Like a cool gadgets, digital video camera evolved and is still under development with several features that create high-definition video, memory capacity to save shots and longer battery life for continuous use. In addition, technological advances are making the digital video camera less than its predecessors, making it ever handy.

Like the old analog camcorder, digital camcorder a gadget that serves as a video camera and recorder. This is primarily designed to capture and record videos and latest designs. The analog camcorder captures video to videotape as the video cassette. On the other hand, replaced the digital video recorder with memory storage to internal memory, memory sticks and SD cards. During the recently concluded International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, states that all soon to be released recording gadgets will be all digital meaning it is all tape free.

The digital camcorder is perfect for almost anyone who wants to take videos of family and friends either during holidays, special occasions or just catching heartwarming and funny moments in an ordinary day. Here are some things you should consider before buying a digital camcorder.

• Check memory options. The memory function is highly responsible for storing video files.

• Digital video cameras are inexpensive, and pocket-sized flash memory is ideal. Flash memory is a built-in storage which typically has 4 GB or 8 GB of space, and probably for an hour or two of video recording.

• High end digital video cameras have both flash memory and SD card reader makes file transfer very convenient. Usually these SD cards have 64GB of memory.

• The main functions of a digital camcorder:

• Optical zoom for close-ups can range from 10x to 48x, depending on model

• Image stabilization is handy to avoid shaky videos

• Photo features such as flash, exposure control and burst shooting, among other

• Audio recording for clear sound. High end models also have a surround sound recording function

• Depending on how you will use it, the prices of digital camcorders is dependent on its size and features.

• The pocket-size camcorders are ideal for posting your videos on the Internet via YouTube or other social networks, and this type of cost between U.S. $ 80 to U.S. $ 150

• For price-conscious buyers who want a digital camcorder with a relatively advanced features standard definition or SD digital camcorder is a bargain. SD variant has a price tag of U.S. $ 180 U.S. $ 330

• If you want to splurge with high definition video quality, HD digital video camera is right for you. This type of cost between U.S. $ 300 to U.S. $ 1000

• If you wish to further take the video passion to the next level, to shoot for weddings or B type movies, so HD prosumer camcorders should suit your needs. It costs around U.S. $ 1000 to U.S. $ 3000.

Think carefully about your options. Be sure to get a digital camcorder that meets your needs without going overboard with the price. It is also advisable to read the customer reviews before purchasing one. Have fun with these videos.