Mini DV Camcorders
MiniDV Camcorders use small cassette tapes to record video. The format has been the popular choice amongst consumers and professionals for years.
The Professional's Choice
MiniDV Camcorders record in very high quality, as the video format isn’t as compressed as other formats. Tapes are inexpensive and readily available, as they’re fairly compact they’re easy to store.
They are a good choice if you plan to edit your video in more detail. The format is supported by most video editing software and allows for frame by frame editing.