Discount Consumer Electronics – Miguel Bernal Jimenez

Sony has definitely earned its reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, and its digital camcorders meet the high standard to which we hold this respected company. The current trend in the field of digital recording is miniaturization. Consumers want lightweight camcorders that are not burdensome to lug around. The lightest Sony digital camcorders weigh only 3.9 pounds. Despite their compact size, these camcorders still capture amazing sound and picture.

Canon manufactures more than a dozen digital camcorders, all of which are classified into of four Canon product lines: Professional 3 CCD, Optura, Elura, and ZR. The most sophisticated line of Canon camcorders are the Professional 3 CCD camcorders, which produce videos that are as crystal clear as commercial DVDs. These high-end camcorders use progressive scan image sensors with horizontal pixel shift.

Deciphering the best digital camcorders from the rest of the pack is fairly simple. Like digital cameras, camcorders have several specifications that measure how sophisticated they are. Important measurements include the number of megapixels captured, image resolution, and audio capabilities (measured in Bits), among others. The premier camcorders also come with numerous features that make home movie-making simple and fun while enhancing the capabilities of amateur movie makers.