How to Compare Digital Camcorder Prices

Digital camcorders capture images and events in a digital format, allowing the moviemaker greater control over editing and playback. Many factors play into the price of a digital camcorder, and understanding the features of the various models will help you make a wise purchase.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on the type of recording for which you'll be using the camcorder. Everyday uses, such as family celebrations and sporting events, don't typically call for the highest priced and most technically advanced models.

2. Weigh the difference between camcorder system feature sets. Many camcorders offer one-touch DVD recording or the choice to switch from high definition image acquisition to standard. This feature allows the user to make DVDs that will play in standard DVD players.

3. Make an educated decision when it comes to feature hype. Some digital camcorders offer the ability to record in high definition either on hard drive or digital videotape. However, most DVD players in use today can't make use of the new high definition Blue Ray DVD format. This feature is rarely used, yet highly marketed.

4. Compare apples to apples when comparing digital camcorders. Be sure the models compared have similar features for a more accurate comparison. Many models look similar to one another so pay close attention to recording format, battery life and types of imaging sensors with in the digital camcorder.

5. Consider what media the digital camcorder uses when comparing models. The newer generation digital camcorders are making use of hard drive recording, whereas others retain the miniDV tape or direct to DVD recording features.

Tips & Warnings

• Go to the digital camcorder's manufacturer's Web site and pore over the camcorder's specifications. Each model will have a list of all its specifications (also called a "white sheet"). This is the best info for comparing models.
• View the output of digital camcorders when comparing them. Nothing beats the eye test, so review some of the footage for each model before buying.

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