Reviews say the Sony DVR-DVD403 is simply the best DVD mpeg recorder, with image-quality that competes with the best mini DV video recorders, for example the Panasonic PV-GS250 below. While recording to mini DVDs is convenient, it is not as simple to edit photos on a PC, so that the Sony is best for those that don't care much about editing their video. Since the Sony does not have many manual features, the Panasonic is better for those that like to fiddle with settings. Reviews say image-quality is akin between this Panasonic mini DV video recorder and the Sony DVD video recorder above. Both get high scores in reviews, but the Panasonic records to cheap mini DV tapes, and the DV format is far easier to edit on a P. C. than the Sony's MPEG -2 format. And, the Panasonic has some features missing on the Sony, like a RC, manual focus ring, an accessory shoe for an external flash unit, optical image stabilization and a voice recorder for narration. The entire package is snug to hold, with well-placed controls.
Canon is not known for making massive innovations when it comes to video recorders, rather, reviews say Canon constantly and noiselessly offers strong, trustworthy, consistently good camcorders. The Canon Elura ninety gets high scores for image-quality ( though it falls a bit behind the Sony and Panasonic above ), and has a bunch of helpful, basic features, like a 20X optical zoom, digital image stabilization, responsive autofocus and intuitive menus. If you would like something more than the most cost-effective video recorder, without something as cutting edge as the Sony or Panasonic above, the Canon Elura ninety is a great worth.
This is one of the least expensive miniDV digital video recorders you should purchase, and reviewers say the Panasonic outclasses in a similar way priced video recorders from Sony and JVC. It performs much better in low light than its budget competition. Included are a few manual controls. Though reviews say the Panasonic video recorder's menus could be a bit clunky, this is the best inexpensive digital video recorder you will find, with neater features and performance than its rivals. Some new models are looking to bump tape into obsolescence. A small smattering of digital cameras can record to memory cards or an internal hard drive. Still others record to tiny DVD discs called mini DVD.
