Flash Camcorders Definitions

Battery Life:

The length of time, measured in hours, that the camera can be used before charging.

Camcorder Depth:

Depth of the camcorder, measured in inches.

Camcorder Height:

Height of the camcorder, measured in inches.

Camcorder Weight:

Weight of the camcorder, measured in pounds.

Camcorder Width:

Width of the camcorder, measured in inches.

CCD Quantity:

The number of Charge Coupling Devices used for recording the image.

CCD Resolution:

The number of pixels on the Charge Coupling Devices will determine the camera’s resolution. Higher the pixels, sharper the image.

CCD Size:

The physical size of the Charge Coupling Device, measured in inches.

Digital Still Camera:

The camcorder’s ability to take still pictures.

Digital Zoom:

A type of zoom that enlarges the pixels to zoom, thus lowering picture quality.

Focal Length:

Measures how strongly a lens focuses light.

Hard Drive Size:

Size of the hard drive used for storing information, measured in Gigabytes.

Image Stabilization:

Technology used to keep compensate for shaking and jarring that happens when the camera is hand-held.

LCD Screen Size:

The physical size of the LCD display screen on the camcorder, measured in inches.

Low Lux rating:

The camcorder’s ability to record in low light situations.

Memory Type:

The place to insert additional media, such as Secure Digital cards.

Night Mode:

The camera’s ability to record in low to no light situations.

Recording Format:

Format used to record the images captured.

Still Camera Resolution:

The quality of still pictures made with the camcorder.

Warranty:

Period of time when the manufacturer will guarantee the camcorder against defect.

Optical Zoom:

The ability of the camera to zoom using the optics to maintain image quality.