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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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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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F3.1 - 6.5
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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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Digital Zoom Range
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Below 100X
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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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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,Daylight,Tungsten,Fluorescent,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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Recording Speed
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Meaning: There are three different types of recording speeds XP or HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Play), and LP(Long Play).
How it functions: HQ or XP mode allows to record shorter duration of video whereas LP allows to record longer duration of video.
Benefits: HQ recorded video always give clear and crisper quality of Video. |
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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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LCD Screen Size
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Fire Wire
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AV Cable
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Battery Type
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Weight (Grams) Range
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150g & Less Than
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Warranty Period (Years)
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1
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Battery Type
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