Sarah’s Quick Guide to using a Digital Video Camera
Digital Video Cameras (DV Cams) come in lots of different styles, but essentially most are the same. This is a guide to a Sony Handicam. If you have a another type of camera, have a try with this guide – many of the features on your camera may well be very similar DV Cameras are small and compact devices that record images and sound on either a DV tape or a memory stick . Each camera has an inbuilt microphone, a hand strap to make holding the camera easier and a screen to see the what footage is being taken.
From the back you can see: The View finder- a more conventional way to view what the camera is recording, but this can sometimes be harder to use than the Viewing screen
Battery pack- all DV cameras have a battery source. Using a battery makes the camera more flexible and easier to use. You can charge the battery by plugging a camera into a mains socket or by putting the battery into a recharger. – you will need to eject the battery.- Battery Eject button To record with your camera, you will need to switch the mode button to ‘camera’ and then press the record button – this has a red spot on it
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