All of the new VIXIA HF R-series camcorders offer a higher capacity battery, nearly doubling the recording length over previous models.

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Additionally, the TL34HD utilizes H.264 compression, a codec for high definition video that has become an industry standard and which yields three times the recording length than of MPEG4.

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Although many felt Betamax was the superior format, most cite the longer recording length of VHS tapes - three hours versus one - and the cheaper manufacturing costs for VHS machines as the main factors why VHS eventually won out.

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Suri estimates the group played 150 tour dates, in addition to recording their full-length debut album, Relax.

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Being able to set your shot up (at arm's length) and then just set it recording is just a gift.

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Speaking of range, you'll want to make sure you stay an arm's length or so away from the Tiki when recording for the best results.

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