Today's digital camcorders offer features and image quality that rival the professional models of just a few years ago. And with price points for nearly any budget, it's easy to see why many of us are excited about digital camcorders. So what do you need to know to choose the one that's right for you?

In this chapter, you'll learn:

• The advantages of the various video formats
• Which camcorder features are most important
• What connections you will need
• Options and tools for editing
• Ways you can easily share videos
• Which accessories you need