Flash Memory Vs Mini DV (Digital Video) Camcorders.
Written by Eddie Lamb   
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 07:06
When it comes to picking out camcorders and finding what is right for you it's worth it to shop around, consider what needs you have that should be met by your future purchase and what kind of quality you're in need of. The two most popular formats are those that record on Mini DV tapes and those that record onto flash memory cards.
by EddieLamb


When it comes to picking out camcorders and finding what is right for you it's worth it to shop around, consider what needs you have that should be met by your future purchase and what kind of quality you're in need of. The two most popular formats are those that record on Mini DV tapes and those that record onto flash memory cards.

Mini DV records Digital Video onto a small cassette and has been one of the most popular formats to use for the last several years. This has been a popular format for student and independent filmmakers, because the end product can be altered so as to look like film. The Flash based camcorders, however, use small SD cards to save data onto.

Usually one of the first things to consider is the price. You can usually get a Flash camera cheaper, but often times sacrifice quality in exchange. While DV Cameras are more expensive, their tapes are not usually reusable. The SD cards that Flash Cameras use are fairly indestructible and can be used over and over again.

Flash memory camcorders are easy to transfer onto your computer. You simply eject a flash card, in many cases a standard SD card and insert it into any manner of card reader, found on most contemporary computers and your video is ready to be uploaded to your website or emailed to loved ones half the world away. Typical Mini DV Cameras have cables that are often sold separately, and need to be hooked to a computer and transferred into a video-capturing program before they can be used.

However, there are exceptions to this. Many lower end models of Mini DV camcorders lack the quality of their middle ground counterparts. Whereas some of the higher end camcorders that record onto flash memory cards are comparable to, if not capable of exceeding, the quality of typical Mini DV camera.

So, if you're wanting to shoot a video to help you break into the independent film scene, Mini DV would seem to be what you're looking for. If you just want to shoot some family videos on a budget a Flash Based camera is likely the best choice for you.

But, you should keep in mind that camcorders come in a variety of models and one shouldn't be hasty in making up their mind. Regardless of the general features and benefits of Flash based and Mini DV camcorders, there are a lot of different features in each and every model out there and it's not a bad idea to check reviews of them via the internet prior to making an expensive commitment to owning some new, state of the art electronics.

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