There is no one "2000s look". In 2005, when this camcorder was from, there were camcorders in a plethora of formats, including VHS-C, Super VHS-C, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, HDV, DVD, hard drive, MicroDrive, and SD cards, in standard definition 4:3, standard-def 16:9, progressive scan, 720p HD, and 1080i HD.
Though to be fair DVD camcorders were definitely the most popular at that time (or atleast that was the case in my country) We skipped VHS and went from laserdisc & videoCD to eventually DVD, so there was 0 appeal for VHS-C camcorders VHS rot very quickly in southeast asia and discs proved a lot more reliable for rental owners. Some later tapes promimently featured anti fungus written in big bold letters but they still rot...
There are many overlays online you can add over the video to make it look “old”. You can also blur the videos to make it less sharp. You can also use like a diffusion filter on the lens to soften the image too
Just get a "hybrid" camcorder such as the dvd610 which can also record to memory stick Then you can simply move the file using a usb adapter. Some also has a mini USB port for file transfer, mine can only take photos with the memory card but I can copy video through the USB port.
Can you confirm if it's true that one needs to wait for about 5 seconds after turning on this camera, which are spent on "warming up" the disk, and also after finishing recording, one needs to wait as well? @@DannyFeng
There is no one "2000s look". In 2005, when this camcorder was from, there were camcorders in a plethora of formats, including VHS-C, Super VHS-C, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, HDV, DVD, hard drive, MicroDrive, and SD cards, in standard definition 4:3, standard-def 16:9, progressive scan, 720p HD, and 1080i HD.
Though to be fair DVD camcorders were definitely the most popular at that time (or atleast that was the case in my country)
We skipped VHS and went from laserdisc & videoCD to eventually DVD, so there was 0 appeal for VHS-C camcorders
VHS rot very quickly in southeast asia and discs proved a lot more reliable for rental owners.
Some later tapes promimently featured anti fungus written in big bold letters but they still rot...
You know a cam of that era with SD?
thank you for this video, my dad recently gave me his old sony camcorder and this helped me learn more about !
:)
What Is the instrumental is playing in the background of the handy cam footage please 😭 good vid btw
I havent been able to get the date/time on playback. PLEASE let me know if it is possible to do!!!
give this man more likes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🥹🥹🥹🙏
lovely vid
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Was the footage at the end color graded / edited in any way? Thanks
No, only cutting. the look and sound was straight out of camera
how do you get the video off the camera? i’m struggling with that
You need a dvd player first, Then you need to get an app that can get videos off the dvd, I think I used an app called handbrake.
@@DannyFeng Hi! I’m also struggling with this🥲, can you do a video explaining how to do it? Or explain step by step
@@isabelaxo8905 this should do the trick: www.winxdvd.com/resource/rip-dvd-to-mp4-with-handbrake-or-free-alternative.htm
@@isabelaxo8905 let me know if it works for you! :)
@@DannyFeng couldn’t i just use a usb cal me and plug it up to my computer and transfer the videos frm there ?
Any tips on how to emulate this look on a more modern camera? I love this look so much but the worl flow is too time consuming for me.
There are many overlays online you can add over the video to make it look “old”. You can also blur the videos to make it less sharp. You can also use like a diffusion filter on the lens to soften the image too
@@DannyFeng thankyou. I really enjoy your work and videos! Very inspirational stuff.
@@Thelifeofsteveo thank you so much for your kind words! 🤍
Just get a "hybrid" camcorder such as the dvd610 which can also record to memory stick
Then you can simply move the file using a usb adapter.
Some also has a mini USB port for file transfer, mine can only take photos with the memory card but I can copy video through the USB port.
sooo... u mentioned that the model is DVD304 but in the name of the video is DVD403. whats actually the series?
Good catch! Sony DCR-DVD304. Titled fixed! Thanks.
Can you confirm if it's true that one needs to wait for about 5 seconds after turning on this camera, which are spent on "warming up" the disk, and also after finishing recording, one needs to wait as well?
@@DannyFeng
Where can I find one? Can’t find it anywhere
@@chillysea1 maybe in ebay
@@DannyFeng couldn’t find any there
Is the camera capable to decrease the video quality even more? Because I want to but it and want it to look more lower quality video
I think it is possible
i think you can record with lower quality which gives you more film time
@@Iuta I see, that's good to know. Thanks!
HOW DOES THE CABLE OR CHARGER LOOK LIKE ?
Google: Charger for Sony DCR-HC30E video camera and you'll see it! :)
I need screen only. My cam sreen repair.
might be tricky to find a replacement piece these days!
dude you tried night vision with the lights on 🤦🏾♂🤦🏾♂🤦🏾♂
yes siiirr