Features for your Digital Video Camcorder
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 a camcorder,
consider these features, depending on your price
range: Camcorder Lens quality
when you buy a digital 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 shooting that
family vacation video or taking video of your
brother’s wedding.
Video Pixels
Pixels are the number of dots that together comprise
a picture. The more pixels in a fixed image, the greater
the video 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, stashSpace
recommends that you purchase a digital camcorder that is able to
record audio using XLR balanced-type microphones for
such needs as
recording family interviews. With
new features on stashBox, 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 audio connector, sometimes
called a balanced audio connector.
Video Resolution
When looking at specification sheets to compare
digital camcorder features and pricing, some list lines of resolution,
others list the number of pixels (410,000 pixels). A good
way to gauge this is to think that more is better when
comparing video resolution between
digital camcorders.
Image Stabilization
This feature keeps video images stable while shooting
in an action situation such as a sporting event.
Depending on the camcorder model you choose, you will find either
an optical system or an electronic system.
Optical Image Stabilization is best and will
result in the highest quality digital video. With an
optical system, there is no loss of image quality and is
also effective in photo mode when shooting still
pictures.
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