Modern day camcorders open up a world of broadcast quality video to the home enthusiast, but choosing the right equipment for your needs can be quite daunting.

A generation ago, not many foresaw a revolution which has given even those on a tight budget the capability to record and edit high quality video on a home PC.

The latest digital camcorders deliver a level of sound and picture quality that would have been unimaginable a decade ago, and all from highly portable and ultra lightweight bodies.

Along with the improvement in quality and affordability however there has come a proliferation of camcorder types and formats which makes choosing the right piece of kit for your needs a more complicated process.

Select the right equipment for your needs with our Camcorder Buying Guide.