How to Buy a Camcorder

Using these guidelines will help you select exactly the right camcorder for the kind of videos you want to shoot.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Camcorders

1. Decide if you want your camera for family events or for quick-action events such as sports.
2. Borrow as many styles of camcorders from your friends as possible.
3. Be sure you have a chance to use both the standard viewfinder camera (where you put the camera up to your eye) and the small-screen display viewfinder (where you hold the camera at arm's length).
4. Shoot tape on each camera in your particular area of interest.
5. Look at all the tape from all the cameras when you are through, and take notes as you go.
6. Decide which kind of camera suits your needs best.
7. Go to the store and look at a few more. Become thoroughly informed about what styles are available.
8. Consider the available features for the cameras you're considering. For example, decide whether you want to add a date-time stamp or insert text into your videos. Be ready to pay more for these options.

Tips & Warnings

• Taking notes as you look over camcorders will help you remember what you liked about each one.
• Don't take your checkbook or credit card along when you visit the store the first time, and make sure you think about your purchase carefully.

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