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By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com Guide to Desktop Video

Camcorder Formats

Friday March 27, 2009

The glossary term for this week is camcorder. A camcorder is the physical camera that captures video content that can later be edited and distributed. Camcorders record different video formats, including DV, miniDV, DVD, and HD.

For more desktop video glossary terms go to Desktop Video Terms Glossary.

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April 2, 2009 at 4:34 pm
(1) mrmagoo144 says:

it would be nice if you explained the different formats, the pro and cons for each.

April 2, 2009 at 4:37 pm
(2) mrmagoo144 says:

can’t see very well you know. i’m sorry, clicked on the link above and it is full of information. thanks.

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