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Digital8 vs mini DV : Learn the difference between Digital8 and mini DV,
Do you want to get hold of a DV camcorder to transfer your tapes to digital?
Should you get a Digital8 or a mini DV camcorder?
Are you wondering what's the difference between these two DV camcorders?
This video will explain the matter.
Let's look at their similarities first.
Digital8 and mini DV are both DV formats.
They have the same video bitstream specs.
Both have a resolution of 500 lines.
They come with Firewire connections for lossless video transfer.
Now to the differences.
Digital8 is a Sony proprietary DV format.
Only Sony manufactured Digital8 camcorders and tapes.
mini-DV is a universal DV format.
mini DV camcorders were manufactured by different companies.
Digital8 and mini-DV have different tape sizes.
You can't play a mini DV tape on a Digital8 camcorder and vice versa.
Digital8 camcorders can play analog Video8 and Hi8 tapes.
mini DV camcorders can play only digital mini DV tapes.
Digital8 camcorders were made for the consumer market.
mini DV camcorders were made for the consumer and prosumer markets.
mini DV can be used with 3-CCD cameras like the Sony DCR-VX2100.
There were also the 3-CCD pro models like the Panasonic Pro AG-DVC20
The maximum tape length of Digital8 is 90 minutes.
The maximum tape length of mini DV is 60 minutes.
