A digital camcorder is a device which has become very popular in the last years because of its combined function. What is more, it is small, light, with ergodesign and easy to be used (even small children could be taught how to record). There are different types of digital camrecorders - for example, they may vary at size, characteristics, and price. You can practically get confused by the great number of available camcorders, so it is a really good idea to read very carefully their characteristics.
A digital camcorder is very portable and you can take it with you everywhere, it is easy to be carried even in a lady’s purse. Although it is not a professional video recorder, it is a good camcorder which allows you to record important moments of your life - your kid’s first steps, your birthday party, a graduation ceremony, etc. It sounds kind of strange but you could record your wedding day, too. Professional phtographers take a lot of money to record a wedding day. If you could not afford the services of a professional photographer, you could simply buy a digital camcorder and instruct one of your guests (it would be better if he/she has some amateur experience of recording) to record your special day. On the other hand, maybe a digital camcorder is not the most suitable device for saving the memories of your wedding day but it is a really good idea to have one when you are sightseeing, especially if you are at a touristic tour in another country and you won’t be able to go there soon again or at all. It will give you the opportunity to save priceless moments for your grandchildren and why not for your great-grandchildren at low price.
A digital camcorder could be given also as a present. It is not the most original present you could think of but still it is a good one. It will be a good present for somebody whose hobby is recording or who wants to build an amateur career in recording. Or of course you could surprise your grandparents showing them some new technology and giving them the opportunity to compaire what was once and what is now.
To sum up, a digital camcorder is always needed because everyday something important is happening. However, be sure you want turn into a paparac obsessed of the idea to make a record of a sensation which will make you famous and miss all the opportunities which are waiting for you in front and not behind the camera.