What accessory will help me protect my camcorder?

What accessory will help me protect my camcorder?

Tim Smith (Camcorder Training Specialist) gives expert video advice on: What accessory will help me protect my camcorder?; How do I protect my camcorder from water? and more...

A camcorder is a pretty major investment, and you need to protect that investment in some way, so I would suggest at the very least, you'll want a camcorder case for protection. Now, those cases come in all sizes and shapes. Are you just keeping the camera in it; or all your tapes in it; do you keep all your batteries in it; maybe you want one big enough to even hold your still camera; anything from a fanny pack to something the size of a piece of luggage. So it really depends on what you're going to do with this camera as to how you protect it. Whatever you do, you need to protect it, so look for a good case - something sturdy, something to keep the elements away from your camera, depending on what your particular needs are.