What should I consider when buying a camcorder?

I would like to make a good choice when purchasing a camcorder because in the past the camcorder have not been a good buy. Also could u give website that I could look on for camcorders

like optical zoom? and all that...wat features should be important?

I'm planning to buy a camcorder but I don't know what should I look for in buying one. What specifications do I need to consider before buying one.

I'm looking into buying a digital camera and a camcorder. Since the holidays are coming up soon. What do you consider when buying one?? For example, pixles you want one w/ more right because that means it has more of the little squares so the picture...

i was thinking about buying a camcorder. but the thing is that i was wondering what type of brand i should consider, what camcorder has sound, good video, and can be downloaded to a computer. i want it to be able to be downloaded and heard on the computer...

hey,i was just wandering if anybody has The Sharper Image Mini Portable Camcorder. it is out of the Avon booklet. i was just wanting some more info on it or a video review about it before i consider myself buying it. Please let me know! if you could...

First, I'm not a film student I just want to make documentaries around cultural/anthropological topics so eventhough I had been reading stuff on documentary making I got no idea. So my questions are what kind of "kit" should I buy for interviews...