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A relevant question for the beginner, or hobby video enthusiast and photographer.

Let me explain
Camcorder and digital cameras are purpose built, one for video and the other for photos. Over the last 10years or so, most camcorders have had limited photo capabilities and most digital cameras a limited video feature. The photo quality of camcorders hasn’t really evolved that much in the last years. However, since more and more the tape, disc and hard drive has disappeared and the flash memory seemed to become the standard recording media for low-, and mid end camcorders, an interesting phenomena is occurring with digital cameras.
The video capability of digital point and shot cameras as well as SLR cameras has improved big time! Full HD and stereo sound are common amongst the later mid range models of most brands. To make matters worse, more of these cameras appear in a camcorder shape for inflated prices.

Are you confused?
The best way to make the right decisions is to become self educated! Don’t fall for clever brochures and misleading advertising. Often the hype is about a feature, which can easily be updated and improved with the successor model. This certainly is done in a more frequent way you want to know about, which leaves you with an outdated model after only a couple of month.

Price comparison
In my opinion, this is the worse part. Just consider the choice of hundreds if not thousands current models which are replaced on a regular basis. It starts with custom built models for different markets around the world. I wouldn’t be surprised, if large retailers have their own cameras manufactured. Considering an earlier point I made about new model releases at an ever increasing rate, we have end up with a flood of different cameras and camcorders, where price comparison and availability of certain cameras is almost impossible. Certain camera models are just not available at the different retailers.

More questions you should ask yourself before the purchase
Here are more questions you should ask yourself, but often cannot be answered without the right expertise.
• How important is it really to have equipment with the best specifications?
• Is my camera outdated in a year or less?
• What is a good brand and model?
• How do I go about archiving my video footage?
• How do I watch/playback old media?

Who is educating you?
I’m not saying that we can always find the right solution to your camera issues, but you should consider the advice from an electronic technician, author and lecturer who has repaired thousands cameras of most brands and models. Let’s face it:
• What do brochures and booklets of certain manufactures have in mind?
• Some articles and test reports are sponsored by…
• Who educates and sponsors the sales people in specialties stores? – Manufacturers
I am not saying it is bad or wrong information, but don’t you think it might be a little manipulated or biased toward a certain outcome or product?
If you are serious about your money, results and more important good value for money, you cannot get past some self education. Last but not least it is time and money well spent, as you can apply new found knowledge when handling your new equipment.

Summary and answers to most of your questions
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