subject: Digital Camcorder Shoots Fine Memories [print this page] Digital camcorders are one of the life's great companions. It shoots all precious moments and store all those unforgettable moments which a person wants to remember all through the life.
As far as home video is concerned, camcorders are used for capturing scenic beauty while away on tour, cover weddings of close ones, birthdays, festivals, graduation ceremonies, new born baby and growing-up, and numerous daily events which add beautiful meaning to life. Digital camcorders are used to video-capture all important moments of life.
Analog cameras are losing their faade due to their tape-based technology. Digital cameras are tapeless models, cost the same and offer greater convenience. A video captured on SD-card can be transferred to PC much faster than digital tape.
Consumer camcorders are loaded with basic video editing program, so that users create, edit and file their own videos, and even share the edited footage with friends and family online. Today camcorders are quite affordable, even to the wider-segment of the consumer market. They are available in a wide variety of form factors and functionality. It ranges from classic camcorder shape to small-flip cameras and digicams.
A camcorder's performance is based on three main factors:
Lens: The very first component in the light-path. It comprises of aperture to regulate exposure and control depth of field. Zoom-factor controls focal length and angle of view. Shutter-speed regulates exposure. Most digital camcorders control all these functions automatically. But these factors contribute to the camcorder's quality.
Imager: Converts the light into electric signal. Better imager results in better and finer picture capturing.
Recorder: writes video-signal onto a recording medium. Record function involves signal-processing steps. A camcorder should have a recorder-controlling section to allow user to control camcorder. User can switch the recorder into playback and image control section to view footage and control focus, exposure and white-balance.
Digital camcorders are user-friendly and create best images for the person recording images and events. These camcorders can also be used as gifting options amongst close family and friends. A camcorder should always be purchased keeping in view the latest technology and all possible features to make sure good quality photography and recording.
