You've taken the plunge into 21st century video technology and purchased a digital camcorder. Now all you have to do is buy memory cards. While many camcorders are compatible with cassettes and mini-DVDs, memory cards open up a whole new world by allowing you to share digital pictures and MPEG video clips quickly and easily over the internet. No matter which type you choose, memory cards allow you to edit your digital videos, send clips via e-mail, upload videos for personal and website use and record your videos onto cassettes/DVDs.
Instructions
1. Determine the primary reason you will be using memory cards. Do you intend to record and share videos mostly for personal use (sending e-mails to friends and family), or are you looking to set up a website for your business? This will help determine the speed and amount of memory you need.
2. Consider how much memory you will need. The standard range is between 1GB and 8GB. Again, this is likely to be determined by your intended use. When you compare prices, you may find it is worthwhile to splurge on a 4GB memory card instead of buying four cards with 1GB of memory.
3. Set a target price range. Memory cards range in price from about $20 to well over $200 (some into the $400s!) The price is determined primarily by the amount of memory and also by read/write speed, which generally ranges between about 32 times write speed and 200 times (though you may find some higher speeds).
4. Consider how many cards you want to buy. The good news is that most memory cards are re-usable; you can transfer your video files onto your PC and then delete them from the memory card.
5. Check that the memory cards you are considering are compatible with both your PC and your digital camcorder. While most memory cards are advertised to be "compatible with most models," it is best to double check for your specific PC and camcorder models either online or at a local electronics store.
6. When you've narrowed down your choices, read customer reviews online for the brands and models you are considering before making a final selection.
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