Tag Archives: video camera

Can You Take Your Video Camera on an Airplane?

Yes, you can; however, using it to record images onboard a commercial aircraft is an entirely different story. It’s a lesson I learned the hard way during my recent flight to Hawaii. Since the birth of my daughter I have diligently brought my camcorder on all of our family’s vacations. When we fly I simply place my video camera in my carry-on bag and shoot at will. However, during our recent flight departing from Chicago to Honolulu I was told that shooting at will was no longer acceptable. Actually, this is a more precise recounting of what happened on board … Continue reading →

Cameras and Video Gadgets for the Business Traveler

My cousin is not passionate about photography, but his job requires him to carry a video camera on all of his business trips. He uses it to snap a few pictures for his family and to record pictures, documents, and interviews for his boss. Since the primary purpose for him owning a camera is business related he is able to afford the latest and greatest high tech gadgets. (You know the ones that can turn the average traveler into a multimedia professional.) Lately he has been testing Samsung’s new high-definition camcorder, the SC-HMX20. It may be small (it’s a 10.9 … Continue reading →

Hot Photo Accessories for the New Year

Can you guess what the most requested photo accessory is according to camera experts? If you answered a tripod you are correct. Most people buy into the misconception that tripods are only used by professional photographers. However, if you are an amateur photographer who owns one of these handy three-legged supports then you know that is simply not the case. I’m far from being a professional photographer yet I own two tripods—-a mini tripod and a traditional bulky version that I inherited from my professional photographer grandfather. Truthfully, the larger tripod is a pain to carry around, which is why … Continue reading →

Cutting Edge Camcorders

Is there anyone who doesn’t have a camcorder these days? Take a trip to Hawaii or a local high school football game and you’d probably answer no. But, I have news for you. A recent study found that camcorder sales are down 6% from last year. Hard to believe, isn’t it? With the amount of videos being shared on the Internet nowadays one would believe that the camcorder is at the height of popularity. But, apparently a relatively small percentage of videographers (especially the ones who upload video on YouTube) use traditional camcorders. Instead, studies found they use more PC-friendly … Continue reading →

My Favorite Video Camera

I am fairly new to the video camera market. Which is not to say that I am a novice when it comes to shooting video. I spent more than a decade as a television news reporter and was trained to shoot my own stories during my early years on the job. Even when I moved to a larger market and was paired with a professional videographer I still maintained my interest in shooting. Of course, at work we were dealing with video cameras worth tens of thousands of dollars. Needless to say, since I had access to the professional equipment … Continue reading →