Digital Video Camera

Since the invention of the electronic motion picture acquisition i.e. video cameras that were developed for the television industry, the motion pictures industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade. Digital Video Cameras are primarily applicable in two areas of usage. The first being a live broadcast mode transmits real time images directly to a screen immediately. Digital Video Cameras are used in live television production, security, military/tactical and industrial operations where surreptitious or remote viewing is required. Alternatively, the second mode allows recording images onto a storage device. Traditionally, videotapes are used, but lately optical disc media, hard disk and even compact flash memory have become mainstream mediums as well.

A digital video camera is an improvised version of the regular camera. The prime differentiation lies in the medium that holds the still pictures. The older technology used films, film rolls or analogue video tapes for storing images. The digitised version uses a CCD or CMOS image sensor for capturing moving images. Digital video cameras possess an edge over older analogue video cameras. A digital video camera’s recording is visible in real-time and is much brighter and highly detailed. Most professional video cameras feature lenses with larger diameters and the ability to attach swap and attached specialised lenses or even long range zoom lens. Numerous manufacturers like Sony and JVC manufacture Digital Video Cameras for beginners as well as professionals.