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Sony Handicam .. a small 8 mm device that works wonders

Building on an industry passion for shrinking half-inch and 8mm camcorders down to an easy-to-handle size, Sony has successfully shrunk 8mm video camcorders to standard 1/2-inch (VHS) cassette size, and so the Sony CCD-MB U is The smallest and lightest camcorder ever made.
However, miniaturization is not merely a good addition if the production is easy to operate and gives good quality results. And the use of the Sony Handicam is as easy as using any camera, point-and-shoot, and it is only slightly larger than a 35 mm SLR camera, which is so good that the 8 mm may become just another structure.
With the Sony Handicam we get a Mu CCD camcorder, an 8 EV-C video playback platform, two AC adapters, a battery, a battery charger and a small bag that accommodates all of this. As well as all the wires, connectors and adapters needed to connect with the (TV), with one 8 mm video cassette, which is thicker than the standard 1/4 inch audio cassette by only a few millimeters.

Camcorder (CCD - M8u):

There is a similarity between a Sony camcorder and the old Super 8 cinema camera, but the similarity is only aesthetic. The camera is electronic in every sense of the word. The Handicam uses a powerful charge-coupled device (CCD) imaging chip (2/3 inch). These CCD chips are characterized by multiple advantages over traditional tubes for image capture. images and get rid of the burning that affects images when using traditional tubes, this (CCD) is an improved version that gives 250,000 pixels for the resolution of a horizontal image with 300 lines.

With this imaging enhancement machine, you find a recording device that uses precision recording heads and high-density metallic particle strips to achieve dramatically improved image quality.
The camera is designed to be held with the right palm, and behind the handle, which can be removed, there is a large notch for the thumb, next to which is the start/stop recording button. This playback button is large and does not operate easily, as it requires a good amount of pressure to press this button, which means without There is no doubt that an emergency recording is not intended. A light touch of the record button puts the camera into a state of readiness, making all the devices on alert and preparing the tape and recorder, then a firmer press of this record button comes to start recording.

We return to the grab, and we find that it can be adjusted by means of a Velcro-coated collar on one side of it. This collar should be adjusted to fit the palm comfortably. At the same time, there is sufficient room for the thumb to operate the record button.

We reach the lens, the handicam, and we find it. The sonicator, 15mm f/1.6, is housed in a rectangular lens compartment. A sliding door protects the lens when the camera is not in use. It also shuts off all power when closed. The lens itself will not accommodate accessory filters or other connections. Either controls The orbital focus is on the left side of the camera, next to the auto white balance selectors. The viewfinder does not contain a reference to the focus location used, so the locations must be saved in memory, to change the focus while the camera is on the eye.
However, we have previously indicated that there is a lot of overlap between the focus sites, which means that the need does not require many changes. The viewfinder relies on four lights indicating the color balance - daylight sites or tungsten. readiness mode, bar movement, low light warning, low battery warning, moisture condensation in the camcorder unit, and once we get used to the unit and the product manual, we are able to set all
Functions except for focusing in the viewfinder.

The camcorder can be operated at light levels that fall to 20 lux - a note equal to approximately 100 lux, with moderate room lighting with two 30-watt light bulbs. The recording under the light of the room is not good at night, as many details disappear, and the color quality is weak. Recording with room light during the day is a different matter. The image quality is much better, and the silhouette details are of amazing quality. Naturally, the best quality tapes will be made under bright light outside, but this is achieved with all camcorders.
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There is no adjuster for exposure or “override” in the “handicam”, as the exposure is expected automatically.

energy resources :
The "Handicam" can be operated with (AC) power or a rechargeable battery. A fully charged battery will provide approximately 80 minutes of continuous operation. As for the (AC) canister, which is in the same shape as the battery, it is inserted into the battery compartment for continuous (AC) operation.

Display stand (EV - C 8 U):
The viewing platform is a separate unit from the camera
The Handicam. It is a platform that can be operated by the battery - the same battery that is used for the camera - for viewing on the ground.
Or it can be operated with (AC) power with the use of (AC) enclosure. There is also an optional DC tool to operate the platform through the car's cigarette lighter.
We point out here that the "Handicam" playback platform can be used to display 8 mm cassettes or to watch regular (TV). If it is connected to a TV set with a separate tuner or other ver, the platform can be used to record broadcast programs. It is worth noting that all connections to the optical platform are made through a removable 24-pin multi-junction device (RFU), and all the wires that we will need come with the unit. Note that 8 mm tapes can be transferred to 1/2 inch (VHS) or (Beta) tapes, or materials in VHS or (Beta) tapes can be transferred to 8 mm tapes.
The platform has a release switch that helps reduce signal loss during tape-to-tape transfer. Rather, when using the memory and cursor functions in the platform, we can even insert materials to add to a previously selected spot from the existing tape.