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Sarasdad wrote on 3/23/2005, 9:54 AM

In layman terms would upgrading to sony mini DVDCRHC-21 from digital 8 format sony be a better picture quality

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Chienworks wrote on 3/23/2005, 11:09 AM

Both MiniDV and Digital 8 record exactly the same signal, so there's no difference there. However, there might still be differences in the quality of the lens and the image sensor CCD. Generally a larger lens allows a sharper and brighter image (but not always). A larger CCD usually has better resolution (but not always). If you can determine that the MiniDV camcorder has a better lens or CCD than the digital 8 camcorder then it may be worth it. Don't switch because of the recording format though since they're identical.

Sarasdad wrote on 3/23/2005, 12:11 PM

thanks, the difference in lens is one has cari zeiss lens other does not.I believe the ccd is larger. trv 480 sony and dcr-hc21 sony are the two cameras

shmulb wrote on 3/24/2005, 6:07 AM

Check them out at camcorderinfo.com. They both have the same size CCD and although the one does not say Zeis on the lens it is probably the same lens.