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Record 1 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
  • Video Technology
DEF

A [early] portable set for the recording of video films, on the American market. Intorduced in 1965.

OBS

This relatively light half-inch video unit consisted of a camera and a portable black-and-white tape deck.

OBS

Although "Portapack" applies to the Sony camera as well as the videotape recorder, it is most often used in reference to the camera.

OBS

Portapack: A trademark of Sony.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
  • Vidéotechnique
DEF

Caméra portative légère utilisée autrefois sur le marché américain pour l'enregistrement de films vidéo.

OBS

Lancé en 1965, le Portapack enregistrant sur support magnétique d'un demi-pouce comprenait aussi un magnétoscope portatif.

OBS

Portapack : Marque de commerce de la société Sony.

Spanish

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