Camcorder basics
By Derek Fung on 16 October 2009
This is a Learning Centre article, a multi-part series to be expanded regularly.
Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.
We'll take a look at the features and jargon surrounding camcorders, to either help you make a more informed decision at purchase time or understand the device that you've already got. In future updates to this feature we will take a look at the basics of shooting quality footage, as well as editing and publishing your work.
Camcorder basics
1.0 Camcorder basics
1.1 What is a camcorder?
1.2 Camcorders versus other video devices
1.3 High versus standard definition
1.4 Zoom
1.5 Image stabilisation
2.0 What storage should I get in my camcorder?
2.1 How much storage do I need?
2.2 What type of storage should I get?
2.2.1 Hard disk
2.2.2 Flash memory
2.2.3 Tape
2.2.4 Mini-DVD
3.0 Getting to know your camcorder
3.1 Camcorder types
3.2 Front
3.3 Top
3.4 Back and sides
3.5 Bottom
Topics: learning centre, camcorder, basics, got, you've, centre, look, learning, jargon
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r2kam commented on 19/11/2009 12:19 Report abuse
Very informative, even though I've been through a few camcorders already Im surprised theres still so much I didn't know about!
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