[MacDV] Camcorder resolution

[Jim Asherman]

On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at 05:24  PM, macnews wrote:

> I am confused about cameras that claim a megapixel size.  I get the 
> impression that it is only referring to still picture capability and 
> not video.  Am I incorrect in making this assumption?  Thanks.
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They refer to the number of pixels on the imaging CCD.
It is directly related to the perceived resolution of the video.
THE VIDEO SIZE HOWEVER is still 720x480 or there abouts.
so the picture isn't bigger but it's sharper.
jim