Usually we record a lots more footages and then edit them in a PC to retain only the useful parts and add texts, transitions, and other effects. DVD (i.e. MPEG2) is not meant for editing but DV (the format used in MiniDV) is. Therefore, better to record footages in DV format and then do the necessary editing before exporting the final movie to DVD or VCD or any other format. Many people have a very wrong impression that DVD video cameras are the next generation of (mini)DV cameras which is not. DVD video cameras will not be very popular because of the very poor edititability of the footage captured.
I'm thinking about purchasing one of Sony's latest mini dvd recordable cams. One thing I like is their ability to record to dvd+r(w) format, which I should be able to pop into my computer and edit or watch in a dvd player, even before finalizing the disc in the camera. (I think)
My concerns are that most of these new cameras don't have a firewire port, the base model doesn't even have a USB port. I shouldn't need these options if I can simply use the dvd+rw disc for editing, correct?
Also, I haven't been able to find and mini dvd+r(w) discs anywhere. Are these even available yet? You would think Sony would have them available, but they're not.
Has anyone tested these new cameras or have any opinions about Sony's dvd-recordable products?
I appreciate any help you can offer, I'm a total newbie.

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