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Dvd or mini dv - which handycam to buy.

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/dvd-or-mini-dv-which-handycam-to-buy.85313/

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amit_at_stg Original post #1
Apr 14, 2008 at 11:44 AM
hi friends. I want to buy a entry level handy cam in the range of 14000 to 18000. Please suggest wheather to go for DVD or mini DV based. Please tell the cost of both the medias too.
desiibond
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:12 PM
avoid both and get HDD model.

copying miniDV to pc is a big headache as the time taken to copy a minidv tape to PC is equal to recording duration.

dvd model is much better but you need to carry those disc's with you.

HDD model has huge amount of space and is perfect for Highdef recording.
ring_wraith
Apr 14, 2008 at 12:40 PM
If your budget is sub-20k, you're not going to get a High-def. You will get a low end HDD based or a top end Mini-DV based.

But HDD is sooo much more convenient.
kumarmohit
Apr 14, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Does it mount on computer like USB based external storage media?
uppalpankaj
Apr 14, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Don't go 4 miniDV..I have one...It is quite inconvenient to transfer the tapes to ur computer's HDD..Then u need the right kind of softwares and a firewire port also in ur CPU to do so..

Go for DVD or HDD based models..
A
Apr 15, 2008 at 12:03 PM
ok, plz suggest me an entry level HDD based camcorder.
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The Conqueror #7
Apr 15, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I can say if u are going for HDD, Get Sony