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Videomaker Forums » Topic: HDD vs. DV: Is Quality Compromised? http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Topic: HDD vs. DV: Is Quality Compromised? en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:55:02 +0000 Eventvideoguy on "HDD vs. DV: Is Quality Compromised?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdd-vs-dv-is-quality-compromised#post-46282 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:08:14 +0000 Eventvideoguy 46282@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ "If you are recording video as the DV codec to a HDD camcorder, the image quality will be the same as recording to miniDV. There should not be a difference in image quality between HHD and tape when they are both recording the same video codec." I don't think I have ever seen a HDD camcorder that recorded to any codec other than MPEG. It would be nice if they were available with other codecs though. With these 60/80/120 GB HDD camcorders they have out now, there is plenty of space to record for quality DV instead of this MPEG crap. The problem with MPEG is that it is difficult to edit and you loose stuff while you do. robgrauert on "HDD vs. DV: Is Quality Compromised?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdd-vs-dv-is-quality-compromised#post-46252 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:49:17 +0000 robgrauert 46252@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ "I plan on spending a nice chunk of savings on a one- or three-chip video camera." Don't waste your money on a one-chip camera. Buy a three-chip camera. To answer your question, the image quality of your video IS NOT determined by what you are recording to. If you are recording video as the DV codec to a HDD camcorder, the image quality will be the same as recording to miniDV. There should not be a difference in image quality between HHD and tape when they are both recording the same video codec. As for suggesting a camera...what is your budget? Simply saying you don't want "unnecessary luxuries" and that you want a "deal" is meaningless because everyone has their own opinion on what is an unnecessary luxury and a deal. So, what's your budget. Even better, visit <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bhphotovideo.com</a> and search for cameras you may be interested in and come back with specific questions rather than the most broad question anyone interested in video could ask. HighKalibur on "HDD vs. DV: Is Quality Compromised?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hdd-vs-dv-is-quality-compromised#post-46242 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:12:25 +0000 HighKalibur 46242@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I know little about the technical aspects of cameras. I plan on spending a nice chunk of savings on a one- or three-chip video camera. I love the convenience of direct-to-hard drive storage. However, I have never been able to get a definite answer as to whether or not I am losing picture quality by not recording it to a DV Tape. Is this the case?<o:p></o:p> What is the difference in quality when recording on a HDD or DV tape? Is there one? <o:p></o:p> Also, as far as filmmaking goes, can anyone suggest a great starter camera (until now I have used camcorders) for an independent filmmaker that produces good picture without unnecessary luxury accessories. In other words I’m looking for a great ‘deal’ camera. <o:p></o:p>