1. Get a stand alone DVD recorder that has a firewire port and make your DVD by playing the MiniDV and record to the DVD. DVD records are around $120~170.
2. Use a PC that has a firewire card and import the video to video editting program, save this file and them use DVD creation software to make the DVD.
You need a good PC and Firewire PCI card($20~50). and the full version of Nero ($80~90) will do the job. John
I have a friend who recorded a children's talent show on MiniDV and would like to make copies to DVD or CD to distribute to her class. Is there a way to do this that's not too difficult and/or expensive?

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