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4. Camcorders
Airborne Photographers should study this chapter if they have to take video using a
digital camcorder.
The Videography Information Technology (VIT) Specialist needs to know how to set
up and maintain camcorders in order to better understand what the camera can and
cannot do, and help train Airborne Photographer trainees on camcorder use and care.
Camcorders come in two basic types, analog or digital, either of which is fine for CAP
purposes. And like digital cameras, there is a large number of each type of
camcorder to choose from. For this review, we will cover the basics using the Canon
Optura20 as an example. Since camcorders have more features than digital
cameras, it is even more important that you read the User’s Manual.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Describe camcorder connections.
2. Discuss common media formats.
3. Describe how to connect a camcorder to the Aircraft Audio
System (Intercom). [VIT-P-003]
4. Connect a camcorder to a monitor and play the video for
review. [VIT-P-003]
5. Describe various methods of getting the video to the customer.
[VIT-P-003]
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