MiniDV Camcorders - Oldie But Goodie or Obsolete Dinasour?

<h1>MiniDV Camcorders - Oldie But Goodie or Obsolete Dinasour?</h1>Author: <a title="JR Lang" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/jr-lang/55094.htm">JR Lang</a> MiniDV camcorders are quickly becoming the old school recording formats for digital camcorders, and yet this format still has many benefits. 
 
This type of camcorder should not be confused with mini camcorders, as they are not, MiniDV is synonymous with video compression and is named after the mini size of the cassette tapes onto which video is recorded or video format. MiniDV cassette formats are available in both Digital Video and High Definition format and they can fit 60 minutes of video in both DV and HDV and up to 90 minutes of DV in the lower quality setting. 
 
The newly available recording formats, such as, Flash Memory, Hard Disk and DVD, have taken a lot of the spotlight of the MiniDV models, however it remains a model worth looking into when considering a digital camcorder for purchase. 
 
How the MiniDV Camcorder Works 
 
Video records to the mini cassette and is then transferred to a computer via firewire port and downloaded. The video is then edited with the use of video editing software. Once the video is edited it can be burnt onto DVD's directly from the computer. 
 
4 Reasons to Get One 
 
1. First, and maybe most important is price. While, the newer recording formats were hitting the market, the MiniDV models began to drop in price, making these types of camcorders attractive and accessible for everyone. 
 
2. They are compact. The very small size of the recording cassettes allows for a very compact digital camcorder that does not sacrifice functionality for a smaller size, in fact they are as sophisticated as their larger counterparts. 
 
3. Another great benefit is that many of these models serve two functions, as a digital video recorder and as a still digital camera for taking great digital pictures. 
 
4. The picture quality that comes with DV compression, such as that with MiniDV tapes is generally excellent and often better than with other media formats, such as DVD, Flash and Hard Disk. 
 
So, while MiniDV types of camcorders are becoming more and more of an oldie, their low price and excellent picture quality make them a sound and smart investment. 
 
And, there is no need for concern in regards to product support because with the growing number of high-def models being created, the MiniDV will remain one of the preferred recording media formats for high definition camcorders and manufacturers will continue to support all products and accessories related to them. 
 
Canon, Hitachi, Toshiba, Sharp, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, JVC, Samsung and Sony, all manufacture models of MiniDV digital camcorders with Sony offering the largest variety of these models in a wide price range.About the Author: Browse a large selection of MiniDV digital camcorders, and all types of camcorders, including, High Def, Hard Disk, Flash, and DVD at super discount prices at: <a href="http://buydiscountdigitalcamcorders.com/">Discount Digital Video Camcorders</a>.

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MiniDV camcorders are quickly becoming the old school recording formats for digital camcorders, and yet this format still has many benefits.

This type of camcorder should not be confused with mini camcorders, as they are not, MiniDV is synonymous with video compression and is named after the mini size of the cassette tapes onto which video is recorded or video format. MiniDV cassette formats are available in both Digital Video and High Definition format and they can fit 60 minutes of video in both DV and HDV and up to 90 minutes of DV in the lower quality setting.

The newly available recording formats, such as, Flash Memory, Hard Disk and DVD, have taken a lot of the spotlight of the MiniDV models, however it remains a model worth looking into when considering a digital camcorder for purchase.

How the MiniDV Camcorder Works

Video records to the mini cassette and is then transferred to a computer via firewire port and downloaded. The video is then edited with the use of video editing software. Once the video is edited it can be burnt onto DVD's directly from the computer.

4 Reasons to Get One

1. First, and maybe most important is price. While, the newer recording formats were hitting the market, the MiniDV models began to drop in price, making these types of camcorders attractive and accessible for everyone.

2. They are compact. The very small size of the recording cassettes allows for a very compact digital camcorder that does not sacrifice functionality for a smaller size, in fact they are as sophisticated as their larger counterparts.

3. Another great benefit is that many of these models serve two functions, as a digital video recorder and as a still digital camera for taking great digital pictures.

4. The picture quality that comes with DV compression, such as that with MiniDV tapes is generally excellent and often better than with other media formats, such as DVD, Flash and Hard Disk.

So, while MiniDV types of camcorders are becoming more and more of an oldie, their low price and excellent picture quality make them a sound and smart investment.

And, there is no need for concern in regards to product support because with the growing number of high-def models being created, the MiniDV will remain one of the preferred recording media formats for high definition camcorders and manufacturers will continue to support all products and accessories related to them.

Canon, Hitachi, Toshiba, Sharp, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, JVC, Samsung and Sony, all manufacture models of MiniDV digital camcorders with Sony offering the largest variety of these models in a wide price range.

Browse a large selection of MiniDV digital camcorders, and all types of camcorders, including, High Def, Hard Disk, Flash, and DVD at super discount prices at: Discount Digital Video Camcorders. Read camcorder guides, browse large selection of dvd software, digital cameras and accessories at: Cheap Video Cameras.

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1. Krishnan (04:53, 17.01.2009)

I was about to buy a Hard disk, but had second thoughts on it after seeing a mini dv with sames specs at half cost. Im considering facts like - Technology changes every few months, the substantially low price, and my past experience with my ex-Sony trv440E that took absolute brilliant videos in 1998. I tend to trust mini dv more than the hard disk ones. A tape has a "continuity" feel. The main advantage for a flash/hard disk is the ease of transfer. This is one point that concerns me regarding the mini dv. I will have to buy the i-link cable , which is not quite cheap. someone told me that USB streaming does not mean that i can burn a disk in my laptop, if my camcorder has that feature.
Can someone suggest the best way, with minimal quality loss, to transfer video from a tape to computer?

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