Types of Camera Port Connections
- Digital video cameras feature several types of port connections.digital camera 6 image by Harvey Hudson from Fotolia.com
Digital cameras can capture pictures and video in extremely high quality and apply technology to reduce imperfections and automatically adjust the optical elements to produce the best image. Getting the file into a computer or video monitor for editing or exhibition relies on the camera's port connections, which use one or more standard cables to send data between devices. - Mini USB ports accept USB cables for connecting to a computer.usb 2 image by Bosko Martinovic from Fotolia.com
USB, or universal serial bus, ports are among the most common camera connections. They accept standard USB cables or the smaller Mini USB and Micro USB formats. These ports allow users to connect to a computer's USB input port using a USB cable. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 cables deliver high-speed connections, while the older USB 1.1 port accepts the same cable but slows down data delivery. - FireWire cables look like a larger version of the Mini USB cable.firewire image by MATTHIEU FABISIAK from Fotolia.com
FireWire ports resemble larger Mini USB ports but give camera users access to very high transfer speeds. FireWire transfers, also known as IEEE 1394, require a special cable and a computer equipped with a FireWire input port. These ports allow for transfers that are faster than USB 2.0 and useful for loading video files or large collections of digital photographs. - Audio ports on a computer or camera are small, nondescript holes.plug in image by Petro Feketa from Fotolia.com
Digital video cameras, and even some still cameras, capture audio. These cameras may have audio ports for attaching an external microphone. Audio ports are small, round holes and are fairly standard among devices, including smartphones, stereo speakers, computers and cameras. - 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. - 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.
- 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.