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What’s DV or Mini DV?

DV is short for "digital video," while MiniDV is a tape format (a small digital videotape) used in the latest camcorders.

What’s a DVD camcorder?

It's a video camera that records directly to a mini-DVD disc that will work in any DVD player. Downside? MiniDV usually has better image quality.

What's image stabilization?

This feature keeps your shaky hand from ruining a good home movie, and is now pretty standard issue. Don't go without it, unless you're a human tripod.

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