The evolution of camcorders

By kath.15

  • First "home" system

    First "home" system
    Ampex companies introduced first “home” system but the camera weighed 100 lbs and cost $30,000. There was no sound and could only play at 3 minutes at a time.

  • First portable system

    Sony invented the first protable system the video Rover, it only flimed in black and white but people could carry it.

  • First camcorder

    First camcorder
    First “camcorder” was created, JVC and Sony were the first two companies to offer it.

  • Miniaturizing the camcorder

    JVC and Sony began to miniaturize the camcorder.

  • Popular in form of video camera

    Most popular in the form of a video camera.