Many older-model camcorders use MiniDV tapes as their medium for recording video and audio. MiniDV, or Mini Digital Video, is an analog format that, like all analog formats, is susceptible to ...

MiniDV camcorders record up to 90 minutes of high-quality video on a digital tape the size of a matchbox. The tapes are relatively inexpensive—less than $4 each if you buy in bulk—and widely ...

LifeFlix makes it easy to import Mini-DV tapes from your camcorder to QuickTime movies for digital archiving, or quickly create MP4 movies to share online.

MiniDV tapes ought to work between different camera brands. I've switched tapes successfully between Canon and Sony MiniDV camcorders. That said, the manual for one of my cameras says something ...

How to Erase Mini DV Tapes. ... To extend the life of your mini DV tapes and your mini DV camcorder, store both in a dry, cool environment away from dust and moisture. Brandon Getty.

Like dinosaurs, tape-based camcorders once ruled the Earth, ... If you're curious, however, each MiniDV tape holds a fixed amount of footage, say 60 minutes of standard-def footage.