by Chris Campbell
When you think about which digital video camera would be the best for you, you might have to do some research to see what people are saying about the specific cameras.
Because everyone knows that regular (film) cameras are far superior to digital cameras. Hang on a sec, or was that the other way around? Who can keep track these days? Now before I digress too far from the topic, lets take a look at that age old battle, and see if we can determine which brand is best.
While it’s true, that there are certain photographers in the crowd, that swear by a particular brand of camera, I’m not one of them. While I do have more Canons than any other, I also have a Kodak, Olympus, and Fuji floating around the house somewhere. Just getting my personal biases out in the open.
If digital camera sales were any indication of what the best brand was, then according to Amazon.com Canon would be a clear winner. As I write this, Canon manufactures 18 of the top 25 bestselling cameras on their best seller list. In addition, Canon holds 9 of the top 10 spots, with the top 3 being the PowerShot A570 IS, the PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph, and the PowerShot SD850.
You would want a camera that can use rechargeable AA batteries or one that has a rechargeable battery already. The camera that takes the best video is another consideration.
Sure, sure, sure, Canon seems to sell more cameras than anyone else. But, are they really that much better? And so what if they are, maybe I don’t want to follow the crowd. I like following my own drummer afterall 
But hey, while were analyzing things, lets take a look at what a few other analysts have to say. There may be some consensus amongst that group.
Deciding which digital video camera will give you the clearest video is one point to consider, but you have to consider the length of the video as well.
Some digital cameras only have a short recording time. You will want to check the length of time for recording. Also, check the size of the memory card to see how much video it can hold along with still images.
If your new to the world of digital cameras, that should at least give you an idea of who the big dogs are in this business. Canon is tough to beat, but it’s worth mentioning, that all the cameras I own have been good performers for me. That includes the non-Canon cameras. It really comes down to getting the right camera for you, at a price you can afford.
