... and also are mini-dv tapes compatible with DV-cam cameras and dvcam tapes compatible with mini-dv cameras? I always thought that the terms mini-dv and dv-cam were interchangeble but now i hear they're not... if anyone could clarify, that'd be awesome!
2006-10-18 18:21:30 · 2 answers · asked by pb 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
Wikipedia says that MiniDV and DVCAM (which is for Sony cameras) use the same cassettes and record the same way, but DVCAM moves the tape 50% faster and thus records one-third less on the same tape as MiniDV. DVCAM can read MiniDV but not vice versa. DVCAM is aimed at the semi-pro market.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV
2006-10-18 18:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by Keith H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are Just Reduced size Digital Video Cameras!
As easy as That!
2006-10-18 18:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋