Can I use camcorder as a digital camera substitute?

[grexia]

If I bought a camcorder with a digital photo mode, would that mean that there's no need for me to have a separate digital camera? What can you say about the quality of the images taken from a camcorder?

[claire]

A digital camcorder with photo mode can be a nice substitute when a digital camera isn't available. Though, I really cannot assure you with regards to it's image quality since it can't deliver the higher resolution and greater photo-snapping versatility that digital cams can offer you. Well, if your into photography, I highly suggest you to buy a separate digital camera.

[Paule14]

If the quality of a photo does not really matter at this point, then a camcorder can be a quick and easy substitute for a digital camera. There are camcorders these days that fall under the so-called "camera and photo" category.

One of these is the highly affordable Samsung SCL810 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5 LCD for instance. It has an Easy-Q easy navigator system, a 22x optical and 880x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch TFT LCD screen and a Black and white view finder plus a Backlight compensation. It just costs at around $150.00 Not bad for something that you want to have a dual role of sorts.

If you have the money, though, opt for the Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom. It boasts of the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer and can produce simultaneous still-photo capture. Check out the item here: Amazon.com: Canon HG10 AVCHD 40GB High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom: Camera & Photo