-
Ampex companies introduced first “home” system but the camera weighed 100 lbs and cost $30,000. There was no sound and could only play at 3 minutes at a time.
-
Sony invented the first protable system the video Rover, it only flimed in black and white but people could carry it.
-
First “camcorder” was created, JVC and Sony were the first two companies to offer it.
-
500,000 camcorders sold
-
JVC and Sony began to miniaturize the camcorder.
-
Most popular in the form of a video camera.
-
In the furture the camcorder will be able to edit itself and won't need people to push the pause and record buttons to stop and start. Also, they'll be able to record sound and audio underwater.
