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Video equipment grinds into Photokina

At Photokina, this year, the video sector was much more prominent than in previous years. As the organizers of the exhibition considered that Photokina will increase the rate of development and strengthening of its reputation in the video sector as well, and the positive indication of that is not just the participation of almost all major manufacturers in the video field, but also the products that were presented.

Camcorders are a new combination of a camera and a video recorder that includes all the functions of a camera and a playback unit. They are camcorders, available for VHS cassette devices commonly used in home video technology, and in much lighter and smaller models of two mini video cassettes. New, VHS-C and SH video It's true that camcorders are larger and heavier than movie cameras, but with the exception of the budget models, modern units provide all the major functions found in home video equipment, including playback by viewfinder or a TV set - and despite the heaviness of the batteries we find some models that saw their European debut in Photokina only, and they weigh a mere 1.5
Almost a kilogram with its precision-engineered optics
It is supported by the latest electronics. These electronics, in addition to the small weight and scale, made the price high, which prevents camcorders from entering the dumping products market.
It is not easy for you to choose the right device, and it is a choice that also depends on the desired application and on the equipment available to the user of the device originally. Anyone who has a home VHS recorder and prefers an accurate solution for complex technical work should turn to a number of manufacturers who produce camcorders. For VHS cassettes, it is completely normal.

As for the mini cassette for half-inch magnetic tape, it aims to exploit nearly one hundred million VHS records. It provides a playback period of 20 minutes (NTSC) or 30 minutes (PAL and SECAM) and can be played on any home VHS recorder if it is inserted into the same adapter. Measurements and mechanical and electrical functions as the original (VHS) cassette.
This, and in contrast to the (VHC-C) systems, comes the video system (8), where the tape does not display half an inch as is the case in (VHS), but only 8 scales. From here, the cassettes are almost not larger than the usual audio playback cassettes and include a An hour to two hour show that its makers consider the pinnacle of achievement in the video equipment sector, and even critics praise it for the wonderful quality of sound and picture, and although the importance is focused on using it while on the go, there are also recorders for intermittent use with tuners and timers for recording TV programs. Pre-programming is also possible if desired. Now, the producers of 8-Video devices are doing their best to provide attractive evaluation films. And they emphasize that “Video 8. Compatible with VHS, in fact, as long as its programs can be easily copied onto tapes to all other devices.
And Photokina persists in including plenty to offer people whose problem is simply that they can't decide on one or the other video equipment.

Here we review two video systems from (Minolta) as its first production in the first video market (KR - 8000E - AF).
The second ( CR 3000S - AF )
The latest from Minolta.
The (KR 8000E) is a camcorder with a smaller and lighter built-in recorder in an 8 mm video structure. The 8 mm structure is the latest development in the search for smaller video camcorders. Minolta has used this system to the best extent in the (KR-8000E). AF) to produce the extremely small and light-weight camcorder, and the use of the rotating erasing head (Flying), which achieves a smooth transition between scenes without disturbing sounds or color flashes, and this device has two speeds: Standard operation (SP) is used for normal daily recording, and long playback can be used ( LP) to double the recording period with a single cassette. We note here that the video cassette in question is only slightly larger than the audio cassette, yet it is still able to record for up to an hour and a half in (SP) playback, and up to 3 hours in (LP) playback.

The audio recording is also great in the 8mm system, and the same rotating heads that record the video image also record the audio signal. In addition to this, the device can record at light levels from 10 to 100,000 lux, and the color representation is also improved. The device does not need to be protected, but is ready to record as soon as it is connected to the power.

It is an automatic focus camcorder that works with a zoom lens from 11.5 to 69 mm f / 1.2. Six times the power of this focus depends on an effective infrared system that allows for accurate focus
Even in the dark, there is a dramatic macro capture system that allows working on subjects not more than one centimeter away from the front page of the lens. The focus and zoom can be done manually or automatically. In special lighting conditions, such as when there is backlighting, there is a dial that can be used for exposure compensation.

In addition to all this, there are many other advantages such as the white balance, which automatically or manually prevents color errors from occurring, and the presence of an automatic implicit calendar programmed until the year 2098 that remains operational even when the camera is turned off.

Three different power sources can be used to operate the - (KR 8000E AF) battery pack (8001 - BP) for one hour or (8002 - BP) for two hours after charging them, or normal AC with an adapter - (AC - 8000E) or a car battery With the BA-8000E adapter, the LR (8000E AF) can also be used as a home video recorder for recording from other sources or playing back previously recorded tapes, while the Minolta Movie CR (3000S AF) is a camcorder that uses advanced technology and the VHS-C system. It is smaller and lighter than traditional VHS camcorders, and even includes an implicit character generator for embedding, subtitles.

This camcorder works with a six-fold power zoom lens. It includes technology that gives bright, sharp images. The functions of the camera are all automatic, and it also works manually for more creativity. The CR-3000S (AF) can be used as a video recorder to record in other video sources or play back previously recorded tapes.

It is a device that uses VHS-C cassettes that are much smaller than standard VHS video tapes, which allows it to be much smaller and lighter than full-size VHS camcorders. The tapes recorded with (CR-3000S AF) remain
Compatible with standard VHS equipment, although smaller in size. It can also be played on standard VHS recorders using this adapter. The device has two speeds: (SP) standard playback, for a single cassette playback period of 20 minutes, and (EP) extended playback that gives 60 minutes.

We point out that to record addressing or other information with the video image being recorded, we find the (CR-3000S AF) and it has an implicit code generator that allows recording three lines of 18 characters each.
Each of them can be selected in 46 different letters or numbers, and these symbols can be kept in memory in order to retrieve them immediately when needed.

This device gives good resolution in weak light levels up to 16 lux, which allows those who use it for the first time to achieve good quality video movies with ease.

It is an easy-to-operate, fully automatic, semi-viewfinder camcorder that can be adjusted to different angles for easy viewing even while capturing subjects high or low, and for easy storage. The viewfinder folds out of the way when not in use.

As for the 8.5-51mm f / 1.2 zoom focus lens, it is also automatic or manual, which removes the apparent change (parallax) and allows focus even in the dark, and macro focus for subjects just a centimeter away. The sound is always good, and the power is also available from any source. Three: a packet of batteries and current (AC) with an adapter, and a car battery with a wire (BS - 25)⏹