Digital Home Thoughts: Which Video Camera for Video Blogs?

"No matter what video recording solution you currently own, the real key is to just get out there and start creating. You can always purchase the perfect tools later. Having said that, it's important to consider several factors (including cost) when you're planning to video blog. Recommending a particular video camera or style of camera depends greatly on the subject and style of your video blog. If you are always providing talking head commentary with very little on screen action, camera options more open than if you plan to shoot a weekly video serial with several participants and scene changes. Here are the key things to think about: 1) Who is your target audience? 2) How is your video blog staged? 3) How big is the video camera? 4) How much time does it take to import and edit the files? 5) What format do you plan to distribute the files in?"

This is a great short article to post on because it really applies to so many more domains than just video cameras. In fact, a number of people on DMT will often ask which photo camera to buy and these kinds of questions are almost unanimously the questions that everyone asks. So yes, ask yourself these questions before simply looking for the most feature-full or cheapest camera out there. Look for the one that is right for your needs. One added point, IMHO, though -- look for something that will let your expand a little bit beyond your needs. This way you can always learn a little bit more to improve your own skills.