The compact size of these cards contributes to the design of much lighter and smaller camcorders, such as the EX1 and the EX3, while excellent reliability gives users more opportunity to shoot footage in the harshest of conditions, as there are no moving parts or VTR to speak of.

Re-usable P2 cards record the same way that digital still cameras record onto memory cards – they store the footage as pre-digitized computer files. Instead of recording the video as “video data,” they record the footage as computer data files. These files are instantly editable and can be transferred to other computer storage media directly, without the restrictions of needing proprietary video decks or having to wait for real-time transfers.