7 Questions You Must keep in mind Before Buying a Digital Camcorder

It's never been a better time to buy a digital video camera. Prices are lower than ever, camcorders are packed with features, and editing software is cheap and easy to use.

Alas, there's never been a murkier time to take the plunge and purchase your first digital video camera. There are so many disparate formats vying for your pound, it's all but impossible to know which way to lean. Mini DV, perhaps? Or DVD camcorders? Solid state or flash memory? And have we finally reached the stage of the game where now, now is the right moment to take the leap with a high definition video camera?

Confusion reigns and does not help that each and every few months producers let out new models to replace the old ones with advanced features and lower prices.

 Thankfully, there are steps that can be taken to bring in a reduction of confusion. Therefore, it will come clearly which type of video camera is best for one to use.

Below, are seven questions you might ask yourself before you hit studio a single feature list or read a single review :.

• What am I using the camcorder for?

• Will I be shooting indoors or outdoors?

• Do I want to edit the footage I shoot?

• Do I want the camcorder to be a stills camera too?

• How important is the quality of the video I shoot?

• Is audio quality important

• Will I use a tripod with the camcorder?

The answers to these questions will determine which type and model of camcorder you buy. For instance, if you want to be able to edit your video footage on a PC or Mac, you should choose a Mini DV camcorder. And if you are likely to use a tripod, you should choose a camcorder which loads its media from the side or top, rather than one which loads from the bottom.

By answering these questions and learning what the jargon that manufacturers are so fond of means, you can make sure that when you come to buy your camcorder, its exactly what you want and not a costly mistake.