TAPELESS Camcorders The easy way
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In todays video I will be showing you a simple tutorial on how to convert a Camcorder into a tapeless camera. So that you can easily upload videos from it to your computer for editing. I personally use a usb stick as a memory device for the clear click, but you can use sd cards as well.
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Clear click link: www.ebay.com/i...
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Phone mount: www.ebay.com/i...
GL2 Batteries: www.ebay.com/i...
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Thank you for watching! If you have any questions I did not answer please check the comments! The viewers have also put in allot of helpful info of their own!
Is there a component video alternative? Because otherwise you aren't able to get an HD video signal. This video might work fine for DV camcorders but it not going to cut it for HDV.
I actually just uploaded a couple hdv versions of this tutorial a few weeks ago. I'll link them for you here
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I love the fact that you use the older equipment and by simply thinking out of the box come up with a pretty reasonable, workable solution.
Thank you, believe it or not it was actually cheaper than getting a fully functional GL2 or Sony VX! So I thought that was pretty awesome too. I like to show people how to not only save money, but also that sometimes with a little creativity you can turn the old item on the shelf into to something new!
This vid is one of the best ive seen in yt history
Literally the coolest comment ever 😎🔥🤘
If you use an s-video cable you will get better video quality. It’s kinda like old school hdmi. Only problem with it is you have to run the white and red audio cables with it because s-video doesn’t have audio.
Thanks for the tip! I'll have to give that a try for sure
Hey pal, I just ordered me an s-video cable. It will be here Friday. The day before I go film at a nearby skatepark! So we shall give it a gooo! Thanks for the tips 😎🙏💯
@@MothAV I know is late but how was the quality with the s video cable after?
@Alex_510! S-video is better, but it's nothing to write home about. It's not like component, (RGB) where you are getting an HD like picture.
It doesn’t matter
7:50 'i got a new camcorder, of course I'm gonna mess with it times a million' this is exactly the energy i'm feeling as well after I picked up a TRV900
TRV900 is a niiiice camera too 💯💯💯
Just recently got me a Japanese Sony fx7. It's dv tape, but films in 1080i. It's a beauty!
@@MothAV Checking it out now. Looks rad
This is really useful coming from the point of a broke teen wanting to film skateboarding thank you very much!!!
Your very welcome! Check out the electronics section of goodwill for cameras too! I've found a few good cameras that way too!
That’s a sick little trick dude! It already looks like a skate video without any shots of skating so that must be a good sign!
Dude it makes some vibrant videos
Dude this rules, much respect. I see these cams listed on marketplace all the time with broken tape decks but will def pick one up pronto
Thank you! Yeah this really is a great way to bring an old camera back to life! I also have a video where I used a 1980s camcorder as a webcam. You should check that out too!
Thanks for the tutorial. I just picked up a Canon XL2 from Goodwill for $19. It’s missing the power sources, the lenses, and the viewfinder. Otherwise, it’s still a steal at this price.
Heck yeah! Your welcome! I hope you enjoy your rig!
GL2 was my first skate camcorder, hyped to see it getting some new love
Thanks, it’s definitely a great camera for its age! I practically built my whole channel on that camera. Im using a sony fx7 now.
nice vid , been wanting to get my hands on a vx. but i think you inspired me down a dif route
wow idk why it didn't show me this comment. I'm happy I've helped you
with making an informed decision! always happy to help.
Thank you so much!!! I just got a CANNON XL2 for $240! I thought I would have to have a laptop and you solved my issue so simply. I'm a comedian /imressionist that can do darth Vader's voice and I will do a qhone greeting or a voice over for you excellent video.
Happy to be of help! I hope you enjoy your new setup!
Hell Yea dude, I've had a GL1 just sitting and collecting dust, I think this video might make me pick it up and start shooting with it.
That's awesome! Yeah their really fun for making those 90s style videos. Idk, something about those old school videos are a blast to film.
it works? im planing to buy gl1
Hey man after about a month and a half of gathering hardware I've finally completed my GL2 setup with the method you provided!! Thanks a ton dude, gonna get rad ski clips
Heck yeah dude! That's rad! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I still film on that beauty every week!
You must be a gnarly skier to be filming on gl2! Please do let me know when you upload! I want to watch!
@@MothAV I already posted one last night, gonna film tonight too. All the homies are loving it!!
I recently got one of these cameras from a homie I’m really young and can’t wait to use it
Awesome! I think you will have a blast using this old classic!
This is awesome! I have a TRV900 that I use to use for skateboarding but my tape deck broke so I am hoping this is a fix. That way I don't need to worry about tapes and i can get retro looking footage!
This should be just what you need!
Thanks so much for the video
I'm not gonna use this exact device, but a famous Japanese car part store called Up Garage opened its first non-Japan location in my city. It caused alot of interesting 80s/90s cars to loiter around the store/area, and I can't find a better reason to start digitizing a camcorder I was toying with! Dropping the reliance on tape would be a real gamechanger
Thats sooo cool! I wish you luck on your adventures!
Starting to see these in the wild. We must RETURN to AESTHETIC art technology and REJECT buying new IPHONES every year.
Actually bumping into them myself out here too! Im happy my video and videos like it are making such an awesome impact!
Had one of these back in the day of skateboarding! (15 years ago) and I absolutely loved. Did moving image a college and used it for that too. Love that old school look you get from this beast! Miss those days 😔
Thank you homie! Yeah doing my best to keep it original to what I seen in my childhood. It really was a Golden Era in skate culture
My inspiration is allot of beagles work.
We’ll keep doing it bro, it looks so sick! Can’t describe it to these youngsters but your right, it was the golden era! I don’t know if you ever saw ‘7 year glitch’ I think it was New Deal that made it in 2002, That was my absolute favourite skate vid!
Gained a subscriber here any way!
@@Yew-Tyewbe imma have to watch that this evening!
I bought this unit brand new and paid I don't want to tell you how much. It has an old technology you're not familiar with it's called Sony I link which was FireWire period. It's right up above where you put the quarter inch plug in and you can come out of that and hook it directly into the computer that transmits all your sound and all your images directly to a computer and you don't need all of those converters. I set mine up in the studio in front of a green screen. The great thing that you may not know about this camera is that it can be used as a DSLR. It has all of the same features of a DSLR. You can get some really dramatic looking shots. It's just missing the high megapixel quality.
Cool stuff man, yeah I know what firewire is. My computer just didn't have a port. It's too new and had no more slots free on the motherboard. So I just went this route.
You should try 3d printing mounting brackets for the battery & display and go with custom cabling to reduce cable tangle. That would be a cool follow up video.
🤔 well I am planning on getting a 3d printer eventually. I might just do so! Just have to wait till I have it in my budget. But I love the idea! Would you like a general update video where I discussed everything been through and what changes I've made?
@@MothAV The holy grail of converting film from digital is the Sony f35.
I knew about that camera so what you did here makes me interested in how we can save great technology such as that camera.
Here's a free documentary that was shot on it to give context.
ruclips.net/video/OiRD3GcjmKk/видео.html
Thanks Tim, that is a great idea.
I have a Canon XHA1 in absolute perfect condition, does record in tape, but I can't deal with tapes anymore.
I'll buy the Clearclick and convert to a "fully digital" HD camera.
(my Canon has a slot for a SD card, but sadly only records pictures, not videos 😫)
Cheers from San Diego. Thanks again !
No problem! Im happy my video could help. I actually use this in my sony fx7 which does have a working tape deck as well. Its just easier than adding a firewire port to a newer computer
Many of the older Canons have the opposite problem where the tape mechanism works fine, but there is no video. Those are pretty much useless for this application. But it's nice to see an old broken camera put to good use.
Thank you, I agree! I just uploaded a couple more videos on some similar setups but they capture in a higher definition. If you are a camera nerd you might appreciate those!
@@MothAV subscribed. Keep up the good work.
When it comes to cameras, and like minded people, always friend!
Thank you for this video I recently bought this canon GL2 and the GL1 SO I am going to get this product for my Canon so I don't have to used tape thank you
Awesome! I'm glad it could help you! Yeah it makes it very convenient to transfer files.
I'm gonna blow everybodys mind now - wanna do it REAL on a budget?
Get cam like on the vid, buy cheap CAR REARVIEV CAMERA RECORDER with av input for rear cam, connect camera to the car recorder - car recorder recording vid from your vintage camera as the "back" video - now you have digital files with additional front camrec video 😁 🤘🏻
Thats such a cool idea!!!!
@@MothAV # *Monica Geller voice* # I know!
I'm gonna try this with my miniDV handycam, would tell (or make vid, dunno) is it working well 😎
Oh, remember to TURN OFF loop recording in carcam 😵
@michaproksa5465 make a video and link it here 💯💯
lifesaver using this method on my small panasonic gs80 camcorder hopefully still gonna work well
I use it on my smaller canon as well, and it works well.
Also thank you for checking out my content! Appreciate you!
There is a MUCH better way to do this. Buy a monitor that records what it’s displaying to SD card, that takes an LP battery and has RCA inputs (FireWire or HDMI) and takes LP battery. Set it in the hot shoe. Plug it in. You’re all set. You can get these monitors for under $120. If you can’t find one with the RCA chords, you will need adapters from FireWire to HDMI or USB depending on which you get.
These little “digital” converters often suck, and make the footage look terrible. you have to delace the footage and even then it still never looks right. These old cameras were made for totally different types of televisions (CRT), and unless you’re watching your footage on one, footage from these old 3 chip cameras never looks the way it was meant to, and thus you’re not really getting that vintage look as it was intended to look.
However I have found the best way to get it, is simply to screen record it using these cheap camera monitors that can record what’s being displayed. Or to simply use an older MacBook and import the footage like it used to be done.
thanks man!! managed to pick up a working vx2100 for around 200 bucks, but i dont really wanna fuck with the cassetes anymore, so this came in handy!!
Hell yeah! Im glad it could help! I hope to get a 2100 at some point their sick!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This answered so many questions!!
Happy my video could help you!
I ordered a 10 pack of dv tapes already should pry gonna buy one of those when it’s a pain to get my clips on my pc
It may be convenient
@@MothAV I’ve got the clear click and I returned the tv tapes but it says I need a sd card when I hit record with the clear click
@@Gordonshreds yes, you do need an SD card or USB flash drive to put into the clear click to save your recordings to.
Watch my other videos about my Canon GL2 with the clear click to get some more helpful details. I think You misunderstood or I failed to explain it well in this video. You can record to tapes, but if you want to also record to the clear click you need to have an SD card or USB flash drive plugged into or inserted into the clear click to save the recordings to the clear click.
you changed my life you are the best
Thank you! You rock! Stay creative awesome human!
I have been sitting on my GL2 for years waiting to do this. Thanks for the reference dude! One question if you can answer it, what lens converter/mount do you use for the fisheye and or other lenses? I’ve seen people glue lens rings to the camera and i really don’t want to do that!!! You got a subscribe my dude \m/
You can get lens adapters on eBay. Thanks for watching!
Amazing explanation, amazing camera!
Thank you!
I ended up doing something similar. bought a panasonic dvx100 on goodwill for $60. screen ended up being bad, and no idea if tape deck worked. Got lucky and found an off brand clear click for $30 and a phone mount, command stripped a 10k mha battery bank i had already on it and we are in buisiness!
Now that is an awesome story! So happy my knowledge could be so helpful!
@@MothAV yes sir! thank you
since the clearclick has sVideo an sVideo cable woult be the the preferred solution, since it provides much better quality image as well as the advantage that you need just one single cable which is also available in very short an is thus very easy to manage and much more portable.
Absolutely, I have some videos covering things like s video and such. I have since uploading this switched to s video.
@@MothAV nice :)
did you notice an improvement in quality?
I have never seen the differnce myself since I never had any means to capture the svideo on my camera
@@audiocrush yeah I noticed a slight difference. It's a little less saturated and a little more clear. I use it as my webcam too
Hey thanks for the demo, clearest one I've seen yet. If I remember correctly you'll get a slightly better image if you transmit through S-Video rather than RCA since the ClearClick takes that input also. How do you carry the power bank and recorder while shooting?
Thank you! It really was a great camera to use for the time i had it. I rested the battery in the side hand strap.
There are DV input recorders who write DV files to a flashmemory and you simply connect them via the Firewire output of the Camcoder and the firewire input of the recorder. I think sony made these a while ago and i think they also worked with HDV camcorders. With such DV recorder you could get the exact same quality of the camera without compromises like with this method here. Because nothing needed to be converted to an Analog signal-path and being digitized again to a lossy MPEG4 format.
This actually sounds like something I HAVE TO TRY. Any links to any you could recommend to me and the other viewers?
@@MothAV the one i mean is called Sony HVR-MRC1 but they come with a big caveat..... they are often sold at insane prices by people who think they are made of gold dust somehow. I hope someone actually thinks of a DIY solution that would incorporate a Raspberry Pi or Arduino.
@@KRAFTWERK2K6 thank you for the info! This comment section has really turned into a vlog spot for this type of rig. And YES a raspberry pi could make for some pretty awesome mods I bet.
It should be noted that these firewire recorders, while they are digital end-to-end, are using the basic DV codec, which is quite lossy and only uses 4:1:1 chroma subsampling. H.264 based MP4 is actually a much more efficient codec than DV, and can offer much higher image quality at the same bit-rate, depending on the specific encoder used.
The big quality bottleneck here is the use of a composite video signal into the MP4 recorder. The luminance portion of composite video is low pass filtered to prevent crosstalk with the chroma signal, resulting in reduced signal bandwidth and image quality. A better solution would be to use the Svideo connections on both the camera and recorder as this doesn't have any frequency filtering on either the luma or chroma side, and, depending on the camera's internal electronics, could even give you a higher bandwidth signal that what would be possible from a DV recordering (greater chroma subsampling).
@@adamgrunseth thank you for the very useful info! Yeah this is more for someone looking to do this on a budget, but hey upgrading your rig is always a option!
bro, i got my vx1000 in near mint condition with the original packaging for around $400.
it’s not hard to find 1Ks for reasonable prices, you just need to know where to look.
Nice, a little bit more than what I'd spend. But I bet the experience of using it is awesome 😎💯 I recently got a Sony fx7 it's 🔥
Where????
Super badass, thank you for this video man!!
No prob homie. Thank you for watching! Appreciate it!
When your camcorder turns off automatically, take the tape out, if I remember correctly. You have to have it on standby, too bad the original batteries of old camcorders are usually very poor.
Video quality goes in this order: Composite Video (yellow, red, white) = Good, S-Video = Better (better than composite), Firewire = Best.
Firewire is exactly the same quality as the Mini-DV or near the same. I have a Canon GL1 with mini-DV and we are looking for a solution to record to an external source that only uses Firewire without a laptop of any kind. Like a portable recording device that supports SD Cards.
You are heavily inspiring my next step on my gl2 journey. I love learning more about my cameras
@@MothAV You are welcome, if I find a solution to will enable me to record to an SD card capture device through our GL1 Firewire I will post a reply here. I have found something like this several years back, but I can't find this device I am looking for, I think at the time it recorded to an external HDD that needed to be plugged into a power source. I have a lot of footage on Mini-DV that I want to convert over, a lot of people are going to the cheap and fast method, such as the elgato DV converts, where you plug your Yellow, Red and White from your camera into these devices and then USB to your PC and record that way, if you don't care about quality then go for it, I however want the best video quality I can get.
@@POrwig same here, but as a start this has been fun. But always wanting to expand not only mine, but my viewers minds. Keep me posted on the project. I'll look around too!
I use my XM2 (GL2) connected to Sony HVR MRC1 unit by firewire,it records to CF card 16gb,it is then very easy to transfer to laptop PC by using a USB card reader,I have tried CF cards larger than 16gb but the MRC unit does not seem to recognise them,but a 16GB CF card will hold about 72 mins of HD video,and more with SD
@@alanvanallen7762 Thank you, I will check this out.
I have the same capturing device with a different name on it. I used it a few times [connected to my camcorder], but the quality is not the greatest. I wonder if it makes more sense to get a RCA to HDMI converter and then use something like a Atomos Ninja V? Yes, the Ninja is around $400 - 500 bucks, but the quality should be way better. Should, but I am not sure.
Well clear click makes a 4k version of this for around $300 and it captures in HD SD 4k the works. That's actually what I switched to and I love it. Highly recommend it
@@MothAV Oh, good to know. Did you even compare the footage from the clear click to footage capture differently e.g. firewire or capture card? Thanks.
Honestly no I originally went the cheapest simplest route. That was more what this video was focused of was a budget friendly option
@@MothAV Copy that. Thanks.
Interesting but you will have to carry all this cables. You could also buy a broken HD minidv camera and have greater image quality and HD cable for the click recording device.
Speaking of that, that's what I'm in the process of making a video about as we speak! Be ready
Thank you i have a canon xl h1 and i hope to do the same.
No problem! Tag me in some clips when you get it working!
Well done amigo
thank you
Congratz you got a Like! You could show your setup when filming with all that stuff.
Thank you! And I'd say 99% of my videos on my channel were filmed with this setup. So you could easily see a bunch of sample footage. Especially if you check out my skateboarding playlist!
@@MothAV when filming, where do you attach the power bank, the converter and the cables? In a backpack?
What about the on-screen information like timecode, battery and all other little symbols? I have a Samsung camcorder with a broken tape mechanism and it has a constant blinking „INSERT TAPE“ message on-screen when using the viewfinder, I obviously wouldn‘t want that on all my recordings
I could understand doing this with hi8, vhs-c or betacam camcorders but not DV.
DV Cameras are already all digital if CMOS sensors are used if not they are digital once the video gets past the high quality RGB CCDs & their analog to digital conversion.
DV cameras process & store digital video in YCbCr (digital component video color space like used in DVD, Bluray, HDMI etc) which is the digital equivalent to the high quality video that needs a set of YPbPr "component" video cables & you're losing all that visual fidelity to record the composite video feed into a digital format in a process that cant recoup what was lost by goin to composite.
A better work flow with a broken tape drive would be recording the DV format video from firewire or usb onto a portable device that can interface with DV video camcorders over the chosen connector even if that meant connecting the camcorder to a cheap laptop & having the laptop record a live feed from the camcorder
I see where your coming from, it's a great perspective. This is for more of a on the go setup. Filming skateboarding, or any other action sports in a follow film style would be pretty hard with a laptop hooked up. But hey, can't say I don't enjoy the creativity of your idea!
Good tip!
Do you know of a cheap alternative to record from firewire output from the camera? Firestore devices are around $200 used.
@@raulacevedo-esteves9493 adding firewire to a laptop you already have?
My set up is having issues with the cable and have to have it half hanging out how do I flix that ?
Great idea but you have digital video on tape you transfer analogue then record digital on the clear click, what we need is a Firewire to clear click
Sony makes a device that records from firewire. They are overpriced though.
@@CCD-dreamcore is it the mrc1
@@alphaphotography4355 Yes, and the Firestore models as well. Some need firewire to offload the footage though, which is becoming the issue for me.... I thought I replied to this yesterday, sorry if you got two replies.
Hey man - Awesome video! How do you actually record? Is this something you engage on the clearclick?
Yeah you click the record button on the clearclick. And it captures on the sd card or usb stick you have in the clearclick.
You’re the man! Really appreciate your response. Hope the skate vids are coming out sick!
No problem! I enjoy what i do! I hope everything is turning out good on your camera rig!
dude thanks a lot a have a vx2000 ı want clearclick but in turkey no one selling it
I am sorry to hear that. You cant find it online?
Hang on, I have another method you may be able to use. It is not as good as the clear click. But it's alright. Let me go find it.
Try seeing if you can find these things in turkey. ruclips.net/video/WNzVsCA9irc/видео.html
Cool video! This was my first prosumer camcorder back in the day before switching over to countless VXs/ HVX. Is the quality loss noticeable since it's recording from the camera screen and not actually the camera itself like the other digital recorder counterparts?
Well, its a slight drop. But if you get the newer clearclick hd models it will actually help the quality or keep it og crisp
The recording divice has no HDMI IN terminal
I will try this with my cannon GL2
That camera could have DV outlet for vídeo and audio
Hey awesome video! Wanted to ask maybe you can tell me or someone in comment section, can someone please write me more options on camcorders like Canon GL2 that i could also change tapeless...?
Hey! Thank you for watching! Yes ! There are allot of cameras that can be used tapeless. I use this method for all my camcorders that have RCA output. Go check out this playlist ruclips.net/p/PLNGqvSxfGDKw89Qc-s6LfBZM18piC654s
It has more videos on this topic as well.
Hey man, awesome video I just have a few questions. So I have the same camera as you (Canon GL2) and everything’s hooked up all correctly, but I just can’t seem to get a display on the clearclick even with the camera turned on and everything plugged in. It’s just stuck on that blue screen almost like something’s not connecting properly. I tried AV and S-video but neither seem to work.
That's odd, I'm not 100% sure what to do there 🤔. Ok the comments are jam packed with other viewers who communicated their issues and found solutions. I'd give the comments a peep
so to my understanding your recording off of the clear click from the video out from the camcorder. Does that mean you have to carry around all those cables around while filming. Also could you use tapes to record on a fully working camcorder and then play back the tapes and record with the clear click to digitize?? Just bought a TRV65 to setup for recording and want to figure this all out.
Yes to all 3 questions. But I have a video I will link in a separate comment on how I clean up my wiring and how to set it up the easiest way. And yes, you can record playback. From camcorders, to VHS 📼 movies on a VHS player. It just captures the output of whatever you have it connected to.
Here is a video on how I cleaned up the wiring to make it all tucked away neat and tidy. For your camera I recommend getting the grip I'll link below to mount the camera, and the clear click as well.
Video tutorial: ruclips.net/video/OwtXcr5diVY/видео.html
Camera mount/grip: www.ebay.com/itm/192695224973?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=q2EQ62zHTt2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=N-t5UGS3QbG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
They have more expensive grips, and mounts, but I generally recommend budget friendly options because budget friendly is friendly on everyone's wallets
@@MothAV thanks so much for the info and responding so quickly. gonna go the tape route. Thanks again !!
@@snakeyeet3179 No problem, I like to be as helpful as I can to my viewers! Thanks for watching!
Awesome vid yo! Do you need an adapter ring to put on the fisheye? Im thinking about getting the 58mm opteka but want to make sure I get the right size!
The GL2 standard lens size is 58mm. I have two different types of Opteka 58mm lenses I use on mine. But my gl2 came with a lens spacer on it already. So whoever used it before me must have found that a spacer is useful.
I kept the spacer on and it works great. Just keep in mind that if you get the same big fisheye lens I use in this video that the lens is heavy lol. You feel how top heavy it is with the lens. So be careful with your rig homie!
Hello dude, i have a question, what did you do for remove the info about the charge, time recording, etc? nice video!
There was a setting called "TV mode" I either switched it on or off can't remember but it worked
Clear4clcik 3.0 has an internal battery.
It does, and it’s pretty awesome
Can you still use the on camera viewfinder/ LCD screen when recording on the ClearClick?
Yes, I keep the lcd screen open when I'm filming with it just for extra visual reference, and occasionally use the viewfinder
This is a way better option than recording on tape first! Should it record in 720p or could I buy a cheaper unit that captures 480p?
Id go with whatever you find best
no, it's not obviously. When you record video to DV tape you get only one analog to digital conversion (from camera sensor to DV stream) and then you can just copy digital video without any degradation to your PC/Mac. When you use it the dumb way (with this ADC convertor) you get two addiotinal DAC/ADC conversions - one digital-analog conversion (by Canon to analog 3.5mm output) and one analog-digital conversion from Canon to digitizer device. So you just destroy all the quality you can easily get from this Canon camera just by using IEEE1394 output (but I'm not sure if you can get live stream from this output because Canon are clowns who can set off digital live video output just because they can).
Actually for this camera you can get portable battery operated HDD with firewire which wil be controlled by cameras Rec button. They have 40gigs and picturenquality is same as it would go onto the tape.
That sounds dope, this was just the cheapest option i could find. And thought it was cool info to share
I would love to know where to find these! do you have any links? thanks
I also would like to know where to get this.
Me2
You can also do this with an atomos Ninja 2 which will have its own battery.
Oh intriguing 🤔🧐 I'll have to look into that! Thank you for the comment! The comment section has turned into quite the helpful message board for info on this process. So feel free to share more interesting stuff on this topic!
@@MothAV I made a video using the GL2. I just ordered one for my daughter and I'm going to fix it up for her for christmas. The atomos Ninja 2 is a bit more expensive but there are a lot more recording choices. It will output to 1080p as well.
Dope! Yeah I usually make my stuff budget friendly content. But if you want you should totally drop your video in the comments for the viewers to find! Someone will find it helpful for sure!
It's awesome to hear that there's still people out there who are teaching their kids how to use a real camera. I bet your kiddo will love it!
Can you review your clips you just filmed right then and there?
yes, you can review the videos on the clear click
unfortunately these "video recorder" devices are a bit out of my budget, so I think I might try dusting off one of my Raspberry Pi Zero boards and see if I can combine it with a USB capture card to make something that works similarly.
Ohhh that sounds cool! Be sure to link a video in the comments if you succeed! I wanna see it!
are you on a zero-based budgeting system? I mean seriously I can't afford a Pi - do you know what it costs for these things to be built?
I don't want to ask questions about your financial logic.
Just got a GL2 for tf of it on eBay and the headers are so messed up I’m most likely going to have to go this route as well just to get footy w it
yeah my gl2's headers as well as someone elses I know all have header issues. It seems like a very common issue. but I can say from experience going digital is definitely pretty easy and convenient. cool profile name BTW !
Our church was gifted with a cannon xl 2 will this work around work for it? Thanks.
It should work just fine.
Hi Steve. I own the Xl-H1s and can assure you this method works well.
@@gemini9424 Thanks for the feedback The problem I'm having is the learning curve of this camera is so steep
Any resources for learning this camera would be greatly appreciated thanks so much
Ok so everything works, but how do I turn off all the little widgets that appear on both the cams LCD screen and that of the clearclick. Because each time I capture the screen, it shows the widgets (e.g. insert tape widget). Any tips?
There is a button on the side of the camera where the lcd display reast when closed. Hit that and also go into settings and turn OFF tv mode
Sick! Thanks homie 💪🏼
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Nice job! That was easy and ....well easy. Easy II What are you working on next? tHanks for the video
Not much in the way of new camera’s for another week or two! But im thinking of doing some skate shoe reviews and then go pro review. Stay tuned!
Unless you want to see a review of the fx7?
tHank you @@MothAV The GoPro vids should be interesting.
(On another note...I always wonder what I should do with my early GoPro...it hardly gets used. Could this mean I'm missing those under the car shots....or tie it to a balloon ideas? )
Hello @@MothAV ...I'm not sure. I'm not familiar with those even when I look them up.
I did notice that these camcorders seem to have good mics built in and I've been wondering about their overall picture quality...be it low light or outside.
This all makes me wonder whether there is magic hidden in the old stuff. Is it possible to set up great indoor cameras with fantastic mics for pennies simply by using your ideas on how to have a digital recording?
How did you get the sound to be so good? On my Grabstar PRO dnt, twice as expensive, the sound was terrible. There are also no audio resolution settings. So, how did you manage to make it sound so good?
Well i did have trouble with the av cables and had to get a new pair to make it work so that would be a good thing to try.
@@MothAV Unfortunately it doesn't work. The sound is just as bad regardless of whether I have AV or HDMI as audio input. And I tried a lots of cables. It is the resolution of the sound in the device itself that is bad. If you look at the recorded video and its properties, you can see that the bit rate of the audio is only 140 kbts. This is close to the sound of an old phone. Does the sound have the same low resolution on your recordings?
@jonasbjornhager1046 dang, sorry to hear that
I went the Powerplay route with my gl1 and the cord has to be hanging out halfway it’s a bitch. Gonna try this 🙌
Yo so I don’t have rca cables on my camera. Only svideo and a aux input, would I need the svideo and a yellow rca to aux to capture sound and video?
I'd say that would be a good path to take. If the aux output is just for audio and s video is the only video output port then all you have to docis plug them into their respected ports and set the video feed to s video on the clrarclick. It will still pick up audio from the audio cables you plug in so long as you have the proper cables hooked up
that's analog composite output, whereas the tape is digital miniDV (which is much much better). The best use for these cameras is to be exposed in a showcase
MiniDV is always the best way to use these, I think this setup is just fine if your goal is to make fun videos. It's not studio quality, but allot of fun.
@@MothAV oh I see, that's right then
@@MothAV At that point you might as well get a Hi8 camcorder.
I just scored a digit now recorder at a local thrift store. $6 believe it or not, I was just walking by and decided to go in. I guess you never know
That's awesome! I love thrift store shopping, it's always an adventure!
@@MothAV I have several different cameras to try it on. I'm going to build a rig That I can quickly change cameras And test them out. I have a couple of GL 2s, some 3 CCD panasonics and even a 1080P Mini DV canon. That 1 is just weird
It seems like the Canon tape transports on the different cameras all have bad transports.
Thanks 🙏🏻
No problem! uploading a video now responding to these comments! check it out I respond to yours!
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You linked the usb and didn’t use it(or maybe I missed it) im assuming you’re using that in place of formatting a sd card right? So the clear click supports filming onto the usb?
Am new to this and got a cheap gl2 and fisheye, thanks
You can use either a USB stick or an SD card. At the time of making this video I only had a USB stick. I switch between both now as I need to when space gets full on one or the other.
You can use any USB memory stick or any regular old SD card
@@MothAV thanks g!
Say I have a tape with film I need to get digitized, can I play it back off the tape in VCR mode and record it onto the clear click like that too? Thanks again
@@SCOOGRR You absolutely can! You can also hook the clear click up to your vcr and convert your old VHS collection to an SD card. It just records whatever is being displayed by whatever it's hooked up to. That's how the clear click works summed up!
@@MothAV appreciate you!
I still have a mostly functional GL2 in my closet. The mic is screwed and makes glitchy noises. I wonder if you can just record audio via quarter inch?
If you have the correct mic for the mic outlet on the camera then yes, you should have no issues getting it to work. Sorry it took so long to respond, been working on my car all day 😂 😅
“Welp you can see my crotch” 😹😹😹
can you show us how you mounted it and keep the cables tucked
I have a few more videos in my tutorials playlist on my channel but here's the one I think your looking for ruclips.net/video/OwtXcr5diVY/видео.html
Had me laughing my ass off when you said and as you can see... you can see my crotch awkwardly enough, that's a bold shot of my crotch. loved the video, just bought me a Panasonic AG-DVC20P
does this work with minidv? i have a panasonic PV-DV400D and i just want to make sure it works before i buy the card.
Yea it does
Can you do this for a Panasonic hvx202 ?
It's the same concept for all of the mini dv camcorders. Just hook up to the av ports
thanks alot man big help
No problem! Happy to help!
Awesome vid, just bought this to film skateboarding with a hi8 camera. I haven’t seen this on any videos about the clear click so I’m assuming there’s no playback feature until you have uploaded to pc?
Yes there is a playback feature. You hit mode button 2 times, and it will take you to the playback menu
The only thing I have noticed is playback does not sort the videos in order of when they were recorded
@@MothAV oh okay but you can playback a clip after you land something?
@@MattPicard oh yeah homie
@@MattPicard I wouldn't use it if I couldn't
woah good idea
Right! Built most of this channel from this camera setup. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get your cable? (The one that goes into the camera to the capture card) I’m going to try this with a Sony DSC-F707 which has the yellow port plug in.
You should be able to find everything easy on eBay. That’s where I got everything
There is battery oj aliexpres with usb output for camera you wont need edtrmal powebank
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i love your vidéo!! Do you think if I buy a cable with only the white and the red cable and i add a s video cable it will work?
🤔 well as long as the one side of the cable has the same plug required to hook up to the gl2 I'd say it's worth a promising try. But it never hurts to play it safe and get the one with all three. Because it leaves you with a backup plan in case your s video cable or s video port goes out. Gotta think ahead ya know 😁
I personally just keep both video cables hooked up a d just have it set to s video.
Also love your profile pic 😆 mid 90s rocks!
@@MothAV yeah I think i’m gonna go with the safest option! Thanks to listening your community and keep going with your video they are awesome!! mid90 is one of my inspiration
@@zacharymorin6185 Awesome, and it's no problem homie. Its as much me learning as it is my viewers. I wouldn't be a good content creator if I didn't look out for my supporters. Y'all rock!
Nice tats dude🤙🤘
Thank you! I do them myself because it's cheaper to learn than to pay a professional 😂 I'm cheap
Hi, great video, i have a cuestion, in the camera monitor do you see any title or time stamps? Or see a signal about no tape inserted on the cam?
Or is just what the lenses see?? I have a handy cam and in the monitor screen it have some icons but I don’t know if with the Clear Click i will have all those icons on my video
There are settings in the camera usually labeled “tv” that shut those off for any display the camera is connected to. You just have to change thise settings and they will not display on the clear click
@@MothAV thanks for answering, on my handycam i have a button to no show info on the screen but the no cassete logo doesn’t disappear, do you know something??
That is the fullest extent of my knowledge. But, id say you should be in the clear. Bc i never ran a tape in my gl2
@@MothAV thanks bro, i will keep searching
@@MothAV thanks bro, i will keep searching
What settings are you using on the camera, do you film on auto or do you film on manual?
Honestly I'm still tinkering with it to figure out how I like it. I do use custom settings on the colors following the Begal method. Max color, max sharpness, adjusting wb and such according to the lighting outside. His settings are for a VX, but if you check out my yt short I uploaded yesterday I have pulled some solid videos from it.
I do keep the focus on auto, but may change it in the future
whenever I plug in my yellow cable into the yellow input my clearclick has no image. however when I insert the white cable into the yellow input my clearclick shows image but the video colors on the clearclick are completely wrong and the microphone rings. Does anybody have this issue and could possibly help me out?
and when i switch it to tape on the camera the colors look good for 5 seconds and then the colors turn inverted again
You should probably try new av cables. Those would probably fix it.
@@MothAV thank you for your help!!
@@MothAV I used an S video cable and it works perfectly now, I appreciate your help
No problem!
is there a way to get playback directly from canon after filming?
yes, there is a mode button on the clear click you push 3 times to go to playback mode, as well as a screen to view your clips. you can play back anything you record on there
Hello sir, is it possible to connect the GL2 to an Android Tv? Thank you sir for your reply..
Yes there is. It is not as efficient as this method, but it's alright. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/WNzVsCA9irc/видео.html.
It's how I first had my setup before I got the clear click.
@@MothAV Thanks for the share! I did it my way specifically because I wanted to livestream with it, but it also lets you upload it to instagram right away without transferring any data.
@@GeorgeNiksch that sounds pretty damn awesome! How did you go about that?
@@MothAV How did I go about what? I was referring to the video you shared above. That’s my video. You can livestream from your old tape cameras with the app I use in that video.
@@GeorgeNiksch oh cool