Digital video camcorders have made shooting and editing a movie a simple affair for many. A decade back, one had very limited options, not so anymore! You head to buy one and you find the counters are flooded with various models of digital camcorders from different manufacturers, each with an array of features and formats. Now comes the most difficult part: choosing the one that rightly fits your purpose and budget.

The following sections are intended to guide you through the maze of camcorder models and help you select one that suits you the most.

Of the two types, analog camcorders and digital camcorders , digital camcorders are a rage today. The analog camcorders are too cumbersome, complicated and heavy to handle. Hence these analog models are fast getting replaced.