| Well, when you think of a camcorder, you | | | | |
| probably envision those little hand-held mini | | | | Thank goodness for the innovative technology |
| dv camcorders that fit into the palm of your | | | | in the years to come! Without it, we would |
| hand, right? Like all things, the camcorder | | | | not be able to shoot little Billy's t-ball |
| had it's own starting point, too. In the "old | | | | game or Suzie's High School Graduation |
| days", the camcorder was very big and bulky. | | | | ceremony! Eventually, the technology let the |
| It was originally designed to be used to help | | | | electronic giants of the world create a much |
| capture news on the run. Today, they can be | | | | smaller, compact design that could combine |
| found in mini form and are even able to be | | | | both the camera and recorder; and the |
| recorded on many different media formats. The | | | | camcorder was born! In the early 1980's, Sony |
| prices can vary, but thank your lucky stars | | | | brought us the first camcorder. Kodak quickly |
| that they have evolved; if they hadn't, we'd | | | | followed suit and the rest is history! |
| still be lugging around those heavy vhs-beta | | | | |
| recorders from the days of yesterday! | | | | Today, the camcorder is made by many leading |
| | | | electronic manufacturers and is found in many |
| To really appreciate the camcorders of today, | | | | homes all across the world. They can be large |
| we must look at the camcorder of days gone | | | | or mini in size. They can record on many |
| by. When you look up camcorder in the | | | | media formats, including vhs tape, 8mm, dvd-r |
| encyclopedia, you encounter a long, rambling | | | | and dvd-rams! They can offer many features, |
| description. Basically, it says that a | | | | including optical and digital zoom lenses, |
| camcorder is a "portable electronic device | | | | built in microphones, still shot capability, |
| (usually digital camera) for recording video | | | | web cam capability, image stabilizer, |
| images and audio onto a storage device. It | | | | rechargeable lithium battery, in camera menu, |
| contains both a camera and a recorder in one | | | | in-camera editing and warranty. There are a |
| unit." In the recording days preceding the | | | | ton of accessories you can find for the |
| camcorder, the camera and recorder would be | | | | camcorders, including: tripod, extra battery, |
| separate in technology. | | | | USB and A/V cables, AC power adapter, |
| | | | shoulder strap, carry case, battery charger |
| The camcorder was actually designed for the | | | | and editing software. |
| advancement of broadcasting television | | | | |
| images. Can you image the world today without | | | | Many of the newer models of camcorders are |
| our awesome news overages that we depend on? | | | | more than just typical camcorders, too! Some |
| How would we know of the upcoming disasters | | | | of them actually double as a digital camera, |
| or the destruction a world away, without the | | | | too! Just image how easy and convenient it |
| images that can be transported in seconds? | | | | would be if you could carry one machine |
| Unlike today, the cameras of yesterday in | | | | around to capture all of those special |
| broadcast centers were very big and were | | | | moments, instead of two! Whether you are |
| mounted on a specially designed trolley for | | | | buying a camcorder for yourself or for a |
| transportation. They were wired to remote | | | | gift, there are many models to choose from. |
| recorders located in separate rooms. Talk | | | | Of course, the prices will vary, depending on |
| about inconvenience!! | | | | features, size and the manufacturer. |