to MOV for Mac and also can transfer MTS video files to MP4, AVI, 3GP, 3G2(AAC), DV, FLV, MPEG-4, WMV, MPG, MKV, etc. After the conversion, we can directly import the MTS files to iPad3, iPad 2, iPhone5, iPhone 4, Apple TV, PSP, Zune, BlackBerry, Creative Zen, Walkman, and any Mobilephones.
Tips:
1.AVCHD specification allows using several kinds of recording media, in particular recordable DVD discs, memory cards, non-removable solid-state memory and hard disk drives. AVCHD camcorders do not use magnetic tape.
2.DVD discs are the original media specified in the AVCHD standard. Recording capacity ranges from 1.4 GB for a single-sided single layer disc to 5.2 GB for a double-sided double layer disc.
3.Hard Disk Drives (HDD) were added as a possible medium to AVCHD specification shortly after the new video standard had been announced. Capacity ranges from 30 GB to 240 GB.
4.Many tapeless camcorders record to memory cards, such as SD/SDHC cards or "Memory Stick" cards Some AVCHD camcorders come with built-in solid-state memory either as a sole media, or in addition to other media.
Learn more about AVCHD converter for mac.

Convert AVCHD video files to popular file format on mac

How to get AVCHD MTS files off HD Video cameras/camcorders to Mac?
The first AVCHD camcorder, Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 with 8 cm DVD media, went on sale in September, 2006. AVCHD includes features to improve media presentation: menu navigation, slide shows and subtitles. Because of this function improvement, AVCHD camcorder becomes increasingly popular. But people didn't acquaint themselves with AVCHD video files in MTS/M2TS extension.
If you want to playback your video to conputer, you will find most AVCHD camcorders are with high definition M2TS/MTS format. This format itself is good even perfect, but for Mac users, they must pay some effort to make it works well with their PC or Book. From QuickTime, iMovie, FCP, iDVD to YouTube, AVCHD M2TS format is not a fully compatible format. Even the latest iMovie'11 and FCPX. It can do nothing when the M2TS can't be detected by them.
With AVC HD camcorders, you typically need to connect the HD video camera to your Mac using a USB cable, firewire or iLink(Sony). Once connected and powered on, the camcorder should appear on the desktop as a new disk. The location of the films on the camcorders disk will vary depending on manufacturer. It is desirable that you copy the movies to your Mac harddisk before converting or editing. And there is a step by step instruction about how to capture footage from camcorder.
But the solution is with problem relatively. Mac AVCHD Converter can solve all your problems with best quality to transfer/convert and edit your HD videos.
Convert and edit AVCHD video with avchd converter mac .
1.Free Download and Run avchd converter for mac Software. Once the download is complete, run the file "DoremisoftMacAVCHDConverter1.01.dmg" to install. After the application has been installed, follow these directions to convert your AVCHD video file(s) into a format that is compatible with your desired media device. Take a look at the interface of Doremisoft AVCHD Video Converter for Mac below.
2.Open the Doremisoft Mac AVCHD Video Converter and Click Add Files to load AVCHD files for mac osx AVCHD format conversion.

Tips: It has an easy-to-use interface, and it will support most popular file formats, including iDVD files. In addition, it includes a batch converter, so you can convert multiple files with one click of a button.
3.Click Profile drop down list to select output format so that you will know where the converted file(s) will be placed. (Use the Browse button to navigate to the desired location.)
e.g. Select MPEG-4 movie format for edit AVCHD video in iMovie
Select MOV Format for play AVCHD with QuickTime player
Select FLV format for upload to YouTube, Flash Player
Select AVI format for Windows Movie Maker, Windows Media Player

4.Click Start Button at the bottom of the window to Convert AVCHD video to MP4 or other video audio format.
Tips: You may change other output settings by clicking on the Settings Options button or the Edit Output button.
In addition, AVCHD Video Converter can extract audio to MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, AC3, FLAC, MP2, MKA, AMR and convert video to picture by capturing wonderful image from AVCHD video to JPG, PNG, GIF or BMP because it supports snapshot in preview process. Just take snapshots at will for your favourite moment.
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How to import Canon FS MOD video to Mac successfully

AS a new type of camera--a Flash memory-enabled camera, Canon FS200, FS100, FS300 and other Canon FS series MOD camcorders can quickly record, edit and delete movies from the camera itself. Although Canon FS users can enjoy HD videos in a high quality, they are sometime annoyed with its output MOD files that cannot be compatible with Mac Quicktime, iMovie, iPad, iPod, and some popular editing softwares such as Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express.

You know Canon FS Series camcorder like Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300 capture video with MOD format and MPEG-2 compression, but common video format on Macs are MOV, ,MP4, DV, H.264, etc. So if you want to share Canon MOD files on Macs with your family and friends, you need to convert Canon FS200 or other Canon FS MOD videos to MOV, MP4, H.264,etc for Mac.

Want to play MOD on Mac smoothly, or edit MOD files in iMovie or Final Cut Pro? Do you edit your Canon FS MOD file in iMovie, FCP and FCE? What would you do with these MOD footages recorded by your HD MOD camcorders like Canon camcorders? How about playing Canon FS movies offline in media player like QuickTime? If so, you need to make your Canon FS MOD files usable on your Mac first, MOD isn’t compatible with Mac.

The Canon FS series camcorder shoot 720P/1080P high-definition video in MOD video format which isn’t mac friendly format, if you want to want to play this MOD footage on QuickTime, edit in iMovie’11, Final Cut Pro X and Final Cut Express, the most effective method is to convert FS to mac compatible video format.

Canon FS converter for mac is suitable to all Canon FS series including Canon FS100, Canon FS200, Canon FS300 camcorder etc, which can convert Canon FS100 to mac, convert FS200 to mac, convert FS300 to mac Mac MOV video format with fast conversion speed and good quality.
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This article is how to convert Canon MOD on Mac with the help of a professional Canon FS MOD converter mac which allows you to convert Canon FS MOD to mac compatible video format MOV so that you can play Canon MOD files on QuickTime and editing in iMovie, FCP, FCE, FCP X. Below is a simple yet detailed tutorial you can follow step by step.

Step by step to convert Canon FS series MOD video to Mac compatible video format MOV

Step1: Import Canon FS MOD Files to Mac OS
Install and Launch Canon FS converter for mac, Click "Add Files" to upload MOD Files off Canon FS300/FS200/FS100 camcorder to MOD Converter for Mac, you can add more than one MOD video at one time.

Step2: Select Output Mac MOV video format
Click the “Profile” option to find a suitable output video format like MOVfor Mac iMovie, Quicktime, FCP, FCP X, FCE etc.

Step3: Convert Canon MOD Videos to Mac
Click "Start" to convert Canon FS to mac. After waiting for a few minutes, you can share converted MOD video on Mac QuickTime and Mac editing application.

DVD Maker for Mac Burn your video to DVD with high quality

Doremisoft DVD Maker for Mac is a DVD Creator specializes in burning all kinds of videos to DVD Disk. It supports importing movie formats to output DVD for DVD 5 and DVD 9 Disk. Before burning to DVD it back up trim the imported video, amazing Customizable Menu Templates and direct preview. It support burn to DVD-5 and DVD-9 Disk and back up PAL and NTSC TV Standards, so as soon as you finishing burning you can play it in related DVD players and Media Devices.
Its top 7 features is:
1. No video importing limitation like iDVD.
Directly import 720p, 1080p HD Video, various SD video, no video importing limitation like iDVD.
2. 100% reappear the original video quality:
Keep the same video quality as original import video, when play on TV to reappear the same quality.
3. Offer complete Aspect Ratio:
Offer 16:9 wide screen ratio and 4:3 TV ratio
4. Amazing Customizable Menu Templates
Support set up personalized background image, background music, Menu Title(DVD name), Button Style and Frame. And background image and background music accept upload by yourselves.
5. Broad Video import support:
dv, wmv,3gp, mov, vob, mpg, asf, flv, avi, rm, rmvb, mp4, mkv, mka, m4v, ac3, tod, mod
6. Burn to classical DVD Disk:
Burn to DVD-5, DVD-9 Disk or ISO files and back up PAL and NTSC TV Standards. So you can play the DVD on related DVD players, DVD devices and TV. Such as WD TV Player, DVD Player, Internet TV Disk Player.
7. Fast Speed and superb output quality
Import and burn DVD in fast speed. With good compatibility with Mac OS.
High quality of output DVD movies, automatically calculate bit rate for burning as many movies as possible. You can always find a perfect balance between the DVD movie storage and picture quality.