Comparing Mini Dv And Flash Memory Based Camcorders

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 tapes are small cassettes that have become one of the most popular formats to record on. They are used for allocations ranging from home videos to even some professional quality independent films. The SD cards that Flash based cameras record onto are a digital memory card used to store data, commonly used in a variety of different applications in the electronics world.

It seems as though a major factor in one's typical decision making is the price. Flash based cameras are typically of a lower price and feature less quality of recording that that of Mini DV ones. The advantage, aside from the smaller price point of these cameras, is that they film onto a format that maintains its integrity regardless of how many times it is recorded onto. Mini DV tapes are just like the antiquated VHS cassettes of years ago. With age, and if one records over the same footage tie and time again, the tape will not be able to withstand recording quality video onto it.

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.

However, comparing camcorders should be left up to the consumer. The opinion of the person using it on a daily basis is going to be the most important thing. There are a variety of resources available to help decide which is the one that suits your needs. The Internet has several sites that offer reviews for consumers, and don't hesitate to ask to borrow one from a friend to try it on for size.

by: Eddie Lamb

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