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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn
When I send tapes with raw footage and edited movies to a client I still have the raw footage in digital form and project files on my external hard drives for a few months in case anything gets lost. No need to make a tape backup in that case. One thing about mini-DV tapes is they don't require power and they are easy to label. Small HDDs still need power and to be plugged in. Tapes are easy to throw in a drawer or closet. If I ever do go tapeless, small HDDs sound like the way to go.
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Most mini HDs are USB powered now. No need for a power cord.
They are making E-SATA (external SATA) mini drives now that are insanely faster.
The disadvantage I see to using Mini HDs is one of my clients insists on shooting in SD and a Mini DV tape and I had to buy a seperate camera for that (Panasonic DVX 100)