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| Video began becoming popular in the 1980s as the price of Video Camcorders dropped significantly. The lower cost meant the average consumer could afford to participate in the video revolution. |
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| Analog recording is used for VHS tapes. These are the tapes used in modern VCRs that are in most homes, as well as the large Video Recorders. |
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| Modern camcorders use a form of tape called 8MM or HI-8MM. Theses tapes are smaller, able to record a higher quality of image, and are also more expensive. |
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| While they are less expensive, VHS tapes do not match the quality of Hi-8MM tapes. Also, Hi-8 cameras are smaller and more manageable. |
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| Around 1998, digital video cameras dropped into the price range of the consumer. These cameras were able to provide a sharper image and more clarity than any conventional tape, through the use of digital recording. |
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