CameraThere are several different types of cameras: analogue cameras, digital cameras and webcams. Of course there are also differences in terms of their ease-of-use and appropriateness. |
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Analogue camera Traditional cameras use Hi-8 tapes and record everything in an analogue format. If you have such a camera, you will need additional equipment to convert the analogue material to a digital format in order for the computer to understand and process the material you record. |
Digital camera Almost all cameras sold today are digital cameras. The difference with an analogue camera is that a digital camera converts the recorded image directly into digital signals which can then be edited easily with your computer. |
Webcam A webcam is only suitable for certain purposes, such as filming sedentary people or people giving a lecture. The disadvantages of a webcam are of course its inflexibility due to its connection to the computer and the fact that the quality of the images from a webcam is not high. |