Camcorders Camcorders - Basic Information
What’s DV or Mini DV?
DV is short for "digital video," while MiniDV is a tape format (a small digital videotape) used in the latest camcorders.
What’s a DVD camcorder?
It's a video camera that records directly to a mini-DVD disc that will work in any DVD player. Downside? MiniDV usually has better image quality.
What's image stabilization?
This feature keeps your shaky hand from ruining a good home movie, and is now pretty standard issue. Don't go without it, unless you're a human tripod.
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