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What Is Camcorder
DEFINITIONS - A camcorder is a portable electronic recording device that is
capable of recording live-motion video and audio for later replay through VCRs,
TVs, and, in some models, a personal computer. Compounded from "camera" and
"recorder, the term originated in the early 1980s. Camcorders are also called
video recorders. Ordinary consumers use camcorders to film home movies of
special events or vacations. Professionals such as professional videographers
and filmmakers use camcorders along with other editing and film studio equipment
to produce video segments or films for commercial sale.
Camcorders come in an assortment of formats, features, and price ranges. When
they first arrived, camcorders recorded in one of two analog formats, VHS and
Betamax formats, onto video casettes for replay from the most popular VCRs.
These camcorders often produce less than ideal quality images and earlier models
can be large and cumbersome to use.
As technology improved, other formats became available, such as S-VHS, 8mm,
Hi-8, and DV (digital video). Many of these formats offer a clearer, sharper
picture over the original formats, and, in some cases, allow more hours of
recording on a single tape than previously. These types often require an adapter
for playback from a TV or VCR.
With the latest digital camcorders, many now are capable of being connected
directly to a personal computer, using an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) or FireWire digital
interface, so that the video can be edited directly on the computer for more
professional results. The personal computer must be equipped with the right
video editing software, a digital video capture board, and with i.Link/Firewire
ports.
Camcorder features for a prospective buyer to consider include: horizontal image
resolution, the size and quality of the liquid crystal display monitor for quick
viewing as you record, the types of zooms and lenses available, and the actual
size and comfort of the equipment. Leading camcorder manufacturers include
Canon, Sony, JVC, Panasonic, and Sharp.
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