Standard Analog Video Formats

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Standard Analog Video Formats

The following table describes the standard video formats used by analog imaging cameras. These formats vary in image size, color availability, and frame rate. Most analog cameras adhere to one of these four formats.

Format Country Frames per Second Color Image Size
RS-170 USA, Japan 30 No 640 × 480
NTSC USA, Japan 30 Yes 640 × 480
CCIR Europe 25 No 768 × 576
PAL Europe 25 Yes 768 × 576