Yes, most camcorders allow for "still" captures. Lately, the quality of the "camcorder still cature" has been a lot better, and even though it may not be equal to a high-end digital camera, it's better than nothing when faced with either getting a shot or not. When faced with either capturing a still image or not, I would happily use the camcorder for a still image when I don't have my 5 megapixel camera available. Heck, I've used my digital still camera to take MPEG movies when I don't have my camcorder with me, and although the quality is a compromise vs. my camcorder, it's better than nothing.
I'm sure this sounds dumb, but I was wondering..Do most owners of digital camcorders also use a still digital camera?
I was checking out still cameras as mine is pretty old and basic, and I noticed that some of the camcorders they showed are VERY inexpensive now. Can you get still pictures from ALL camcorders and is the quality the same? I really appreciate any help you can provide because I'm going batty after all the reading I've been doing on them the last few days!.....Gina

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