The recording format for digital camcorders is one of the most important features that concern a camcorder buyer. There are several available formats, including DVD, MiniDV, MicroMV, Flash Drive, Digital 8, and the hard drive.
There was a time, was the hard drive only with respect to the designated computers. These days, it also applies to digital cameras, and has become one of the best recording formats for several reasons.
These camcorders are compact and recordMPEG-2 video to be saved in an internal hard drive built-in camera. The video is stored on an internal disk in the camera and then downloaded to a computer and burned onto a DVD.
The Benefits of Hard Disk Camcorder
1 The advantage of this type of camera is capable of storing large amounts of video data compression. Models with 30 GB internal hard drive can hold up to 7 hours of quality video or up to 37.5 hours of moviesextended recording mode. The models with 20 GB hard drive, up to 5 hours of DVD quality video or up to 25 hours of recording in Economy mode for a long time. To put in storage capacity, it takes 22 discs to keep storage such as DVD camcorders to 7 hours of video.
And this is being recorded, without stopping, and replace media, which is very convenient for recording extended footage, like plays, concerts or ball games. They also provide quick random access to scenesEase of use.
2 Recording quality of most brands of this type of camera are top quality and made an excellent DVD quality video.
3 Fast data transfer and storage of recordings on a computer. Camcorders hard drive allows you to transfer recorded video from the camcorder to your computer via USB cable and transfer time of 10 minutes to every 60 minutes of video.
4 They have no moving parts and therefore there is less chance of mechanical failure.
These camerasare usually smaller and more compact than other types. The first hard disk camcorders were introduced by JVC in 2005, and named the Everio series and there are currently 8 models of the JVC Everio hard drive.
Today there are many other manufacturers of these types of camcorders, including Sony, the 9 different models of hard drives and cameras from Panasonic that offers offers 12 models.
The prices of these digital cameras will vary, depending on the manufacturer, typicallyranging from $ 249 to $ 1,400 retail, with the switch on the ground, falling in the mid range number JVC Everio $ 400.
