Hard Drive Camcorders Definitions

Analog to Digital Conversion:

The ability to convert analog signals to digital through the camcorder.

Aperture:

Size of the hole through which light passes.

Battery Life:

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

Built-In Flash:

The camcorder’s ability to flash light for taking still pictures.

Built-In Light:

A spotlight used to illuminate low light situations.

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 Zoom:

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

Display type:

Device used to display the images being recorded. This is usually an LCD screen.

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 Stabilizer:

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.

Max Operating Temp:

The maximum temperature at which the camcorder will function normally.

Max Shutter Speed:

Maximum rate at which the shutter can open and close.

Memory Card Slot:

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

Min Operating Temp:

The lowest temperature that is safe for the camcorder, measured in degrees Fahrenheit.

Night Mode:

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

Optical Zoom:

Method of using the camera’s optics to zoom. This preserves image quality.

Still Camera:

The ability to take still pictures in addition to recording video.

Warranty:

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

Widescreen Mode:

The camcorder’s ability to record in widescreen mode, usually 16:9 ratio.

Still Resolution:

Resolution of the still pictures taken by the camcorder.