that, it should tell you something. Mini DV can store a LOT more data than a DVD, and do it for a low price. I think DVD cameras are a marketing gimmick. They are probably like the still cameras that recorded on CD-R. Those, I think, are pretty dead at this point. The serious question these days, as far as I can tell, is how soon you convert to HD cameras.
Mini DVs are transferred to a computer via Firewire. From there, the video can be burned to DVD.
Should I buy mini DV or DVD camcorder? Please help!
I am a first time camcorder buyer. Should I buy a sony mini DV (thinking of DCR-HC65) or a sony dvd201 camcorder? Here are my concerns:
1. The DVD camcorders have not been around as long, so they may have room to improve as time goes on...I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that is not at optimum performance yet.
2. On the other hand, if technology is moving towards dvd camcorders, I don't want to regress and get a mini -Dv camcorder.
3. Do you think both modes will be around for a long time?
4. Is the video quality for the mini-dv cams as good as the dvd cams?
5. Can mini-dv tapes be transferred to a dvd?
6. Which do you feel is easier to use?
7. What is your bottom line recommendation -- mini dv or dvd?
THANK YOU!!!

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