04-07-2006, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by solfranbeth
when a mini DV is transfered to a DVD using a stand-alone burner via FIREwire, is the video still compressed via MPEG-2?
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Yes. MPEG2 is the standard file format for DVD's.
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Originally Posted by solfranbeth
If so, isn't the end result that the video quality is the same as it would be if shot on a DVD camcorder?
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Generally yes, if you get a good DVD camcorder like the Sony DCR-403 which appears to be very popular, or possibly the newer Sony models which are replacing it such as the Sony DCR-DVD405 or 505. There are other manufacturer models, based on the forums here they do not seem to be as popular.
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Originally Posted by solfranbeth
I have no real desire to edit, and am aware of the media costs/differences/recording time, etc., but I just want to shoot my daughter's volleyball and basketball games and play them back in the best possible quality in slow motion. I would appreciate everyone's input on this. If the end result is the same, I personally prefer to have a DVD camcorder; I love the convenience. Thanks in advance.
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Then you should get a DVD camcorder.
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