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Sosa · 02-20-2007, 11:32 AM

My wife is looking around to purchase a camcorder for little things. Not shooting porn movies or anything like that lol.

Should we look at a MiniDV or DVD model? The midrange sony models decent?

How long can I record to a DVD compared to MiniDV?

WebairGerard · 02-20-2007, 11:44 AM

personally I like the DVD models or the Hard Drive drive cams.

NaughtyRob · 02-20-2007, 12:55 PM

From what I heard DVD is only 30 minutes. So you may be better of with MiniDV cause they are one hour.

Sosa · 02-20-2007, 01:00 PM

And say we want to show these miniDV recordings on a tv. Should I be able to use RCA cables for that or do I need a specific miniDV player that connects to the tv etc?

Any certain models that you know of that you can plug a small microphone into?

MikeB · 02-20-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sosa

And say we want to show these miniDV recordings on a tv. Should I be able to use RCA cables for that or do I need a specific miniDV player that connects to the tv etc?

Any certain models that you know of that you can plug a small microphone into?

Most mid-range and up Sony models have an external mic plug. Search for one that has either RCA out or a cable adapter that will allow you to do this.

tony286 · 02-20-2007, 01:26 PM

30 minutes is a long time for a home movie, I think the dvd's will be watched more then having to connect the cam everytime you want to watch it.

Star 69 · 02-20-2007, 03:41 PM

Mini DV for sure! DVD camcorders suck

notabook · 02-20-2007, 03:53 PM

Mini DV, way easier to edit.

Tiffany Preston · 02-20-2007, 03:59 PM

Mini DV better i use to buy dvd camera and not good they day you have 30 minute per dvd but they remove 9 minutes for the memory and you have only 21 minutes to record ! Mini DV

Better choice honey !

Chris · 02-20-2007, 04:26 PM

i used to think for small personal shit that minidvd as it was the "new" thing but minidvds take forever to rip onto the computer
only 30 minutes

then i bought a hard disk camera
<3

only thing is - permanent storage became an issue and now i have 2 500gb externals filled and working on a 3rd

the files are insanely large ut compress nicely

Tat2Jr · 02-20-2007, 05:37 PM

Mini-DV. If it's important enough to record, do it right. VERY easy to hook a DVcamera up to a TV, and then you've got the footage done correctly if you ever want to edit some home movies together. DVD is MPEG2 which is a pain to edit with, and which will be MUCH higher compressed as it's recorded.

Mini-DV.

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 02-20-2007, 06:12 PM

A Sony miniDv is what you want... I have owned one for a couple years, it has held up great and does the job better then needed. It doubles as a webcam, you can use sd cards with some, they have firewire support, you can plug them in the tv, they have remotes... The list goes on!

Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE · 02-20-2007, 06:13 PM

Buy the way, jvc, panasonic and most other brands suck... SOny is the way to go, I have not tried a Canon or Nik...

Steve Awesome · 02-20-2007, 08:21 PM

MiniDV. I've got a Panasonic although the controls are a little odd (Sonys are almost always user friendly) but I got a deal on it. Too much compression on harddrive camcorders unfortunately (but they sure are small).

TCAP · 02-20-2007, 08:34 PM

I recently got a Sony hard disk camcorder and love it. Yes the files are compressed but for outputting to web video only it doesn't make a difference as it'll all get compressed anyway.

Jace · 02-20-2007, 08:37 PM

neither, get the hard disk camcorder....can't believe they haven't been doing that since the beginning

Sosa · 02-20-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jace

neither, get the hard disk camcorder....can't believe they haven't been doing that since the beginning

we will just be recording a computer most of the time with this. Sitting there recording actions on a computer screen. You still think this is the best option and resonably priced? Have a link to a model that you like?

Cash · 02-21-2007, 01:25 AM

I prefer DVD over miniDV, I even have a Sony DCR-DVD405 and it's working great ! A mini-DVD can last approx. (in HQ mode, which is recommended), around 20 min., but if you buy 3-4 -RW or +RW , you re-record your mini-DVDs, so no need for others ... And those you can record in one big standard DVD. If you wanna get it from a reputable store, here you have one:
Sony DCR-DVD 405
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Jace · 02-21-2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sosa

we will just be recording a computer most of the time with this. Sitting there recording actions on a computer screen. You still think this is the best option and resonably priced? Have a link to a model that you like?

http://auctions.overstock.com/item/38706987

rowan · 02-21-2007, 02:18 AM

Both DVD and hard drive camcorders compress the stream a lot more aggressively in order to cram it into a relatively limited space. MiniDV will have higher overall quality, particularly when the camera or objects are moving fast.

A quick web search suggests that an 8cm DVD can store 1.4Gb, which for 30 mins recording time means a raw stream speed of about 6Mbit/sec. MiniDV uses the DV codec, which outputs data at about 25Mbit/sec.

A hard drive camcorder that supports DV would be near perfect - the least amount of compression but more than 80 mins recording time (assuming the HD is bigger than 17Gb)

02-20-2007, 11:32 AM	#1
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	MiniDV or DVD camcorder? My wife is looking around to purchase a camcorder for little things. Not shooting porn movies or anything like that lol. Should we look at a MiniDV or DVD model? The midrange sony models decent? How long can I record to a DVD compared to MiniDV?

02-20-2007, 11:44 AM	#2
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02-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#3
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02-20-2007, 01:00 PM	#4
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	And say we want to show these miniDV recordings on a tv. Should I be able to use RCA cables for that or do I need a specific miniDV player that connects to the tv etc? Any certain models that you know of that you can plug a small microphone into?

02-20-2007, 01:26 PM	#6
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	30 minutes is a long time for a home movie, I think the dvd's will be watched more then having to connect the cam everytime you want to watch it.

02-20-2007, 03:59 PM	#9
Tiffany Preston Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,555	Mini DV better i use to buy dvd camera and not good they day you have 30 minute per dvd but they remove 9 minutes for the memory and you have only 21 minutes to record ! Mini DV Better choice honey ! __________________ Tiffany Preston ICQ: 491-139-605 There is a New Chick on the Block ! www.TiffanyPreston.com www.Mybestfetish.com www.NaughtySarahathome.com www.mykinkysister.com www.Nastynaughtybitches.com www.RussiansLikeItBig.com

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02-20-2007, 05:37 PM	#11
Tat2Jr Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,882	Mini-DV. If it's important enough to record, do it right. VERY easy to hook a DVcamera up to a TV, and then you've got the footage done correctly if you ever want to edit some home movies together. DVD is MPEG2 which is a pain to edit with, and which will be MUCH higher compressed as it's recorded. Mini-DV. __________________ NICHE MONEY >> Ass Worship • Panties • Solo Teen • Pantyhose Serving up exclusive fetish sites since 1997!

02-20-2007, 06:12 PM	#12
Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE North Coast Pimp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 304-534-757 Posts: 9,395	A Sony miniDv is what you want... I have owned one for a couple years, it has held up great and does the job better then needed. It doubles as a webcam, you can use sd cards with some, they have firewire support, you can plug them in the tv, they have remotes... The list goes on!

02-20-2007, 06:13 PM	#13
Jon Clark - BANNED FOR LIFE North Coast Pimp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 304-534-757 Posts: 9,395	Buy the way, jvc, panasonic and most other brands suck... SOny is the way to go, I have not tried a Canon or Nik...

02-20-2007, 08:21 PM	#14
Steve Awesome Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mid-West! Posts: 1,575	MiniDV. I've got a Panasonic although the controls are a little odd (Sonys are almost always user friendly) but I got a deal on it. Too much compression on harddrive camcorders unfortunately (but they sure are small). __________________ *The AbbieCash Porn Network. Billing processing by CCBILL. Join our affiliate program today*. RealDollSex \| AbbieTeen \| GamerChicks \| ModelTexans \| HottieCams Nintendo 3DS Porn Blog \| Steve's Adult Industry Blog \| Abbie Bueller's Porn Blog

02-20-2007, 08:34 PM	#15
TCAP Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 222	I recently got a Sony hard disk camcorder and love it. Yes the files are compressed but for outputting to web video only it doesn't make a difference as it'll all get compressed anyway.

02-20-2007, 08:37 PM	#16
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	neither, get the hard disk camcorder....can't believe they haven't been doing that since the beginning

02-21-2007, 01:25 AM	#18
Cash Click on my TCG signature Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 20,825	I prefer DVD over miniDV, I even have a Sony DCR-DVD405 and it's working great ! A mini-DVD can last approx. (in HQ mode, which is recommended), around 20 min., but if you buy 3-4 -RW or +RW , you re-record your mini-DVDs, so no need for others ... And those you can record in one big standard DVD. If you wanna get it from a reputable store, here you have one: Sony DCR-DVD 405 If you get one, you can ask me for more info and tips about it, on icq 30160426 __________________ $9.95/month for 15000 GB bandwidth monthly, unlimited (sub)domains and MySQL5, PHP4/5, 500 GB disk storage! ; use any of these invitation codes: 216263692101; 408636009193; 846090586647; my ICQ 30160426! Last edited by Cash; 02-21-2007 at 01:26 AM..

02-21-2007, 02:18 AM	#20
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Both DVD and hard drive camcorders compress the stream a lot more aggressively in order to cram it into a relatively limited space. MiniDV will have higher overall quality, particularly when the camera or objects are moving fast. A quick web search suggests that an 8cm DVD can store 1.4Gb, which for 30 mins recording time means a raw stream speed of about 6Mbit/sec. MiniDV uses the DV codec, which outputs data at about 25Mbit/sec. A hard drive camcorder that supports DV would be near perfect - the least amount of compression but more than 80 mins recording time (assuming the HD is bigger than 17Gb)