Camcorders' digital shifts offer clues for A/V survival

Article Abstract:

The continuing success of camcorders could be dependent on two important developments, the digitalization of camcorders and the increase in the household use of computers. At present, camcorders are used by a small percentage of consumers because they are still considered expensive toys. Camcorder's usage of digital formats would mean they can be linked directly to computers and this could result in their use as business tools and not just a hobby. Manufacturers should study carefully these developments because they could increase the potential and growth of their camcorder business.

World

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Digital camcorders: as Asian markets evolve, popularity of digital camcorders expected to soar

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Digital camcorders are enjoying rapidly growing popularity as the variety of models, applications and media for the equipment expands and as their use extends into Asia. Manufacturers continue to seek ways of making their products smaller and more lightweight. They are also strengthening digital features and improving picture quality. As the number of digital camcorders on the market increases, a growing variety of recording media for these devices is appearing. Media for digital camcorders include digital videotape, hard disc drives and DVD-RAM discs.

Asia

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Camcorders revive A/V field, bring new prospects into focus

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Worldwide demand for consumer use home video camcorders is steadily growing. Camcorder manufacturers are racing to improve the convenience and functionality of their products while reducing prices as user sophistication increases. As a result, consumers faced with a wide variety of choices are carefully scrutinizing competing models before making a purchase. Camcorder sales have also helped to revive the audio-video industry.

United States

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