MiniDV Camcorders
High-Quality Video on a Budget
The Panasonic PV-GS500, Panasonic PV-GS300, and JVC GR-X5US each have three CCD sensors--contributing to their very high video quality.
Camcorders that record to mini-DVD discs have become increasingly popular with consumers, because you can pop their discs directly into a DVD player and watch the video you just shot. But camcorders that record to MiniDV tape continue to be less expensive than the mini-DVD models, plus they offer one big advantage: easier video editing.
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