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MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

by Emily Price
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MiniDV is the most popular format for digital camcorders today. MiniDV camcorders have up to 530 lines of resolution, making them an ideal choice for professional videographers as well as consumers. The camcorders are typically very compact in size and record digital video onto a small magnetic tape, with each MiniDV tape able to record 60 minutes of video at a regular recording speed, or 90 minutes in LP mode. MiniDV camcorders usually connect to a home computer via firewire, where their video can be edited and put on a VHS tape, burned to DVD, or uploaded to the internet. MiniDV camcorders have up to 530 lines of resolution, making them an ideal choice for professional videographers as well as consumers.

Here are camcorder reviews of some of the MiniDV camcorders on the market today. You may also want to read Top MiniDV Camcorders for a look at the best MiniDV camcorders available.

Canon MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

  • Canon Optura 600 Review
  • Canon Elura 100 Review
  • JVC MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

  • JVC GR-D370 Camcorder Review
  • Samsung MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

  • Samsung SC-D363 Camcorder Review
  • Sony MiniDV Camcorder Reviews

  • Sony DCR-H26 Camcorder Review
  • Sony DCR-HC36 Camcorder Review
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