Level with me: Whats the difference between high and regular definition?
A standard definition camcorder will give you attractive closeups, of faces for example, but landscapes will look fuzzy and lacking in detail. A high-definition camcorder will give you beautiful landscapes and attractive closeups. Basically, the more panoramic your shot, the more high definition matters. Sports in high definition really show up well because you can read the names and numbers of the uniforms more clearly, but an intimate drama with lots of closeups might not look too much better in high def.