Handycam
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Handycam is a
Video8 camcorder, replacing Sony's previous line of Betamax-based models, and the name was intended to emphasize the "handy" palm size nature of the camera, made possible by the new miniaturized tape format. This was in marked contrast to the larger, shoulder mounted cameras available before the creation of Video8, and competing smaller formats such as VHS-C
.
Formats
Sony has continued to produce Handycams MiniDV and MiniDVD, using the same basic format to record digital video. The Handycam label continues to be applied as recording formats evolve.
Functionality
Night vision
Select flagship Sony HandyCam models feature infrared night-vision often called as Nightshot Plus, dubbed NightShot which utilizes an infrared light-emitting diode and an infrared filter that is mechanically attached, and detached to the sensor in order to enable the camcorder to record video footage in complete darkness ("Nightshot 0 lux").[2]
The NightShot feature is popular with paranormal investigators on the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures.[citation needed]
Meta data
meta data track on the tape.[3]
Models
- Video8Handycam (1985-1989) (These continued for sale into the 90s)
- Hi8Handycam (1989-2007)
- Digital8 Handycam (1999-2007)
- DV Handycam (1995-)
- HDV Handycam
- DVD-Handycam
- HDD Handycam
- Memory Stick Handycam (using Memory Stick Pro Duo. Up to 16GB)
- SD CardHandycam (with or without internal flash memory)
- 4K Handycam
See also
External links
- Handycam website of Sony Middle East and Africa
- Handycam Camcorder page of Sony Singapore
- http://www.sony-asia.com/microsite/handycam/ Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine