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General => Technical Help => Topic started by: wilcoxon on Saturday 01 December 18 13:18 GMT (UK)
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I want to buy a new compact camera as my existing one is a bit battered even though only 4 years old.
I`ve worked out how to transfer photos from it to my Android Tablet, but the tablet doesn`t recognise a video.
Obviously the tablet takes videos, but it`s too big to carry around all the while.
I don`t have / need / want a smart phone.
Any ideas please :)
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You probably need a specific app for the tablet. One that recognises the format of the video. Try VLC, it plays almost anything. Alternatively there are free converter programmes. Supply more details of your video format and I will say more. What error message do you get?
How battered is your existing one? Mine is a bit scratched after I fell full length in a Montreal cemetery while on holiday, but still works fine.
Martin
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Thanks.
I don`t get an error message on the tablet , the video doesn`t show but still images do.
Not sure what video format is, just says HD 1280 on my camera. ???
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Just found this about the model
Video Capture:
Can take movies:
Yes
Movie Resolution:
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:
AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:
Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:
Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
No
HD Video Connection:
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Mine is a bit scratched after I fell full length in a Montreal cemetery while on holiday,
This only happens to genealogists ;D ;D
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Mine is a bit scratched after I fell full length in a Montreal cemetery while on holiday,
This only happens to genealogists ;D ;D
I dropped it down a castle wall and the battery cover is loose.
That's not the issue here, I want to know how to transfer videos. ;)
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Wilcoxon, I would be very surprised if the VLC app for Android won't play them. When I was still working my job involved viewing many different forms of CCTV, and VLC would handle even some that our official players rejected.
Martin
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Josey, Stone Cold Sober on our first day in Montreal, early afternoon, walking on immaculate tarmac through the middle of the cemetery I stepped off onto some perfectly level grass and still managed to fall back onto the tarmac. My camera was on a monopod, but as it was top heavy it did make contact. I'm tall, so it's a long way down. Your comment was very good.
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Wilcoxon, I would be very surprised if the VLC app for Android won't play them. When I was still working my job involved viewing many different forms of CCTV, and VLC would handle even some that our official players rejected.
Martin
As far as I know I don`t have that app, I can`t see it in settings. Do I have to download it, if so can you help with a link or more details on where to find one. . Thanks.
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Yes, on Google Play, search for VLC for Android. When you try playing your video, if you are prompted to download an additional CODEC, you should do so.
Martin
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Thanks, will give it go tomorrow.
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Hi, just downloaded the app , deleted all images from camera, took a short video connected camera to tablet.
Then opened Gallery, an image is there, imported file .
Problem is it only shows a still image . not a video.
Am I missing something. When I opened the app it picked up other videos I took on the tablet previously but not this one today on the camera.
???
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The VLC icon is like a traffic cone and I didn`t get a prompt .
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What file extension does your new film have? Images should be jpg, bmp, png, img or Gif. Films should be mp4, avI, mov,
I'm not sure if you can attach a file to a Pm, but I'd be happy to look at it. Otherwise PM me and I'll send my email address,
Martin
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I'll update this by saying that I've had an exchange of personal messages with the original poster, and she was able to play a short AVI format video which I sent her, on her tablet. We now think that possibly her camera transfer program just won't transfer AVI files as it believes that the tablet won't be able to play them. She has been able to play the one that I sent her. I'm not familiar with Samsung cameras so perhaps somebody else can take over here?
Martin
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Thanks , It`s a Samsung Android Tablet .
It`s a Fujifilm camera, and I have two , a compact and a bridge for better photos, (but it`s quite bulky) I`ve just checked the Bridge one and again it has the same format. I was thinking of getting a new Practika, but on checking specs it is also AVI.
Compact Fuji
Digital Video Format AVI, MJPEG
Image Recording Format JPEG
Bridge Fuji
File format still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 )*3
(Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) movie
AVI (Motion JPEG ) sound WAVE format, Monaural sound
I`m wondering now if I check file formats before I buy a new camera and try to find one that isn`t AVI , will that solve the problem.
It`s not a huge issue but would really be so convenient.