Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Univ., Davis, CA, USA
Abstract :
The author explains from an engineering standpoint, how some of the camcorder components work. He discusses the solid-state image sensor, the photodetector, scanning, the shutter frame rate, optics, the recording mechanism, the viewfinder, special effects, and automatic features. Motion detection, discrimination, and compensation are also covered. Recommendations as to which features are most useful are made.<>
Keywords :
image processing; image sensors; photodetectors; video cameras; automatic features; camcorder components; motion compensation; motion detection; motion discrimination; optics; photodetector; recording mechanism; scanning; shutter frame rate; solid-state image sensor; special effects; viewfinder; Electron beams; Electron tubes; FETs; Focusing; Image converters; Image sensors; Mechanical sensors; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Solid state circuits; Video equipment;
