CamcorderInfo has conducted a lengthy and in-depth interview with two Sony staffers, Harry Haruna (Manager of Camcorder Product Planning for Sony USA) and Kevin Brinkman (Product Information Manager for Sony Camcorders) regarding the differences between CCD and CMOS technology. Sony has recently unleashed their second generation CMOS design, the ClearVID chip, and there's a wealth of beneficial information about the strengths and weaknesses, and differences and similarities between CCDs and CMOS sensors in general. 'Tis true that CMOS chips are gradually creeping their way into camcorders with greater frequency, and this article should help to explain why. Worth knowing about.CCD vs. CMOS
CamcorderInfo has conducted a lengthy and in-depth interview with two Sony staffers, Harry Haruna (Manager of Camcorder Product Planning for Sony USA) and Kevin Brinkman (Product Information Manager for Sony Camcorders) regarding the differences between CCD and CMOS technology. Sony has recently unleashed their second generation CMOS design, the ClearVID chip, and there's a wealth of beneficial information about the strengths and weaknesses, and differences and similarities between CCDs and CMOS sensors in general. 'Tis true that CMOS chips are gradually creeping their way into camcorders with greater frequency, and this article should help to explain why. Worth knowing about.
