HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Camcorders use internal hard disc, similar to which you find in your portable computer, to store video directly. This format is becoming increasingly popular due to high capacities on HDD's today. HDD camcorder range from 30Gb to 120Gb providing 4 hours to 15 hours of HD video recording and even more in a lower video quality format. HDD camcorders are very compact, easy to use and there is no need to buy or carry additional recording media.
- No need to carry any additional recording media so you will not have to worry about changing tapes halfway through filming. With hard drives you can shoot continuously for hours, depending on your battery of course!
- Capable of high quality VGA still photos
- Video and photos are stored in a format compatible with computers making it quick and easy to transfer files to your computer
- Firewire or USB connection to computer to download video and image files
- Basic on board video editing
- Recording limited to HDD capacity