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prefer. There are three main formats of tape for
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played back through the camera or VI IS VCR. © VHS-C is the same size tape as VI IS hut put into a
very few home 8mm VC Its about, so tapes are usually played back in the camcorder and watched on TV. There are other formats of tape, such as Super VMS and Hi 8, which offer superb picture and sound (jnality,
but are usually more expensive. Nearly all camcorders have an auto focus system
using light or infra-red beams to adjust focus automati cally as you shoot.
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Most camcorders also have a zoom lens which allows
subject appears larger or smaller as the shot proceeds. Many models also have a micro setting for filming
details and close-ups of small subjects. All camcorders have built in microphones and record
the sound at the same time as the picture. In most camcorders, a black and white viewfinder is
fitted, hut in some this can he colour. What you see in the viewfinder is what you are
recording. Warning signals in the viewfinder indicate problems with exposure, focus, battery condition, tape remaining, etc. There are many other functions on camcorders too
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C a m c o r d e r s take certain precautions to protect it from damage and
possible breakdown. Some useful hints are: © Shield the equipment from dust, sand, rain and
salt spray. © Never leave video gear exposed in a vehicle. Not
only does this encourage theft, lull on a hot (lay it can lead to electrical failure or distortion of plastic casing. 9 Never point the camcorder directly into the sun,
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