Handycam
Brand name used by Sony for its camcorder lineup / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Handycam is a line of camcorders made by Sony and introduced in 1985.
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Maker | Sony |
Type | Camcorder |
Released | 1985; 39 years ago (1985) |
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Video recording | Various formats; see § Models |
Made in | Japan |
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Predecessor | Betamovie |
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Handycam was first used as the name of the first Video8 camcorder in 1985, replacing Sony's previous line of Betamax-based models of camcorders. The name was intended to emphasize the "handy" palm size nature of the camera, made possible by the then-new miniaturized tape format. This was in contrast to the larger, shoulder mounted cameras made before the creation of Video8, as well as competing smaller formats such as VHS-C.