You already know that having a digital-video (DV) camcorder lets you use your Mac to edit high-quality video. But there’s more: DV camcorders not only provide excellent image quality and superfast ...

Canon announced it has added to its prosumer line a new digital camcorder that is the first mini-DV model to include a 20x optical zoom lens. Called the GL1, the new Canon camcorder is designed for ...

I'd like to start off by saying I'm very new to all of this so please exuse my ignorance.<BR><BR>I know that there are threads asking about which MiniDV camcorder to get, but, I feel my situation is ...

The new BR-DV3000U VTR offers IEEE-1394 (“Firewire”) compatibility, an RS-422A interface and optional RM-G30U wired remote. JVC Professional Products has introduced the GY-DV5000U professional DV ...

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eCost has a refurbished JVC GR-DA30 on sale for $119.99 plus shipping. It's an entry-level model, but with some impressive features. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of ...

From what I've read, it seems miniDV camcorders read through the ccds and then use DV compression (5:1 is it?) to put it on the miniDV tape. Is it possible to bypass the compression on a camcorder and ...

The picture and audio quality of the Sharp VL-Z7U is comparable to other DV cameras that I’ve seen and used. Great audio and video aside, if your camera is a bear to hold and operate, then it’s not ...

Many older-model camcorders use MiniDV tapes as their medium for recording video and audio. MiniDV, or Mini Digital Video, is an analog format that, like all analog formats, is susceptible to ...

If you’ve been hesitant about retiring your antiquated VHS or Hi8 camcorder and springing for a DV model, now may be a good time to take the leap. We looked at a host of recent offerings that cost ...