DVCAM
AKA
DV
Era
1996–2010s
Analog/digital
digital
Format
Cassette
Developed by
Sony
(Max) Capacity
Small: 40 minutes
Large: 184 minutes
Size
Small: 6.5 × 4.8 × 1.2 cm
Large: 12.5 × 7.8 × 1.5 cm
Fun facts
- This format was Sony's response to Panasonic's DVCPRO, both of which target the professional instead of consumer video market
- Many high-end DVCAM players would convert unlocked audio to locked audio on playback
- This format has tracks that are 50% wider than standard DV, which increased robustness and reliability
