Videos did not transfer in wide screen I just purchased this camcorder and so far I'm pretty happy. I was lucky in that I did not have to much difficulty with the software other than some difficulty loading the software (after reading these reviews I expected the worst, lol) However, when I uploaded my videos to my PC, using the software provided, they did not transfer in wide screen, even though that it what I selected on the camcorder. I would appreciate any advice.Also, where can I find the additional free software everyone is talking about?TIA!jacqueline Videos did not transfer in wide screen I just purchased this camcorder and so far I'm pretty happy. I was lucky in that I did not have to much difficulty with the software other than some... » Read More Videos did not transfer in wide screen I just purchased this camcorder and so far I'm pretty happy. I was lucky in that I did not have to much difficulty with the software other than some difficulty loading the software (after reading these reviews I expected the worst, lol) However, when I uploaded my videos to my PC, using the software provided, they did not transfer in wide screen, even though that it what I selected on the camcorder. I would appreciate any advice.Also, where can I find the additional free software everyone is talking about?TIA!jacqueline « Show Less
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Micorosoft's Live Movie Maker (Windows 7, Vista) is free and works with .MOD files. Join the Canon FS200 Clubhttp://canonfs200.ning.com
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Jacqueline, All you do is tell SDCopy where the .mod files are, where you want the converted files put, set the 16:9 flag and choose "all files" or specific video files from a group of thumbnails that SDCopy creates when you hit the button that says choose files or whatever bottom right... Hope this helps. Good luck.Mark
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Jacqueline,Search SDCopy. It is a free piece of software that will convert the .MOD files to mpg, and also set the flag for 16:9 aspect ratio which is widescreen, then it will play correctly.Mark
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Thank you for responding, Mark! I just downloaded SD Copy, but now I'm not sure what to do with it or how to use it. Any assistance is appreciated!JacquelineJacqueline
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Barbara, unless someone else answers this question before I get home, I'll pull it out and see, but I certainly don't remember having to do anything. I have several camcorders, and I remember that one did not play sound back through the camcorder but did when moving it to DVD, etc., but don't remember if it was this one. I'll update when I get home. Just wanted to let you know that someone was checking into this for you! Edit: My wife tells me we no longer have this camcorder (we originally purchased it in 2007!) Sorry I couldn't help!
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How do you transfer the videos to your computer? when i transfer the pics/videos to my computer using the usb cord that was in the box and even tried it with just the SD card ONLY the videos transferred. PLS HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am going to a concert in 2 weeks and plan on taking some video of it and would like the video to be on my computer if possible.. if not, then i will return this camera and buy a new one.. so any help would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks!
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do you know any good avi to mpeg converters or something because the ones that i tried will either convert part of the file, or leave its logo in the center; and of course the zen converter doesnt work at all for me. thanks
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Zhao, did you ever solve this problem? I cannot get Flipshare to show previews and therefore cannot move videos to my PC or edit them. The Flipshare tech support kids are earnest but utterly unable to suggest a solution. After one week of back and forth their "engineers" have only managed to suggest that I reload the software and reboot my computer. Sigh.
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I haven't used mine much. Still trying to figure it out. Tried it on a trip and got a lot of still pics, but no continuous video. Don't know what I did wrong yet. The pictures looked OK, so I think its just what I did. There's not much of an instruction booklet to help out.
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I don't know guys, I still haven't figured it out. Reading thru other posts here is making me think I'm going to return this thing. I really thought I'd like it, but if I can't string together my video clips to burn to DVD, WHAT is the point? It doesn't seem you can ask this question at the Vado official site either w/out first entering all the numbers off the box it came in. What a pain, I don't carry the box around w/ me. They also do not have an 800# that I can find on the site to call. Frustrating! I wonder how many customers they are losing?
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I too am having the same issue. When I playback the videos in large or fullscreen mode, it's jerky. In small mode, it's fine. I can't get Flip to respond to my email and can't get through on the phone, so I might be returning this one.
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I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the... » Read More I just got mine in the mail today and tried a few small videos around the house and am having video quality issues as well. I would say I'm not even getting 480i quality. The image is incredibly speckly (non-static blotches moving around in the darks). Looks the same whether I play it on my HDTV or on my computer (plenty fast for HD video). What am I doing wrong? Tried wiping the lens with a lens cloth...no effect. Batteries weren't charged yet, but since it's digital, not sure that should make a difference.Also, as a side note, do the people who are getting good quality use the digital zoom at all, or does it degrade your resolution by half? « Show Less
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Video playback is a bit hit and miss. Some play, some freeze the machine. I am trying to get the spec for compatible formats for .avi and .mp4 from Coby and waiting for a reply.The standard mini-USB plug cable allows you to manage and transfer files between the frame and a computer. The cards in the DP-102 will show as external drives on the PC.
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Could someone tell me what I need to transfer camcorder movies to my pc? I have to use and i.link. What else do I need?Thanks Winnie
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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AVI - DIVX movies seem to work fine on the Tivax HiRez7Using either a USB thumb drive or a SD card. The highest resolution that I have in AVI are 720 X 480 but they look just fine on the small 7 inch screen.It did not recognize my MP4 or MPG movies but did reconize my Divx AVI movies. The 2 small battery packs went bad almost immediately and the battery covers do not stay on by themselves - I just put a piece of scotch tape on them after I removed the batteries. The unit still works off of the AC adaptor and 12vdc auto connector.Over all a very nice portable unit as long as you do not want to use the internal powered batteries. AVI - DIVX movies seem to work fine on the Tivax HiRez7Using either a USB thumb drive or a SD card. The highest resolution that I have in AVI are 720 X 480 but they look just fine on the small 7 inch screen.It did not recognize my MP4 or MPG movies but did reconize my Divx AVI movies. The 2 small battery packs went bad almost immediately and the battery covers do not stay on by themselves - I just put a piece of scotch tape on them after I removed the batteries. The unit still works off of the AC adaptor and 12vdc auto connector.Over all a very nice portable unit as long as you... » Read More AVI - DIVX movies seem to work fine on the Tivax HiRez7Using either a USB thumb drive or a SD card. The highest resolution that I have in AVI are 720 X 480 but they look just fine on the small 7 inch screen.It did not recognize my MP4 or MPG movies but did reconize my Divx AVI movies. The 2 small battery packs went bad almost immediately and the battery covers do not stay on by themselves - I just put a piece of scotch tape on them after I removed the batteries. The unit still works off of the AC adaptor and 12vdc auto connector.Over all a very nice portable unit as long as you do not want to use the internal powered batteries. « Show Less
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It depends on what 's type of your video extention. Avi mkv. etc. Or somehow it's has been corrupt. Trying to deleted it and transfer it back. Good luck
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Good Morning Thomas! I was so happy to read your post on Amazon. I just purchased a 1 Gig XD Fujifilm card. I have precious Christmas video on the card and can't get it off. Now, I understand that I'm not alone. Did you ever find a way to transfer your video to your pc - or burn it to a disk? I'm leary of "erasing" the video until I'm sure that I can't retrieve it. Thanks so much and Happy New Year!Lauri
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That being a longer video, and If I remember correctly, it will record 4gb and then start another movie as a safety save type of thing. It will be seamless when edited. Do you have LOOP on or off? The answer may be there too.