The digital video camera has undergone a transformation. DV cameras that record to tape are just about gone, and hard disk camcorders have just about reached their limits. The latest developments are high definition (HD) capture and the use of flash memory for storage. Standard definition cameras are now so cheap anyone can afford one, however before you spend your money, check out a good HD digital video camera first.

High definition video cameras have the ability to capture at up to 1,920 x 1,080 pixel frame size in progressive-scan or interlaced format. Progressive scan capture is the ideal format, but some cameras record interlaced video and claim “progressive scan output” or “1080p output”.

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If you are about to buy a compact digital camera, consider these features:

Storage
Does the camera support new high capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) cards? These are the best bet for the future.

High Definition (HD) Video Capture
Can the camera capture compressed video at 1,280 x 720 pixels for playback on a HDTV? The camera should at least handle 640 x 480 pixels and 30fps.

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Some of the most important features to look for when buying a GPS (Global Positioning System) navigation device are:

Text to speech
Some GPS devices can tell you names of streets you are approaching. If you want to know which street you are on, or which street to turn into withoutytaking your eyes off the road, then this is a very handy feature.

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