Handycam

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Handycam

Sony Handycam DCR-SX63
Overview
Maker	Sony
Type	Camcorder
Released	1985; 39 years ago (1985)
General
Video recording	Various formats; see § Models
Made in	Japan
Chronology
Predecessor	Betamovie

Handycam is a line of camcorders made by Sony and introduced in 1985.

Handycam was first used as the name of the first Video8 camcorder in 1985, replacing Sony's previous line of Betamax-based models of camcorders. The name was intended to emphasize the "handy" palm size nature of the camera, made possible by the then-new miniaturized tape format. This was in contrast to the larger, shoulder mounted cameras made before the creation of Video8, as well as competing smaller formats such as VHS-C.