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New Camcorders Can Record Directly To DVD
Today's digital video cameras come in two basic varieties: those that use Mini-DV
cassettes and those that use DVDs. The Good Housekeeping Institute evaluated a
few models of each. Here's the lowdown:
Mini-DV cassettes have been the standard option for most camcorders for years.
These tapes need to be rewound and then connected by wire to your TV for
viewing. Tape time: up to 90 minutes. The latest generation of video cameras,
however, can record directly to DVD. The downfall: These cameras can hold only
30 minutes of high-quality video. Both types of camcorders delivered equally
crisp, colorful pictures in Institute tests, but the DVD camcorder proved to be
the most convenient.
Among Mini-DV camcorders, the Institute's top pick was the Sony HC42 ($600;
877-865-7669; www.sonystyle.com). It was the best-priced model tested and has
great zoom lens capabilities.
If you're looking for a DVD camcorder, try the Hitachi DZGX20A ($999;
800-448-2244; www.hitachi.us/tv). Although it is pricier than the Sony, it has
excellent sound and picture quality plus an editing feature that lets you fade
and rearrange the order of scenes right in the camera.
Keep in mind that DVDs can be made from Mini-DV tapes, but that does require
using a computer with DVD software or a DVD recorder that accepts video playback
from your camcorder.
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| There are 4 standard formats. D10 and D18 are not
as common. A DVD-5 (single sided) DVD-Video disc will hold nominally 133 minutes of high quality MPEG-2 encoded video, together with three surround-sound audio channels and four subtitle channels. (Without video compression one DVD-5 disc would hold only about 3 minutes of video). A DVD-9 (dual layer) disc increases the playing time to 240 minutes of continuous video. A DVD-10 (double sided) disc will hold a nominal 133 minutes on each side (ie 266 minutes in all), but the disc needs to be turned over to play the other side. A DVD-18 (dual layer, doubled sided) disc can hold 240 minutes on each side and the disc also needs to be turned over to play the other side. Most DVD is D9 or D5 format. DVD-Cloner can clone D9 to just ONE DVDr/rw disc (D5 format) without evident losing. |