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Recording Media

LCD Screen Size Digital camcorders have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview footage that you are shooting. You can also playback the footage later on the screen. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Interface Type

Video Resolution This identifies the different types of video capture resolution that the camcorder can generate.

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Weight

Optical Zoom

Image Processor

Image Sensor Size

Image Sensor Quantity Usually either 1 or 3, higher end camcorders have 3 sensor chips. 1CCD camcorders capture images by capturing one of the three RGB color values and interpreting the other two. 3CCD cameras capture image data by having 3 seperate chips for each RGB color, resulting in more accurate color information.

Image Sensor An image sensor records the brightness on each photosite when the shutter is open, it is stored as a set of numbers that can then be used to set the color and brightness of dots on the screen or ink on the printed page to reconstruct the image. There are two main types of image sensors CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor). CMOS are generally cheaper to produce and consume less power, but are also less sensative than CCD. However both produce roughly the same quality image.

Lens Features

Filter Diameter The size of a filter that fits the filter threads on the end of the lens.

Focal Length

Optical Zoom This number tells you how much larger the camcorder can make its subject appear simply through a slide of the lens. In other words, a camcorder with 3X Optical Zoom can make a subject appear 3 times larger in the frame. Optical zoom is generally preferred to digital zoom, since it can magnify an image without losing picture quality.

Video Recording

Minimum Lux Rating Lux is a measure of light intensity. A camera lux rating refers to the minimum amount of light that will produce pictures. The lower the number the better the picture the camcorder will produce in low light environments.

Recording Media

Image Stabilization There are two types of image stabilization: optical and digital. An optical stabilizer uses gyrometers to detect camera motion. The gyrometer signals are used to electrically position a movable lens assembly so that the image projected onto the CCDs stays centered. Digital stabilization pixel shifts the image frames to create a more stable video image, it also degrades the video quality somewhat.

Maximum Video Capture Resolution This identifies the different types of video capture resolution that the camcorder can generate.

Video Capture Format This identifies the different types of video capture format that the camcorder can generate.

General Features

Additional Features

Interface Connection

LCD Screen Size Digital camcorders have a miniature LCD monitor on the back to preview footage that you are shooting. You can also playback the footage later on the screen. LCD Screen Size is the length of that monitor measured diagonally.

Dimensions

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Weight

Warranty

Warranty Information

More Info

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General

Dimensions

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Additional Specifications

Memory Card Type Include

Progressive Scan

Interlaced Scan

Maximum Video Lines

Longest Shutter Speed

Shortest Shutter Speed

White Balance Modes

Frequency Band

Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)

Total Camcorder Resolution

Effective Video Resolution

Product Series

Viewfinder Type

Microphone Technology

Maximum Image Resolution

Maximum Frame Rate

Effective Image Resolution

Battery Include

Battery Rechargeable

Exposure Control

Power

Power Source

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Canon XH-A1s MiniDV HD Camcorder

Canon XH-A1s MiniDV HD Camcorder

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  • 4.2

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    $2,749.00 - $4,193.32

    Canon XH-A1s MiniDV HD Camcorder
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    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    2.8 in

    1 x 6-pin IEEE 1394|1 x Component Video Out|2 x 3-pin XLR|1 x RCA Composite Video Out|1 x BNC Video Out|1 x LANC|1 x Mini-phone Headphone|1 x Mini-phone Microphone|1 x DC Power In

    1920 x 1080

    Optical

    75.2

    20

     

    1/3"

    3

    CCD

     

    72 mm

    4.50 mm to 90 mm

    20 X

     

    0.3 lux

    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    Optical

    1920 x 1080

    DV

     

    N/A

    1 x 6-pin IEEE 1394|1 x Component Video Out|2 x 3-pin XLR|1 x RCA Composite Video Out|1 x BNC Video Out|1 x LANC|1 x Mini-phone Headphone|1 x Mini-phone Microphone|1 x DC Power In

    2.8 in

     

    7.60" Height x 6.40" Width x 15.50" Depth

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    4.70 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    7.60" Height x 6.40" Width x 15.50" Depth

    Manufacturer Link

     

    Secure Digital (SD) Card

    Yes

    Yes

    1080

    1/3 Second

    1/5000 Second

    N/A

    N/A

    32.50 mm to 650 mm

    5 Megapixel

    4.7 Megapixel

    XH

    Electronic

    Electret Condenser

    1920 x 1080

    30 fps

    4.7 Megapixel

    Yes

    Yes

    Manual Program AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority

     

    N/A

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    Sony HVR-V1U Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CMOS - DV

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  • 3.4

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    $2,729.00 - $4,151.48

    Sony HVR-V1U Digital Camcorder - 3.5" LCD - CMOS - DV
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    $3,299.95
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    Tape Media|DVCAM

    3.5 in

    1 x Audio/Video Out|1 x Component Video Out|1 x i.Link|2 x 3-pin XLR Audio In|1 x Headphone|1 x LANC|1 x HDMI|1 x USB|1 x DC Power In

    N/A

    N/A

    52.96

    20

     

    1/4"

    3

    CMOS

     

    62 mm

    N/A

    20 X

     

    4 lux

    Tape Media|DVCAM

    N/A

    N/A

    DV

     

    Built-in Speaker|Viewfinder

    1 x Audio/Video Out|1 x Component Video Out|1 x i.Link|2 x 3-pin XLR Audio In|1 x Headphone|1 x LANC|1 x HDMI|1 x USB|1 x DC Power In

    3.5 in

     

    N/A

    6 in

    6 in

    12 in

    3.31 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

     

    N/A

    N/A

    Yes

    1080

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Built-in Filters: 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND Gain Selection: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB Built-in Speaker

    N/A

    3.4 Megapixel

    N/A

    HVR

    Electronic

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Auto Manual

     

    InfoLithium|Rechargeable Battery

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    Panasonic AG-HVX200A DV HD Camcorder

    Panasonic AG-HVX200A DV HD Camcorder

     

  • 4.0

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    $2,949.00 - $2,999.00

    Panasonic AG-HVX200A DV HD Camcorder
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    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    3.5 in

    1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire|1 x Component Video Out|1 x 4-pin S-Video In/Out|1 x RCA Composite Video In/Out|2 x XLR Audio In|2 x RCA Audio In/Out|1 x Mini-phone Headphone|1 x USB|1 x DC Power In

    1920 x 1080

    Optical

    88

    13

     

    1/3"

    3

    CCD

     

    82 mm

    4.20 mm to 55 mm

    13 X

     

    3 lux

    Tape Media|Memory Card|MiniDV

    Optical

    1920 x 1080

    DV

     

    Built-in Speaker|Viewfinder

    1 x 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire|1 x Component Video Out|1 x 4-pin S-Video In/Out|1 x RCA Composite Video In/Out|2 x XLR Audio In|2 x RCA Audio In/Out|1 x Mini-phone Headphone|1 x USB|1 x DC Power In

    3.5 in

     

    7.10" Height x 6.70" Width x 15.20" Depth

    7.1 in

    6.7 in

    15.2 in

    5.50 lbs

     

    1 Year Limited Warranty

     

    Manufacturer Link

     

    N/A

    N/A

     

    P2 Card

    Yes

    Yes

    1080

    1/2 Second

    1/2000 Second

    Manual

    N/A

    30.30 mm to 394 mm

    N/A

    3.3 Megapixel

    P2HD

    Electronic

    N/A

    N/A

    60 fps

    N/A

    Yes

    Yes

    N/A

     

    DC Input|Lithium-Ion Battery

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