In our not in too distant past, camcorders considered a luxury that most people had to do without. The prices were too high and the electronics too delicate for most people to bother with. Now, all of that has changed. People in all walks of life are carrying camcorders on vacation, to sporting events and even around town.

It is very hard to decide on which format and model of a digital Camcorder/ Handy cam to buy? if you decided on the brand and the type, it is more confusing to choose on a handy cam model. I have made a extensive research on the subject matter, I am putting the same for use of Mouthshut.com’s users.

There are more then one reasons to buy a Mini-DV.

1 Size does matter :
Camcorder models in this format are very small.

Smaller camcorder means You can take it without much trouble, ease of use in a variety of situations, More utility

2. Excellent Video Quality:
Mini-DV currently offers picture quality with upto 500 lines resolution.

3. MINI DV FORMAT :
Mini DV format recognized and supported by all major manufacturers.


With Mini Digital Video format is time to say good bye to analog camcorders due to following reasons :

* Smaller in size
* light in weight
* Excellent Picture quality .
* Great sound quality.
*Video and images can be transferred to your PC. You can edit and make your own movie. Digital camcorders are best for those who like to make their own home movies.
* Still image no need to have still camera.

Difference between three format’s major features:
b> Difference between three format’s major features:

Format               Analog                  
Resolution        Low resolution       
Picture quality    Analog                     
Tape                   Analog Tape            
Weight               Very Heavy              
Size                   Bigger then hi -8       
Price                  Cheapest                    
                            

   Format        Digital 8 or Hi –8             
Resolution        up to 400 lines       
Picture quality    Digital                 
Tape                    Hi –8          
Weight               lighter then analog but heavier ten mini DV              
Size                   Bigger then hi -8   & smaller then analog    
Price                  Cheaper then mini DV              

FORMAT                        Mini DV             
Resolution        up to 500 lines       
Picture quality    Digital                 
Tape                    Mini DV          
Weight               Lightest              
Size                   Smallest    
Price                  Expensive                    
The resolution of your camcorder will depends on CCD capacity, now the camcorders are available with 10,00,000 Pixels CCD.

recent mini DV is very light in weight about 400 to 550 Gms only. Recent Camcorders not available with DVD writer inbuilt.

Recommended models :

Sony TRV 22/ 33
Panasonic DS 65/ GS 70