Which Video Media?
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The Difference between Media and Format

This is the most common area of confusion. The term "format" typically refers to the compression the camcorder uses. These result is various file types that can be read by your computer. "Media" refers to the physical medium onto which video is stored. Some camcorders have multiple media, but it's rare that a camcorder has more than one format. These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, only adding to the confusion. Here's the basics of what you need to know:

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