I can't answer your DVD question, butyou can copy minidv movies to PC and mke a DVD from them. All you need is a firewire cable for less than $10 and some software. If your cmaera doesn't have the DVD software, WinDV is supposed to be good, and it's free.
Hi,
I want to buy a camcorder, but I don't have a clue about them! Which one should I go with, a mini dv or a dvd camcorder?
Is it possible to edit a video taken with a dvd camcorder? Can I add music to it?
And if I go with a mini dv, how do i transfer it to my PC and is it possible to write it on a dvd afterwards?
What are the pros and cons of each camcorder?

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