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Basically there are just two types of cameras: Analogue and Digital
Analogue: Signal is magnetically placed on tape for storage and playback. Types of analogue video cameras are: VHS, VHS “C”, Video 8, and Hi8
. Uses Composite and/or S Video cables to carry signal. Every time the signal travels to a new device it looses clarity. This is called a “generational loss” because each
generation of the video loose clarity. It’s kind of like making a photo copy of a photo copy. It’s just never as sharp as the original!
Digital: Signal is inputted on tape (Mini DV or 8mm) in pure digital format. Types of digital cameras are Mini DV and Digital 8
. Can use composite or S video to carry signals, but the preferred method is with “Firewire”. A Firewire cable carries both digital audio and video signals. There is NEVER any generational loss
with Firewire as the signal is pure digital.
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