Making Movies with MiniDV

There's no question that the MiniDV camcorder format is joining VHS-C and other tape-based formats in the proverbial dust bin of history. But according to Time Magazine, some people are still using it to film feature-length movies.

Some technologies that get passed over by the latest and greatest still manage to retain a following - mostly artistic types dedicated to keeping some old fashion techniques alive.  In the Time piece, it seems the film-makers went to MiniDV for budget reasons, not aesthetic ones. If you're in the market for your own budget camcorder, check out our list of the best.

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