Taking pictures is fun but it is more fun to record events of your life in a movie format. About two years ago it occurred to us how much of not only our lives we are not cataloging but also our kid's life. We were inspired to buy a digital camcorder and with technology the way it is the idea of buying a digital camcorder today is much different than it was a few years ago.

If you do not have a digital camcorder then you need to get one and before you complain out loud about the idea let me put to rest all of the previous notions I had about buying a digital camcorder which I am certain are the same concerns you have. Missing out on the growth of your family is a difficult thing. You know you were there for the important parts but being able to capture those memories and look back on then years later is what makes a digital camcorder so wonderful.

Myth number one is that a digital camcorder is too expensive. If you have looked lately at the line of digital camcorder that is available you will see that prices have dropped considerably. Technology is strange because as technology advances prices usually drop which is the complete opposite of everything else. When they put new features on a Cadillac they always raise the prices. With technology prices drop. Go check out your local digital camcorder and see what the prices are like now. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Big, Bulky, and Difficult to Store

Remember the digital camcorder of the olden days? And by olden days I mean four or five years ago. They were big and carrying them around was uncomfortable and inconvenient. The new generation of digital camcorder is very small and can easily fit in a pocket or purse. Many of the new lines of regular digital cameras are now also being built as a digital camcorder so they double as a camera and a camcorder and you have seen how small cameras have gotten.

The old camcorders you remember have changed and it is time you looked into getting one of your own. They are not nearly as expensive as they used to be and the features they offer now are far more advanced than they used to be. They are no longer big and bulky to carry and won't get in the way of you and your family's vacation.

Find the Right Digital Camcorder

It may seem a bit intimidating when you are trying to decide on something like a digital camcorder, mainly because there are so many different options out there. There are literally hundreds of different makes and models of digital camcorder to choose from, so it can easily become overwhelming.

If you want to find just the right digital camcorder for you, then there are a few things you are going to want to take into consideration when you are out shopping. The make and model of the digital camcorder are going to be very important and it is best to stick to a familiar name. Features of the digital camcorder are also important in finding the right digital camcorder. Maybe you want to focus on optical zoom, or maybe a larger sized screen is what matters to you. Price is another factor that should be taken into consideration. Set out a budget for yourself and then try your best to stick to it.