HANDYCAM Which Format Should I Choose?
Handycam offers excellent versatility for various applications. The following is a good rule of thumb for
which format suits what application and user.
High Definition
For those seeking the best possible picture
quality available in consumer camcorders.
Sony HDV Handycams record High Definition in
1080i onto MiniDV Tape which is an affordable
archival media while offering wide compatibility
with video editing software.
For those who want to record High Definition
onto HDD or DVD media with random chapter
access Sony's new AVCHD Handycams deliver
unprecedented 1080i picture quality using
the new H.264 Codec.
Media format MiniDV tape, HDD or DVD
HANDYCAM DVD Benefits
Instant Review
With DVD Handycam you can play back your footage on your DVD player
without having to transfer your video to a computer first! Every time you start
your recording a chapter is created on your DVD. This makes it easy to play
back your memories as you can instantly see and access your desired shots.
Your chapters appear as visual thumbnails both in your camera and on your
DVD player*. So, like a Hollywood DVD, you can easily navigate through the
chapters for simple playback.
Easy Editing
No computer required. If you like to edit your home video recordings, you can
do this directly in the camera with DVD Handycam using –RW media in VR
mode. You can delete unwanted footage, divide shots and create a 'favourites'
playlist where you can arrange the order of the chapters. However, if you
prefer to edit on your computer, the choice is yours!
Share your special moments
DVD Handycam discs will play back in most DVD players and computer
drives. Share your DVDs with friends and family instantly without having to
spend countless hours transferring and editing your footage.
*When disc is finalised (DVD-RW in video mode only).
Digital Versatile Disc
For those seeking the ultimate in convenience
and compatibility – instant DVDs without the
need for a computer or editing.
DVD Handycam can produce a finished DVD
straight from the Handycam, complete with
chapters, however editing can also be done in
camera or on the PC if desired.
Media format Mini DVD disc (8cm)
Sony offers Multi Format Recording on
DVD-R/-RW/+RW for all DVD Handycam.
HDD
For those seeking longer recording times and
fast transferring to computer for editing or
burning to DVD.
The HDD format offers huge recording times and
the ability for high speed transfers of your footage
to a computer.
Media format Hard Disc Drive built-in
MiniDV
For those seeking to edit their movies on
a computer.
Most consumer editing applications are built
around the MiniDV format. This allows for full
flexibility if the user expects to be editing on
a computer.
Media format MiniDV tape
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