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2026-07-01 - Hitachi VM-E310A 8mm - Video Camera Recorder

  The Hitachi VM-E310A 8mm   - Video Camera Recorder is a handheld 8mm Video8 format analog camcorder originally released in the 1990s. It records standard-definition analog video onto standard 8mm tape cassettes. Key Features: Media Format: Uses standard Video8 (8mm) analog cassettes. Lens: Features a 16x optical zoom lens paired with a 24x digital zoom capability. Video Quality : Captures and displays in Standard Definition (SD). Display: Includes both a colour viewfinder and an articulating LCD screen Audio: Built-in monaural microphone Power Supply: Runs on rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, but can also run continuously using a compatible Hitachi AC Adapter/Charger plugged directly into the wall Analog Outputs : Outputs video and audio using composite RCA connections (typically yellow and white plugs).
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