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different to any of the existing formats in that it records an MPEG2 file, with a
maximum recording time of 60 minutes.
MicroMV tapes are more expensive than DV, and the MPEG-2 video
produced by MicroMV camcorders is not compatible with many video editing
software applications.
4.2.6 3” DVD
Some camcorders use 3-inch Mini DVD-R and DVD-RAM discs instead of
digital videotape. While the prospect of being able to record video and then play it
directly from a DVD player is appealing, this format has a couple of drawbacks.
DVD-R discs must be specially formatted by the camcorder before they can be
played back on a DVD player, after which they are locked and no more
information can be stored on them. DVD-RAM discs can be reused, but they are
expensive and their format makes them incompatible with some home DVD
players.
4.2.7 Microdrive
Some camcorders have built-in hard drives that allow recording standard or
high definition videos. However, they are not as durable as solid state media and
require a separate hard drive or DVD burner to store (archive) video.
4.2.8 SSD
Solid state drives are the alternative to hard drives, and function a lot like
flash memory. However, they have lower capacity than hard drives.
4.2.9 HD
The newest medium, with typical growing pains. High Definition gives a
substantial improvement in video quality due to higher resolution, broader color
space and advanced compression algorithms. Currently several competing media
types.
4.3 Taking Movies with a Digital Camera
Most digital cameras come with some sort of movie mode that allows you to
record a short video that can be played back on the camera, a monitor or a PC.
Most cameras set a fixed limit on how long you can record video (e.g., 15 or
60 seconds), while others are only limited by the amount of memory on your
media card.
Depending on the camera, the movie will either be recorded in the MPG, AVI
(also known as “Video for Windows”) or MOV (QuickTime) format. Even though
you can usually choose the resolution, even the biggest movie will still be fairly
small on the monitor.
Additionally, not all cameras have a microphone, so you may not be able to
capture sound with your video.