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I have a Sony DCR-TRV18 . . . When a DV tape is in the camera, an error message flashes with the code: C:31:23. When there is no tape, the error does not appear. I have cleaned the inside of my camera, tried different tapes, disconnected the battery, etc, etc. This message will not go away and I cannot use my camera. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do to fix my problem?
C 31:23 refers to an S reel fault. S reel refers to the supply reel- it is not turning, or not turning fast enough. Error message appears when there is a ......
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is there a better way to shoot fireworks? every time I try my camcorder goes in and out of focus. Any suggestions?
Recording fireworks displays can look spectacular if you get it right or it can turn into a washed out mess if you get it wrong. It\'s the one time when ......
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Why do you recommend Firewire over USB for transferring video on last week’s show when it’s a proven fact that USB 2.0 has a faster data rate over Firewire?
FireWire transfer rate is 400Mbps, or up to around 50MB per second. USB 2.0 has a transfer rate of 480Mbps or around 60MB per second.At first glance it would appear that ......
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What are ZEBRA-Stripes and what are the level settings of 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100% mean. Any guidelines for using the zebra stripes feature for certain lighting conditions like shooting Navy air shows and chroma keying?
Ahhh, the zebra stripes. You have seen them before. Some of you may have even shut them off. Others may be dimly aware of what they are for. But make no mistake; ......
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What is the best way to archive video? I have tons of VHS tape all around a decade old or older and would like to store them on a hard drive system. What do other people do?
This is a great question   The first thing you should keep in mind is that nothing lasts forever, at least when video is concerned. And your options for archiving are ......
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What is the best microphone to use when videotaping weddings?
Some would argue that camera-mounted microphones are simply inadequate for good sound at a wedding ceremony.  Generally a lapel mic is placed on the groom\'s jacket, which is connected either to ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-05-06
Will my video tapes and equipment work with equipment from other countries? Can I play video tapes from other countries? Will I be able to show my recordings using the TV in the hotel or dive school?
Different countries use different TV standards. You need to know about this if you intend to buy video equipment from another country (even from within the EC), or if you ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-04-20
What will the sound quality be like underwater?
The short answer is; awful. Most camcorders use a microphones either built into or mounted directly onto them, and set the recording level by means of an automatic gain control ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-04-20
Which video camera should I buy?
The first point to note is that the range of underwater housings available \'off the shelf\' is limited, and if you are considering a particular camera, you should make sure that ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-04-20
What kind of equipment is available for underwater video photography?
There are no underwater camcorders; but sealed housings are available for a variety, but by no means all, of the existing models. Ewa-marine flexible video housings can be used to a ......
Not Rated Last Update: 2008-04-20


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