Digital Camcorder Media Types

!±8± Digital Camcorder Media Types

When buying an Hd camcorder, there are many details to look for. One of the most prominent ones is the media type it records the video to. There are 4 well know media types/storage for digital camcorders and Hd camcorders:

The former tape, miniDv for approved resolution and High Definition miniDv Hard drive storage. Flash memory Dvd (3.15″)
MiniDv Tape

Traditional media for those who like to archive tapes: This type of media offers great video quality but video transfer to a computer can be quite slow. This is a media type that will soon or later disappear.

Widely availability Easy use and storage

This type of media is the most widely used, it's recommended for anyone.

Hard Drive Storage

Hard drive based camcorders can narrative many hours of video without having to worry about changing the tape/card or dvd. It's fully reusable, once full, you will plainly purge the stored video and it ready to continue recording. On the downside, hard drive based camcorders are more sensitive to shock, since they have parts moving at high speeds.This types of cameras tend to be heavier than others.

Lot's of video storage No need to keep changing media Reusable

This type of media is more recommended for computer savvy users.

Flash Memory

With the drops in memory prices and their expanding warehouse size, without doubts, this is the media type of the future, which you can enjoy now. Currently, one can buy a 32Gb Sdhc memory card for less than 0, that's a lot of pace in a very compact card. Memory card based camcorders can be more compact and consume less power than the other types.

Cost effective Can be reused unlimited times Can be used in more compact designs Great for pictures

This type of media is more recommended for computer savvy users or for those willing to learn something new.

Dvd based camcorders

Dvd media is a great selection for those who don't want to waste time transferring or editing video. They tend to be high-priced and harder to find. Keep in mind that these 3″ discs only offer 1.4Gb of warehouse or colse to 30 minutes of video.

Easy to use Fast recording/viewing Compatible with Rw discs (rewritable)

This type of media is recommendable for any type of user.