Depending on how much you
want to spend on a digital video camcorder,
there are many options available to fit
your price range. When selecting your
camcorder, consider these features,
depending on your price range:
Lens
quality
when purchasing a
camcorder, the size of the lens
determines the degree of light and
image quality. The larger the lens,
the better both of these qualities
will be when going on that family
vacation or taking video of your
brother’s wedding.
Pixels
Pixels are the
number of dots that together
comprise a picture. The more pixels
in a fixed image, the greater the
resolution quality. High-quality
digital video camcorders offer as
much as 410,000 or more pixels per CCD.
Audio Options
To allow
for quality recording, HomeMovie.Com
recommends that you purchase a
camcorder that is able to record
audio using XLR balanced-type
microphones. With new features on
our Afiniti 3.0 player, audio plays
an important role in deciding which
model to purchase.
Microphone connector
You
should look for the option of
connecting an external microphone.
Most models have a standard
mini-jack connector for an external
microphone. Some high-end models
have a 3-pin XLR connector,
sometimes called a balanced audio
connector.
Resolution
When looking
at specification sheets to compare
features and pricing, some list
lines of resolution, other list the
number of pixels (410,000 pixels). A
good way to gauge this is to think
that more is better when comparing
resolution between camcorders.
Image Stabilization
This
feature keeps video images stable
while shooting in an action
situation such as a sporting event.
Depending on the model you choose,
you will find either an optical
system or an electronic system. An
optical system is best and the
highest quality method. With an
optical system, there is no loss of
image quality and is also effective
in photo mode when shooting still
pictures.
