I have an old 8mb SD memory card in my JVC camcorder?

Question

The camcorder normally records onto mini tape, but because I don`t know how to get this tape image onto the PC, I need to use the memory card in order to upload a small piece of video to Youtube.

The quality using the 8mb is beyond lousy.

If I use a Lexar professional 2gb card, would this improve the quality of the image or just the amount of video I can take?

Clear, lucid answers would be appriciated.

Answer 1

Definitely, the video quality from the SD card (possibly highly compressed mpg) is very (10x) inferior compared to the miniDV tape video w/c is slightly compressed raw DV avi. In fact, this tape format -being one of the best for video editing, is also used for prosumer vcams in docu & news gathering.

A camcorder is not designed to take quality still pictures (prof vcams don't take stills). The SD card is only intended for still pictures, so why invest further, unless its a flash memory vcam? A DSLR wud do gud justice to a still as a vcam wud to a video.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/53...

And now, to get those quality video going...

.... a miniDV vcam must be iLink / FIREWIRE400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* software while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase** (Vcam/4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC (4/ 6pin?), check pc for DV or firewire port, whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, install firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia for laptop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire    

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate video editing applications accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

      video editing process- XP/wmm2

      >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Capture video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Finish (render)- save Movie –OK for youTube, also save Project.msmmw file

      >>> Share-burn to DvD- use DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero

Similarly: Vista/wmm6- Import/ Edit/ Publish=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD

For details, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...