The camera is a Sony Handycam from a couple years ago. It can use tape and memory stick. It takes pictures only with the stick, but they aren't that great.
It is better to record with the tape also. I can't pause and zoom in while watching it with the stick recording. Once I download the recordings I can make pictures from the videos.
I just recently bought a ten pack of tape from Costco, just as cheap as a six pack from Walmart! So, I am now prepared to shoot away. Unfortunately it won't be in a truck.
I'll stick with cooking, dogs and spiders for now.