The biggest difference between MiniDV and DVD camcorders is the video storage format. MiniDV camcorders record to tape. DVD camcorders record video on DVD. You get 60-90 minutes of video on a single MiniDV tape. You get about 20 minutes of video on a...
Yes; Hi-8 camcorders and for that matter most Digital 8 camcorders will play older standard 8 tapes. In fact most Digital 8 machines will output analogue tapes in digital form and thus do the A/D conversion for you; and do it well! What many people a...
You're not looking for a Hi8 camcorder. What you actually want is a camcorder that supports a format called "Digital 8." If the camcorder supports D8, then you're in business. The DCR TRV 480 does indeed do this. D8 camcorders use the same 8mm tapes ...