Sorry to say, but there are only 2 real options. A S-VHS and MiniDV professional VCR for about $600, and a Sony portable MiniDV player for about $1200. The best bet is to get a miniDV camera, it doesn't really matter how cheap it is if all you're goi...
I like miniDV the best. DVD burns straight to a DVD. The thing is, editing is more complicated. It's harder to capture the video. MiniDV shoots to tape, has better quality video, can be captured and edited much easier, and in the end can be put to a ...
You can get a miniDV vcr. I think JVC makes one. That, once you get your camcorder fixed, will take some of the wear and tear off of your camcorder. You can also try getting a second hand MiniDV cam.