Stay with Mini DV read the post at the link. Do you have windows PC or a mac? The software that comes with the camera is JUNK.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Camcorders/4520-7607_7-1023271-1.html?tag=dir
http://www.timwerx.net/odds/pcfile.htm
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7594-0.html?forumID=59&threadID=105930&messageID=1211363
I'm debating on getting either a DVD or digital camcorder. Any thoughts on which is better? Also, on thoughts on a good one for around $400 - $600? Also, what about software?

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