Buying a camcorder can be overwhelming. This is because the different models in the market vary in size, prices, and their capabilities. For that reason, some camcorders are budget friendly as they cost $150 while others have exorbitant prices and they can cost up to $1600. If you are new to the gadgets, some factors should be put into consideration to purchase the best camcorder for your needs. Below are some of them.
Consider the Type of Camcorder
You should first decide the type of camcorder you want to purchase. If you are a professional photographer and you want good quality photos, you should go for a full-sized model. On the other hand, if you want a small model, an action cam is ideal. It is easily portable because it is half the size of the pocket camcorders. However, modern camcorders have evolved, and they are smaller in size. They are lightweight thus they fit in hand easily as compared to the conventional models.
Check the LCD
Most camcorders measure about 3 inches diagonally, but some of them are large. However, you should keep in mind that a few action cams have any display. It can be challenging to use some models outside especially on a bright day because they suffer from too much glare. You should, therefore, check the display to ensure that you are satisfied with its use. To ensure that you are happy with the usability, monitor the performance of the model in the midday sunlight. Different models will perform differently under this light, and it is a real test of measure because all of them have a similar display indoors.
Consider the Audio Quality
You should take note of how the built-in microphones operate by checking if the sound file is free from any noises and hisses. Most action cams do not have decent sound quality and if that aspect is important to you, do not consider purchasing an action cam. Other models have a jack that is useful for external microphones, and this significantly improves the sound quality of the camcorder.
Consider the Lighting
You should keep in mind that you will not shoot in bright light at all times. When using the default mode, some models vary in the quality of the photos and videos under dim lights. When tested, most of the full-sized HD cameras produced good quality photos under the dim light while some of them had excellent quality. Some advanced models have features that can enhance the quality of the photos, but it can be quite challenging to use them.…