Video cameras come in all shapes and sizes and record in different formats. If you are looking at purchasing a new video camcorder for yourself it is a good idea to compare a few of the attributes of the different cameras to make sure you not only are finding the best camera for your money but a video camcorder that can provide for all of your video recording needs.
Instructions
1. Check to see if the video camcorder is analog or digital. Although analog cameras are no longer sold at most electronic stores you can still find them at used equipment facilities. Although analog cameras are going to be cheaper, the quality degrades each time you transfer the content. So if you record the content from your camera to your computer, then onto a DVD, the video quality is not going to be that great.
2. Look at how the camera records. Some digital cameras record onto a hard drive while others use tapes, memory cards and mini-DVDs. Hard-drive cameras are good if you do not plan to shoot often, however if you do you can easily run out of hard-drive space.
3. Inspect to see how the camera connects to a computer. FireWire is the preferred method but some computers do not have a FireWire port, in which case USB or RCA cables are needed. It may be a good idea to purchase a camera with several different ways of connecting to a computer.
4. Decide on how large you want the video camcorder to be. Smaller camcorders are going to be best for portability, however the lenses are smaller which means the zoom is smaller. If you expect to use a zoom you should opt for a larger camera.
5. Determine how much you want to spend on the camera. This final comparison can possibly solve all of your questions when it comes to what camera to purchase.
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