Wide Screen Camcorders
Do High Definintion camcorders (HV20) receive more picture in the shot than normal non-hd camcorders?
I have a normal Hitachi $140 camcorder, and when I look into the screen, it looks as if it’s not getting much of the picture. It looks like it’s zoomed in, even though it isn’t zoomed in and I’m pretty far back from the subject. I was wondering if these High Defininition camcorder’s get more of the picture in the shot?…a wider angle..?
YES! HD cameras always see more image data than SD cameras.
Camcorders are a combination of two major components: the camera (lens and image sensor) and the media recorder (VCR). Regardless of what format the media recorder is saving, the camera part always sees the world in 16:9 HD. In other words, the lens and image chip always see the world the same way no matter what quality or aspect ratio you save to the recording media.
If your SD camera can create a 16:9 aspect ratio, this is also misleading. The wider aspect ratio is achieved by cutting away the full 4:3 picture into a smaller video picture that is shaped 16:9. A few cameras do this by adding black bars to the top and bottom of the 4:3 frame. Regardless of the technique, the picture may look the same in shape, but much less image data is being seen by the audience – even less than at the full 4:3 setting.
Flip UltraHD U2120 High Definition Widescreen Camcorder – JR.com
|
|
Uniden UDW10003 Wireless Video Surveillance Portable Security System $135.00 The Uniden UDW10003 3.5 In. Wireless Security Surveillance System offers security and peace of mind with a portable monitor receiving a video camera. Included is a portable camera and a colored video display. The system comes with the Uniden Security Surveillance software allowing features including smart motion detection, record scheduler, and detection sensitivity so you can have detailed playba… |
|
|
Sylvania SY251 5-inch B/W Observation System $159.99 The Sylvania SY251 5-inch B/W Observation System provides convenience, versatility, and quality in a robust and complete system. This system allows you to view up to four camera locations sequentially in full-screen with its built-in four-channel switcher. The SY251 includes a camera that has built-in motion detection capabilities so you won’t miss any action. Featuring two-way audio, the Sylvania… |
|
|
Samsung SC-MX20 Shoot & Share memory camcorder w/34x Optical Zoom (Blue) $279.99 The MX20 makes it easy to capture everything you want to remember and some you might want to forget. It features an optimized recording mode for YouTube, a schneider lens with 34x optical zoom, image stabilization and face detection. You can also record up to 16 hours using a 32 GB memory card. The SAMSUNG SC-MX20 also features the longest battery life in its class, lasting up to three hours. 680… |
|
|
Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Orange) $149.99 The FVULT60MINB 60-Minute Flip Video Ultra Camcorder lets you capture the everyday moments that happen anywhere and share them with friends and family everywhere. It’s simple, portable, and amazingly affordable. Simple editing tools let you make custom-edited movie mixes with music Create and organize your personal video library 1.5 diagonal color anti-glare playback screen for instant view… |