Product Details and Features
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| Meaning: Video captured by Camcorder is saved on the Media. Different types of media available are Hi8, MiniDV, DVD and in-built Hard Disk Drives.How it functions: The Video captured by the lens of the Camcorder is saved on the media and then can be used for Playback. Hi8 and MiniDV tapes are Analog Types of Media whereas DVD and Hard Disk Drives are Digital Types of Media. DVD's used for recording are available in two types, Single Sided and Double Sided. Benefits: The Hi8 and MiniDV tapes can record maximum upto 90 minutes but a DVD disc and the HDD can record upto 28 hrs of Video Recording. |
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Sensor Resolution (Megapixel)
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| Meaning: Sensor resolution is the Number of pixels used to capture an image or a video. A good image or video resolution is achieved by combination of image or video sensor resolution and lens resolution.Benefits: The Higher the image or video sensor resolution, the better the image or video quality. |
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10 MP (interpolated)
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Type of Video
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AVI (EXIF 2.1)
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| Lens
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Aperture (f/stops)
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| Meaning: Aperture is the opening in a lens through which light passes to the sensor to create an image.
How it functions: Aperture size is usually caliberated in f-stops (f-numbers). The Higher the f number the smaller is the aperture. The common f-stops are f/2, f/2.8, f/4, f/8 etc. The aperture also defines the depth of field. Smaller the f-number, larger will be the depth feild and vice-versa. Thus, you can focus on certain objects for getting special effects.
Benefits: The quality of the video depends upon the aperture range and shutter speed of the camcorder. |
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F3.0
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Optical Zoom
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| Meaning: Optical zoom is a feature that alters a camcorders focal length, filling more of the frame within the subject.How it functions: An optical zoom lens actually moves in and out of the camcorder. Unlike a digital zoom, an optical zoom will not reduce the resolution of your video.Benefits: Optical zoom helps you to concentrate on the subject of the video to be shot. It also brings a faraway object nearer and hence is useful in shooting videos of flora and fauna |
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Digital Zoom
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| Meaning: A Digital zoom is software inside the camcorder that enlarges subject in the video to be shot.How it functions: Due to the doubling of pixels the video begins fuzzier and fuzzier as you enlarge. Digital zoom enlarges the subject of the video to be shot, while reducing the resolution of the video. |
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Minimum Focal Length (mm)
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| Meaning: The focal length of a lens determines its angle of view. It is measured in mm from the optical center of the lens.
How it functions: It is located on the sensor if the subject video to be shot is in focus. The Camcorder lens projects part of the scene onto the sensor.
Benefits: The view of the video to be shot is wide angled when the focal length is minimum. |
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150cm - Infinity
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Type of Focus
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| Meaning: Focus is a point at which rays of light meet after being refracted or reflected.
How it functions: In auto focus mode the camcorder automatically focuses on the subject video to be shot in the focus area in the center of the LCD/ View finder. Manual focus disables the camcorders built-in automatic focus system so you can focus the lens by hand. |
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Automatic
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Zoom Adjustment
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| Meaning: The action of varying the focal length of a zoom lens to enlarge or reduce the video is known as zoom.
How it functions: In a zoom lens, one can move different lens elements back and forth. The zoom adjustment is always motorized in the camcorders. |
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Minimum Shutter Speed
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| Meaning: Shutter speed is the time for which the camcorder exposes the sensor to the light being let in by the aperture setting.
Benefits: The slower the shutter speed, the longer is the exposure time and the image is clear. |
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Maximum Shutter Speed
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| Meaning: Shutter speed is the time for which the camera exposes the sensor to the light being let by the aperture setting.
Benefits: The faster the shutter speed, the shorter the exposure time. |
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1 - 1/2000
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Types of Exposure
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| Meaning: Exposure occurs when light is permitted to strike the sensor.
How it functions: Exposure is determined by how wide you open the lens diaphragm (aperture) and by how long you keep the sensor exposed.
Benefits: There are three types of exposures Automatic, Manaul and Fixed. |
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-2EV to +2EV in 0.3 step
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| Meaning: White Balance is a function on digital camera and camcorders to compensate for different colors of light being emitted by different light sources.
How it functions: There are three types of White Balance: Automatic, Manual and Presets. |
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Auto / Day light / Bulb / Florescent / Cloudy
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Image Stabilizer
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| Meaning: Camcorders with high optical zoom come with an image stabilizing feature.
How it works: It automatically eliminates any camcorder shake like the slight shaky motion that can result as you hold the camcorder thus helping you ensure a crisp, sharp video.
Benefits: To get crisp, sharp, unshaky and blurry video. |
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Digital Sound
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Shooting Modes
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Digital Photo Mode
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Shooting Programs
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| Meaning: Shooting Programs set the settings of the camcorder as per the conditions around the video. Various types of Shooting Programs are landscape , Spotlight, Beach & Ski, Sports Mode, Potrait Mode, Fireworks, Sunset and Moon Mode.
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Auto / Day light / Bulb / Florescent / Cloudy
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Image Format
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| Meaning: Camcorders with Digital Still Camera function save the captured image in the JPEG format.
How it functions: Some types of image formats are as follows jpeg, gif, tiff, bitmap and the more complicated raw files. You can identify which format is used by looking at the end of the file after the period. For example, picture .jpg is a jpeg file. JPEG format is widely used. |
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JPEG
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Expansion Slot
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| Meaning: Most camcorders come with Expansion slot which support card like SD or MMC cards. Camcorders with digital still camera function have expansion slots to save images to the SD or MMC cards. |
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Yes, Upto 8GB
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| Audio Input
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Audio Input Type
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Microphone
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| Connectivity
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Fire Wire
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Composite Video Input
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S-video Input
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S-video Output
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AV Cable
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USB Cable
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Component Video
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| Meaning: Component video is a video signal that has been split into two or more components. In popular use, it refers to a type of analog video information that is transmitted or stored as three separate signals.
Benefits: Component Video Cables do not carry audio. Color of the Component video is red, green and blue |
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| Power
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Power Supply
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| General Features
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Remote Control
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