Video Cameras
Moving memories
Capture your memories on an SD or HD digital video camera
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Solid State: Compact size with added reliability, due to the absence of moving parts. Requires regular connection to a PC for archiving to DVD.
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High Definition Cameras (HD): HD images contain four times the information of standard definition (SD) images, offering greater detail and clarity.
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD): Record to an internal hard drive. More storage capacity than other digital video cameras delivers longer recording times.
Key Camera Choices
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Image quality
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Features to look for
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Playing your videos
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Standard Definition (SD) records up to 576 (horizontal lines)
- SD needs less storage space
High Definition (HD) records at a resolution of 1080 (horizontal lines)
- Superior picture quality and clarity
- Perfect for viewing on an HD TV
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- Hybrid cameras: Use both internal memory and memory cards.
- Image stabilisation: Counteracts camera shake for clearer footage.
- Optical zoom: Superior to digital zoom because it enlarges without pixellation.
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- FireWire: High-speed connection for transfer to computers and storage drives.
- USB 2.0: Most common transfer cable for computers and drives – slower than FireWire.
- HDMI: Watch your videos on an HD digital TV or computer monitor.
