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CAMCORDERS 259 800.947.1175 | 212.444.6675 Quick Dial: 813 Intro & Media CAMCORDER FORMAT GUIDE DV/MiniDV: The DV format uses 500 lines of horizontal resolution to digitally record video Hard Disk Drive (HDD): HDD camcorders record digitally onto an internal hard drive, onto standard and MiniDV-size magnetic tape. It has become one of the standards for consumer similar to a home computer. The HDD camcorders that carry large hard drives (40GB+) offer and semi-professional video production. Along with intraframe compression for easier editing, very long recording times, which will vary depending on the selected resolution setting (HQ this format features the digital interface port known as FireWire, IEEE 1394 or i-Link. Located or LP). Generally, about one hour of standard video (SP) will consume 12.6GB of hard-drive on camcorders and VTR’s, this port allows you to transfer your recordings digitally to another DV space. device or to a computer’s non-linear editing system without signal loss. HDV: This high-definition format records video onto MiniDV magnetic tapes. Various HDV DVD: This consumer format records directly onto 3" (8 cm) DVD media, with convenient, easy camcorders offer HD recording in 1280 x 720p (progressive) or 1980 x 1080i (interlaced) playback on most home DVD players and computers. DVD discs come in three types: DVD-R resolutions, using 4:2:0 color sampling. HDV uses MPEG-2 video compression, a highly- (write-once) or -RW (rewritable); DVD+R or +RW; and DVD-RAM. The DVD minus series requires compressed video signal, with MPEG-1 audio compression (16-bit stereo). initialization (formatting) of the disc prior to recording, and finalization of the disc after all recording is completed. Both are accomplished within the camcorder in order to play back on a DVD player. AVCHD: A newer format than HDV, AVCHD records high-definition 1080i and 720P DVD plus and DVD-RAM do not require disc finalization. The DVD minus and plus both record in a video onto tapeless media such as 3” (8cm) DVDs, flash memory, or hard disk drive (HDD) linear fashion, while DVD-RAM records random access, in the same manner as a computer hard camcorders. It uses the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 codec compression, up to 24 megabits per drive. There are also DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs, with the DL standing for dual-layer (or double- second. Presently AVCHD is considered significantly higher quality than current standard- layer). These hold twice as much data as the regular, single-layer discs. definition DV video, and slightly lower than the tape-based HDV format. Due to the way it DVCAM: Sony’s professional variant of DV, this format uses the same metal evaporated tape divides video frames into groups, it requires more powerful computers to edit than HDV or of MiniDV but goes through a higher-quality tape manufacturing process. DVCAM records at a standard DV does. wider 15-micron bandwidth, which is a step up from consumer DV’s 10 microns, and provides AVCHD DVD: Record high definition 1080i video signals onto DVDs directly from the locked audio and frame-accurate editing—making it a more robust and more reliable format. camcorder using 3" (8 cm) DVD media such as DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (dual-layer) Flash Media: Flash media memory cards are used to store video, photos, music, and other formats. The AVCHD DVD high-definition recorded discs can play back only on Blu-ray DVD electronic data. Some of these cards are no bigger than a postage stamp. Apart from their size, players or on your computer’s DVD drive. their main advantage is that they have no moving parts and are less prone to damage from impact. The most popular cards used in video camcorders are SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (High- AVCHD HDD: Record high-definition 1080i video signals onto the camcorder’s built-in hard Capacity), and Memory Stick Duo/Pro. Sony consumer camcorders use the proprietary Memory disk drive (HDD). Easily back up recorded video onto your computer’s hard drive (using software) Stick Duo/Pro, while the other camcorder manufacturers use SD/SDHC. for viewing, editing, and archiving purposes. DVD MEDIA MINI-DV TAPE FLASH MEDIA DVD-R (1.4GB) Discs for DVD Camcorders Premium Grade Memory Stick Pro/Pro Duo #PALMRF30V Panasonic DVD-R ................................... $2.29 #PAAYDVM60EJ Panasonic .......................................... $2.59 Memory Cards #SODMR30 Sony DVD-R .............................................. $2.39 #SODVM60PR Sony .............................. $2.65 Qty Discounts #SOMSD8GBM2 Sony ................................................ $99.95 #PALMAF30U Panasonic DVD-RAM ............................. $2.69 #SODVM80PR Sony ..................................................... $9.95 #SOMSD16GBM2 Sony ............................................ $154.95 #PALMRW30U Panasonic DVD-RW .............................. $2.49 #LEMSPD8GB Lexar ................................................... $72.95 #SODMW30 Sony DVD-RW .......................................... $3.49 Professional Grade #SAMSPDVHD4GB Sandisk (Video HD Pro Duo 4GB) .. $44.95 #SODPW30 Sony DVD+RW .......................................... $3.49 #PAAYDVM63PQ Panasonic (Pro) ................................. $3.65 #SAMSPDVHD8GB Sandisk (Video HD Pro Duo 8GB) .. $79.95 #PAAYDVM63AMQ Panasonic (Master) ........................ $5.99 Double-Sided (2.8GB) DVD Camcorders Discs #SOPHDVM63DM Sony .............................................. $16.95 SD (Secure Digital) #PALMRF60V Panasonic DVD-R ................................... $3.95 Memory Cards #SODMR60DS Sony DVD-R .......................................... $4.29 HDV Grade #PASD4GB104 Panasonic (4GB SDHC) ....................... $39.95 #PALMAF60U Panasonic DVD-RAM ............................. $4.69 #PAAYDVM63HD Panasonic ..........................................$7.99 #LESD4GB Lexar (4GB SDHC) .................................... $38.95 #PALMRW60U Panasonic DVD-RW .............................. $4.69 #FUHDVDVM63 Fujifilm .................................................$7.49 #SAU2SDVHD4GB Sandisk (Video HD Pro Duo 4GB ) .. $39.95 #SODMW60DS Sony DVD-RW ...................................... $5.99 #SODVM63HD Sony ..................................................... $9.95 #KISDHC68GB Kingston ............................................. $28.50 #SODPW60DS Sony DVD+RW ..................................... $5.99 #SODVM85HD Sony ................................................... $18.95 #DESDHC8GB Delkin Devices ..................................... $44.50 #LEPSD28GB Lexar .................................................... $58.95 Verbatim Bundled DVD Camcorders Discs #SAU2SDVHD8GB Sandisk ......................................... $56.95 #VEMDMRDM1X5J 1.4GB DVD-R (5-Pack) ................... $5.95 #PASD8GB206 Panasonic .......................................... $69.95 #VEMDMRDL3J DVD-R dual-layer 2.6GB (3-Pack) ..... $18.95 For more DVD Media, and Mini DV #SAU2SDVHD16GB Sandisk ..........................................CALL #VEMDRR210J 2.8GB DVD-RAM (3-Pack) ................. $19.95 tape selections see pages 416-421. #DESDHC16GB Delkin Devices ................................... $89.95 #PASD16GB206 Panasonic ...................................... $129.95 #VEMDMRWDMJB Mini DVD-RW 1.4GB (3-Pack) ......... $5.50 For more Flash Media selections #DESDC432GB Delkin Devices ................................. $179.95 #VEMDPWDM3J DVD+RW (3-Pack) ............................. $6.99 see page 168. #VEMDPRDL3J DVD+RW 2.6GB (3-Pack) .................. $18.95 #PASD32GB206 Panasonic ......................................$395.95 259-275_Camcorders_12-08.indd 259 9/17/08 6:01:04 PM CAMCORDERS 260 Extreme Video www.bhphotovideo.com SUV-Cam II YOUR POINT OF VIEW Micro Video Camera System From scorching desert flats to steamy urban jungle, A tough, portable video recording system that can be used from ice-blue skies to wind-blasted peaks … High- for sports, security and industrial applications, the speed intensity. 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