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Digital Camcorder Shopping Tips Content provided by Pc World

Check out the LCD screen in daylight, if possible
Some screens will wash out in bright sunlight, and you'll want to make sure you can easily see what you're recording under any conditions. If you can't see the screen in bright daylight, try using the viewfinder: It can help get the job done without eating up a lot of battery power.

Look at the lens's optical zoom ratio instead of the digital zoom ratio
With a digital zoom, the camcorder is only enlarging the image in the viewfinder instead of really giving you a closer look. The optical zoom spec is more important--you'll want at least 10X optical zoom.

For longer recording times, buy an extra, higher-capacity battery
The battery that comes with most camcorders often lasts only an hour or so. For $50 to $100, you can buy a longer-lasting battery, so factor that into your cost if you think you'll need it. (Remember, however, that larger batteries add to the camera's weight.)

Front-mounted microphones get better results
Top-mounted microphones tend to capture the voice of the person using the camera, drowning out everything else.

Buy an external microphone for the best sound
Factor in an extra $50 to $100 for an external microphone if you want the best sound possible. Of course, make sure your camcorder has a place for you to plug it in.

Try out the camera's controls before you buy
Sometimes the smallest camcorders can be difficult to use, especially if you have large hands. A larger model may work better for you if it's more comfortable to handle.

Check out exposure controls
All camcorders offer a fully automatic mode, but some models have manual and semimanual exposure modes. For example, some models let you shoot at slower shutter speeds than others, or have aperture settings that allow in more light. Many also offer scene modes, which you might be familiar with from digital still cameras.

Low-light options let you shoot in dim settings
Many cameras offer an infrared light or a long shutter mode to help you capture images in darkness.

Look for wide-screen shooting
If you own an HDTV, you'll get a full picture (no black bars at the top and bottom) if you shoot with a wide-screen model.

Know your format
Most camcorders record onto mini-DVD discs or MiniDV tapes. Keep in mind that MiniDV is the most widely available format--a boon if you find yourself short on tape while on vacation. Mini-DVD discs are usually harder to find.

Here are a couple of our Digital Camcorders - feel free to pull the product links directly from Commission Junction, or check out our camcorder category on the site:

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