Whether you want to capture your child’s birthday party, a wedding or the sites from your summer travels, making a home video is one of the most popular ways of preserving the memories. Nearly 54 percent of Americans own a camcorder, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. As digital video cameras have become increasingly popular and much more affordable – average prices have decreased about a third in the last...

Today’s world of digital cameras – a place of megapixels, optical and digital zooms and exposure controls – can leave the everyday snapshooter feeling a bit dazed and confused. If you already own a digital camera and are looking to upgrade or perhaps buy one for the first time, here are five reasons to take the plunge: 1. Your addiction to caffeine has escalated and your pictures are blurry. Counter shaky hands by...