Specifications
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Mini DV/HDV Run Time
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60 Minutes
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Tape Size
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Small Cassette
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Model
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AY-DVM60EJ
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Description
Panasonic 60 Minute Mini DV Tape: AY-DVM60EJ
- Consumer MiniDV DVC tape
- 60 minutes; 90 minutes in LP mode
- Also known as 60EJ, DVM60EJ, or DVC-60 tape
Mini DV: The Filmmaker's Choice
Mini DV is a type of camcorder that is very popular with semi-professionals who are looking to produce a quality piece of work. Mini DV also refers to a type of digital video recording technology, (known as DV) while the "mini" prefix indicates the system's much smaller size. Mini DV cassettes and camcorders are the choice of many newsgathering professionals as well as independent filmmakers who want a good quality camera but don't have the funds to buy more expensive equipment. The good news is that Mini DV camcorders offer high quality production, including a sharper picture, higher quality sound and more editing capabilities. Some of these editing options include intraframe compression and a standard interface, which allows for transfer to non-linear editing systems.
Other formats of digital video recording, such as hard drive or DVD, do not favor the editing process, not on a frame-by-frame basis. Modern MiniDV cameras also have image stabilizing options that protect against shaky pictures that are the mark of the amateur. Night lighting allows for better quality pictures even in bad lighting situations. The superior quality of video and audio that Mini DV tapes produces is free of the dropouts and hits that defined older technology. Mini DV camcorders boast numerous technical advantages over old recording technologies like Hi8 and VHS, as well as newer forms of technology like DVDs, flash memory, and even hard drives.
One of the most important features of Mini DV is that of cost-efficiency. The camera itself is moderately priced and the tapes are cheap. (Selling between $2-7, depending on recording time) The camera is smaller and so requires less effort to carry and to store. The fact that these camcorders use lithium-ion based batteries proves its energy-efficiency, as lithium-ion batteries provide longer life and increased energy saving.
Mini DV is the choice of the independent filmmaker and of aspiring video journalists. You don't need to apply for a loan just to purchase camera equipment-it's cheap, easy to use and yet technically sophisticated. You can produce a high quality production that looks professional, even while showcasing your own amateur mug. Time to apply some makeup!
- TOL Part #: VPC-AY-DVM60
- Manufacturer's Part #: AY-DVM60EJ
- Model: AY-DVM60EJ
- Product ID: 1780
