7 Reasons Your Next Camcorder Should Be DV
There's nothing wrong with analog camcorders, but there are many good reasons your next camcorder should be digital.Ask someone using a DV camcorder why they chose DV over an analog format and you are likely to get an ear full. If you are looking for reasons to upgrade to DV, look no further. Here are a number of advantages that simply can't be ignored.
1. Superior Image Quality
If you want the best image quality available in a consumer video format, DV is the only choice. We all want to be able to take pride in our video productions and DV provides results that rival the pros. While judging video quality is (to some extent) subjective, DV's superior quality is quite obvious. Roughly speaking, VHS shows 240 lines of resolution, while Hi8 might show 400, but DV has the potential to display over 500 lines of resolution. While new MPEG-2 format HD camcorders from JVC have even higher potential resolution and may be the wave of the future, DV currently dominates th…
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