Is there a video camcorder that records right to disk?

Question

Is there such thing as a videocamcorder that records right to a disk? If so, what kind of disk and what will it play in (DVD player, computer, etc.) Also, does anyone have any suggestions of models if there is such a thing, ideas on price, etc? Thanks!

Answer 1

There are models that record to mini-DVD's produced by all the major manufacturers (Sony, Panasonic, JVC, Samsung, Canon, etc).

The disk is a DVD format, but smaller in size, so it only holds like 1.5 Gigabytes, instead of the full 4.7 Gigabytes of a full size DVD. Just like VHS tapes, you can record different lengths of time based on the quality selected (20 minutes at highest quality to over an hour at lower quality settings).

If you look closely at your DVD player, it likely has either something in the center that spins the disc (so it can easily spin a smaller DVD) or an inner "ring" where the small format discs will sit when they are played. Almost all modern DVD players will have no problem with these discs.

Price can run from $500 on up to $1000 depending on what features are available. I suggest shopping around, and trying to see which ones are most comfortable for you to use, and have feature you like.

Also, many websites have reviews of such camcorders, although the reviewers are often hung up on technical details that the typical user doesn't understand or care about. Examples include camcorderinfo.com and cnet.com.

Places like Best Buy, Circuit City, and Fry's have good selections, or if you are in New York City, check out B&H Photo Video, which has the entire range of camcorders all the way to high end professional models.

Answer 2

Sony® DCR-DVD105 DVD Handycam about
500 from Radio shack

It records right to DVDS, that will play on pretty much all the moden DVD players, as long it isn't one of the rarer suction vacuum DVD.

Answer 3

Sony and not the cheap ones.