Handycam

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Sony Handycam DCR-SX63
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD705
Nightshot Plus switch of a DCR-HC40E

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

Sony Handycam HDR-CX220E
  • Video8
    Handycam (1985-1989) (These continued for sale into the 90s)
  • Hi8
    Handycam (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 Card
    Handycam (with or without internal flash memory)
  • 4K Handycam
Sony Handycam DCR-HC40E

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