Comments on: My Canon HV30 High Definition Video Camcorder

By: GadgetInsane

GadgetInsane — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:15:00 +0000

Thank you Chris with the immediate response. With the advent of video in DSLRs and SD camcorders, I was starting to feel that my HV30 should be upgraded.

With you continuing to use yours, that’s encouraging that it hasn’t gone the way of the do-do yet.

By: Chris Pirillo

Chris Pirillo — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I’ve been using the one Canon created for it, specifically. Still working like a charm. I’m also using the HV40 (and just as happy with it).

By: GadgetInsane

GadgetInsane — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:49:00 +0000

What wide-angle lens are you or did you use with the HV30? Are you still using the HV30? If not, what did you move to?

By: Chris Sigfrids

Chris Sigfrids — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:57:33 +0000

Did anyone ever find out if the canon xh a1 can be used as a web cam? I’m looking for how to hook it up to my MacBook Pro for use with Livestream (mogulus)

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:59:51 +0000

I also have a Vixia HV 30. However I am having problems on my MacBook Pro using it as a webcam on services like Stickam and Mogulus.

My MBP recognizes it in Final Cut et al, but not as a webcam.

Where can I find a good article on this issue. None found so far.

By: Lars

Lars — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:05 +0000

Hi Chris,

congrats to your HV30. I have a Canon too (XH A1) and the picture quality is just stunning.
Your livestream setup has been until now a riddle to me.
So maybe you can share your knowledge with us in more detail:
How do you get the sound in sync? Are using a USB-mic? Or do you get the sound via Camcoder?
Are you using 4:3 Format?
Do you use a third party Live-Encoding Software apart from CamTwist (like Adobe Flash Media Encoder is for the Windows World)? Quicktime Broadcaster?
I just ask, because I never could get such a goog picture quality using ustream.tv like you. (even with max. framerate and bandwidth settings and my Canon.