DVCAM - technical definition

Sony's version of the DV (Digital Video) tape technology. DVCAM improves quality by increasing the tape speed from 18.8mm/sec to 28.2mm/sec. It also increases track width from 10 to 15 microns for added reliability. DVCAM uses the same metal evaporated tape as does DV, and DVCAM cassettes can be played in DVCAM, DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 tape decks. DVCAM VTRs can play and record DV cassettes.