Digital cameras record images in a format that can handle any computer. We divide them into categories DV and HDV. Older and more widespread DV cameras are intended for undemanding users. Uploading image primarily in the ratio of 4:3 (later supports 16:9) and are based on the principle of television standards PAL and NTSC. DV cameras use to store videos MiniDV tapes, 8 cm DVD, hard drives or memory cards.
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HDV cameras are modern cameras that record images in high resolution HDTV format 16:9, yet they are fully compatible with the previous format. They use the same data stream and unlike DV cameras compress video and audio. Thanks to a higher level of compression can high-definition video stored on the same MiniDV tapes as models of DV. Of course, even in this category are used to record data other various media – DVD, Hard Drives and memory cards.
The basis of a good digital camera is a high resolution, multiple optical and digital zoom, ideally, image stabilization function and illumination - in case we were shooting in low-light conditions.
