That new Sony camcorder you've got is just beautiful.
Yeah. It is the very latest in digital video cameras.
I can see digital video products are quickly going mainstream with their plunging price.
Getting cheaper is not the only reason for their popularity. They come with a lot of inviting functions.
Such as?
They offer clearer and sharper images. Many of them also have up to 20x optical zoom lenses, a photo mode and fast-action mode.
They are very compact and are designed to be used with one hand.
Right! Anyway, the basic difference between a digital camcorder and its traditional counterpart is that it speaks digital.
What does this mean?
This means digital camcorders can be connected with the digital equipments you have at home, like your digital TV or your computer.
I can transfer my home video clips from my camcorder to my computer for editing.
Sure! And without any conversion process or loss of quality! You quickly find, cut, and record video segments and create slide shows. Some camcorders even offer editing software for adding titles and special effects.
What special effects?
Like creating a sepia tone look and some special effects such as fades and dissolves.
That's great!
With the development of the broad band Internet, you can easily upload your video files to websites or e-mail them to relatives or business partners.