VHS & VHS/C

Abbreviation for video home system, a VCR format pioneered by JVC. VHS/C and full size VHS record at a slightly lower resolution than 8MM. Their appeal, or course, is the convenience of easy playback. The large VHS camcorders are almost a thing of the past at this point. There are still a few models available, but their substantial size and weight make them a difficult sell against smaller camcorders. VHS/C compact models, on the other hand, remain a popular choice, offering many of the same key features as 8MM camcorders, at an equally affordable price.