As television became more popular in the 1950s, video cameras evolved rapidly. Early video cameras were large, bulky machines primarily used for television production. They still used analog technology, and most home video cameras were film-based, requiring users to develop film in a darkroom.
The next major leap came in the 1960s when color video cameras were introduced. These cameras could capture full-color images, a massive improvement over black-and-white film. The 1970s saw further advancements with the development of portable video cameras. These cameras used smaller film reels, making them more convenient for everyday use.
The late 20th century marked the transition from film-based technology to electronic video cameras. Video cassette recorders (VCRs) and video cameras began to use electronic components to record and display images. This allowed for more convenient, faster, and more reliable video recording, which would become the standard for the next several decades.
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