What all is required of a camcorder to tape a video?

-I am seriously interested in a Sony DCR-HC96, but since its so expensive, I would like to know, what does it require to have me tape a video? How much are the costs of each? Is anything reuseable or are they like batteries and arnt? Thanks!Most, but not all consumer level camcorder come with rechargeable batteries. This camcorder uses MiniDv tapes. Get some extra batteries, buy them online, they are cheaper there. MiniDV Tapes, there might be price advantages on the internet, I use a MiniDV tape camcorder, have about 45 of them, I reuse them all the time. They last for about 8 or 9 reuses, then the recording media on the tape gets too bad for video taking.



You can get a Canon ZR960 for $250, same MiniDV tape type camcorder