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Types of Camera Port Connections

    USB Ports

    FireWire Ports

    Audio Ports

    Video Ports

    • Video ports feature red, yellow and white color codes.rca s-vid??o image by serge simo from Fotolia.com

      A/V ports, also known as RCA or component video ports, are common on high-end digital video cameras. They use a set of three color-coded holes for attaching a three-pronged cable (or a series of single-pronged cables). A/V ports use red and white ports for the two channels of audio, and a third yellow port for video. Some cameras also include an S-Video or HDMI video port for connecting directly to a television or video deck.

    30-Pin Port

    • The 30-pin port is a proprietary camera port exclusive to Apple. The 30-pin port, which also functions as a charger on Apple mobile devices, can transfer pictures and video to and from a device equipped with a camera. 30-pin ports connect to a computer using the USB port.

    Charging Ports

    • Each brand or style of camera has its own port for charging the device's batteries. Some devices use a USB or 30-pin port to charge the batteries, while others use a dedicated charging port with a special configuration specific to that brand or model. Cradles and docks are another option for charging and may include connections for the camera's data ports so that users can extract files and charge the device at the same time.

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