Ten Advices

Unless you have an unlimited budget, buying a digital video camera involves a series of tradeoffs to get the best possible features you can afford. By planning ahead before you make your purchase, you can better anticipate where your camera will get used and extend its functional life in the process. The most important thing you can do before making a decision is to sit down and make a list of the 10 most likely scenarios your new camera will be used for. As digital video camera buyers, most of us fall into one of the following categories:

A) Travelers who want to capture our trip experiences

B) Parents or expecting parents who want to record the kids

C) Filmmakers/hobbyists who want to record the world around them

D) Gadget freaks who need the latest and greatest toy

E) Retirees or Grandparents who often exhibit traits of A or B (or both)
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