7 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Buying a Digital Camcorder

There's never been a better time to buy a digital videoreview.
camera. Prices are lower than ever, the camcorders- What do I want to use the camcorder for?
are packed with features, and editing software is- Will I be mostly using it indoors or outdoors?
cheap and easy to use.- Do I want to edit the footage I shoot?
Unfortunately, there's also never been a more- Do I want the camcorder to be a stills camera too?
confusing time to buy a digital video camera. There are- How important is the quality of the video I shoot?
so many different formats competing for your money,- Is audio quality important
it's almost impossible to know which one to go for.- Will I use a tripod with the camcorder?
Should you buy a Mini DV camcorder, or a DVDThe answers to these questions will influence which
camcorder? What about solid state (flash memory), ortype and model of camcorder you buy. For example, if
hard disk? And is now the time to bite the bullet andyou want to be able to edit your video footage on a
buy a high definition video camera?PC or Mac, you should choose a Mini DV camcorder.
Confusion reigns, and it's not helped by manufacturersAnd if you are likely to use a tripod, you should choose
releasing new models with improved features anda camcorder which loads its media from the side or
lower prices every few months.top, rather than one which loads from the bottom.
Thankfully, there are steps you can take to reduce theBy answering these questions and learning what the
confusion and give yourself a clear idea of which typejargon that manufacturers are so fond of means, you
of video camera is the best for you.can make sure that when you come to buy your
Below are seven questions you should ask yourselfcamcorder, its exactly what you want and not a costly
before you studio a single feature list or read a singlemistake.