Types of video recording devices and formats (too many options?)

• Camcorders (or "video cameras")
• Digital still cameras (including some SLRs that can take video)
• Cell phones and smartphones
  

Recording formats vary: originally analog videotape (VHS, 8mm, Hi 8); now one or more digital formats--

• Flash memory
• Memory card (SD cards, Sony Memory Stick, etc.)
• DVD
• Hard disc drive
• Mini DV tape
  

Display/demo of some video recording devices

• Point-and-shoot digital camera
• Sony Hi 8 analog videotape camcorder (bought 1992)
  
• Sony Mini DV digital videotape camcorder (bought 2000)
  
• Canon flash memory/memory card high-definition camcorder (bought 2008)