Self-timer of a digital camcorder is the main used to take a photo of group or scene
. In addition you can set the number of shots from 1 to 10 for each sequence. Digital camcorders are available in either the traditionally shaped (horizontal) models or in vertical models. Both are lightweight and easy to use, but vertical models can be smaller, even pocket-sized, and fit easily in your hand. Almost all digital camcorders include a digital zoom feature to complement the zoom range provided by the optical system, but digital zoom has a number of disadvantages.