video camera

A camcorder is a camera that records videos. Many people used them to record special moments in the 1980s and 90s.

Nowadays, people often record videos with smartphones, but camcorders used to be very popular. They were frequently used at family events or on trips.

The camcorder revolutionized personal video recording. Its evolution from VHS to digital formats significantly changed video culture for everyday people.

While smartphones have largely replaced camcorders today, the resurgence of retro culture has brought renewed interest in the analog aesthetic of camcorder footage. Filters and effects that mimic the look of camcorder recordings are especially popular on social media.