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JohnRice · 06-13-2007, 06:02 PM

I think the main point is that the DVD format is intended to be the final product only. It is expressly intended to give maximum compression at the sacrifice of the ability to return to an editable format without pretty significant loss of image quality.

Personally, the whole idea of recording to DVD in a camera always seemed foolish to me and the result of marketing minded manufacturing. Might as well produce a mostly useless product so long as it sounds good. Besides, I always wondered about the reliability of recording to DVD in a unit that will be jostled often.

06-13-2007, 06:02 PM	#7 of 8
JohnRice *John Rice* Member Location: Colorado Join Date: Jun 2000 Local Time: 01:46 PM Local Date: 09-07-2008 Posts: 8,330	Re: Mini-DV Camcorders Vs. Mini-DVD Camcorders I think the main point is that the DVD format is intended to be the final product only. It is expressly intended to give maximum compression at the sacrifice of the ability to return to an editable format without pretty significant loss of image quality. Personally, the whole idea of recording to DVD in a camera always seemed foolish to me and the result of marketing minded manufacturing. Might as well produce a mostly useless product so long as it sounds good. Besides, I always wondered about the reliability of recording to DVD in a unit that will be jostled often. They flutter behind you, your possible pasts. Some bright-eyed and crazy, some frightened and lost.