topic Fs30 camcorder record in MP4 format in Camcorders

Fs30 camcorder record in MP4 format

Kymberlycg — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:01:14 GMT

Is there a way to change the settings in the FS30 to record in MP4 format?

rs-eos — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:20:36 GMT

No. The User Manual (see page 108 under Recording System) only mentions MPEG-2.

You'll find MPEG-4 and other codecs in newer equipment. Check individual specs for details.

Kymberlycg — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:24:35 GMT

Thank you for the response. So then how do I change the settings because the mov file is unplayable on my computer

rs-eos — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 21:27:48 GMT

What specific computer (Mac? PC?) and operating system are you using? Depending upon that, we can recommend software for working with MPEG-2 footage.

Kymberlycg — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:25:21 GMT

I'm using a Mac 12.6.4

rs-eos — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:19:43 GMT

I would first check if QuickTime Player can open the footage. If you, you can then export it with File | Export As...

Possible that iMovie may also be able to work with it.

While not free, Apple's Compressor application should be able to work with it. When I launch that application, I do see help topics for MPEG-2

Kymberlycg — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:28:20 GMT

I will try that all those options. THANK YOU so very much for your help and your time. I appreciate it greatly!

kvbarkley — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 02:16:20 GMT

You might also try handbrake.

Kymberlycg — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:47:29 GMT

I never heard of that. I'm assuming its software?

kvbarkley — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:03:39 GMT

Yup, a versatile video converter for the Mac.

Kymberlycg — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:09:43 GMT

Awesome!! Thanks so much