VideoHelp Forum - Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) https://forum.videohelp.com/ Everything about HDV/DV/miniDV, AVCHD, Digital-8, DVD, HDD and other camcorders. DV hardware and production methods, lighting, lenses, shooting tips, DV capturing/copying and DV editing. en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:11 GMT vBulletin 60 https://forum.videohelp.com/images/misc/rss.png VideoHelp Forum - Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) https://forum.videohelp.com/ CCD-TR82 Issues with playing video 8 8mm tapes https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420394-CCD-TR82-Issues-with-playing-video-8-8mm-tapes?goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:32:14 GMT Hello I have used this camcorder for many tape dubs. I recently got some new tapes in and I'm having issues getting anything to appear. The camera doesn't seem to be tracking the tapes correctly. The top half will be moving static, while the bottom is just black. What is interesting to me is all the tapes do the exact thing, with the same exact pattern. Is this a case of the tapes were recorded with a camera out of alignment? Is it a lp sp problem? Any thoughts or ideas would help tremendously. Thank you! ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) VHSDUB https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420394-CCD-TR82-Issues-with-playing-video-8-8mm-tapes Fujinon s13x4.6brm-sd https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420377-Fujinon-s13x4-6brm-sd?goto=newpost Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:47:23 GMT Hello everyone. Is there a way to install this 1/2-inch lens (I've attached a photo of the mount) on a JVC GY DV5100 camcorder? Based on the model number, it should be possible, but the one I have doesn't fit through the lens lock ring. Thanks everyone for your help.
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]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) Promoter2000 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420377-Fujinon-s13x4-6brm-sd Samsung VP-D354 suddenly not showing footage on playback https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420290-Samsung-VP-D354-suddenly-not-showing-footage-on-playback?goto=newpost Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:06:33 GMT Hi,

I've been using the above camcorder of my father's to digitise his catalog of home recordings. All had been going fine, I've done about 5 tapes with no issues, then suddenly on a tape it stopped working. I was playing back a video and the footage was fine but it then went to blue screen, the timecode just shows dashes now with not numbers and no footage showing, despite me scanning the tape first and could see there was 30 minutes of footage. I rewound the tape to the beginning and it no longer played the footage I'd just seen.

I also tried the previous 5 tapes that I had digitised already and they all no longer playback any footage, just blue screen. The mechanism is working, the tape goes forward when pressing play and everything else seems to be working mechanicaly.

I tried using a cleaning tape to no joy. I cannot see any obstructions inside the tape deck. I also tried recording some new footage on one of the tapes I'd already digitised, and that seemed to be working - it showed the time code whilst recording and then when I went back to playback mode, the timecode showed, but when I went to view the footage back, it again went just to dashes and the footage did not show.

I really don't want to have to buy a new player, so if anyone can help with if this is fixable that'd be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) dangalel https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420290-Samsung-VP-D354-suddenly-not-showing-footage-on-playback Sony VX2100E DV IN Enable https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420281-Sony-VX2100E-DV-IN-Enable?goto=newpost Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:08:55 GMT Hello everyone, i have just bought a vx2100e and i have read that on most of them the DV IN was disabled for tax reasons, i know you need a RM-95 adjusting service remote to enable it, but does anyone know the codes for the vx2100e? i can only find 1000e codes, i have a mrc1 that i want to use with... Hello everyone, i have just bought a vx2100e and i have read that on most of them the DV IN was disabled for tax reasons, i know you need a RM-95 adjusting service remote to enable it, but does anyone know the codes for the vx2100e? i can only find 1000e codes, i have a mrc1 that i want to use with it, i would much rather use it tapeless.

Thanks ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) VXLover44 https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420281-Sony-VX2100E-DV-IN-Enable Camcorder for indoor video: natural human skin, low-light performance https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420278-Camcorder-for-indoor-video-natural-human-skin-low-light-performance?goto=newpost Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:21:03 GMT Hi Everyone I would like your advice on choosing a Japanese brand camcorder for *filming indoors* Typical recording time: * 25 minutes *handheld* * 30–45 minutes on a *tripod* Hi Everyone

I would like your advice on choosing a Japanese brand camcorder for filming indoors


Typical recording time:
  • 25 minutes handheld
  • 30–45 minutes on a tripod

My MOST IMPORTANT requirement is natural human skin image quality:
  • No beautification
  • No skin smoothing
  • No artificial color changes
  • I want human skin wrinkles, skin textures, and skin colors to appear exactly as I see them with my eyes
  • I want ready-to-use high-quality video (because I’m not a professional)

Other requirements:
  • Low-light performance
  • Uncropped 50fps (PAL) video
  • No lens distortion
  • Built-in stabilization
  • Minimal overheating
  • Settings (For non professional)

Filming distance:

(30 to 60 cm) from the subject, so I need a field of view in the (24mm to 35mm) range

Also very CLOSE-UP (5 to 1 cm) of parts of the human body (IMPORTANT)


Questions:

1. WHICH camera model would you recommend me ?

2. Is Full HD resolution very sharp and had enough details, or should I use 4K resolution ?

3. How does a high-quality compact camcorder compare to the Sony ZV-1 ? (important question)


Budget: Up to 1000 euros / 1200 dollars (preferably cheaper)

Weight: Under 1000g / 1kg

Thank you very much ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) Naruhodo https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420278-Camcorder-for-indoor-video-natural-human-skin-low-light-performance Charger that attempts rejuvenation on Sony InfoLithium NP-FM series batts? https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420260-Charger-that-attempts-rejuvenation-on-Sony-InfoLithium-NP-FM-series-batts?goto=newpost Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:16:31 GMT I have a Sony Digital8 that takes three-contact InfoLithium NP-FM series batteries such as NP-FM70. Is there a charger compatible with these that will attempt rejuvenation cycles?

While I'm at it, I saw one YouTube video where they use a pair of 18650 rechargables to replace the original cells with the caveat that doing this can create a fire hazard though after doing this it did fire up the camera. Anyone have insight regarding this?

Thanks. ]]> Camcorders (DV/HDV/AVCHD/HD) brassplyer https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/420260-Charger-that-attempts-rejuvenation-on-Sony-InfoLithium-NP-FM-series-batts