Using the controller that comes with your SR-DVM700, you simply press dubbing, and up pops a menu with all the dubbing options the machine provides. You can copy data from the HDD onto a DVD or DV tape, transfer DVD information onto the HDD or a DV tape, and, of course, copy DV tape onto either a DVD or the HDD.

JVC GR-DVM1 Mini DV Camcorder. Format DV; Lens 10:1 optical zoom, 100:1 digital zoom, 4.5-45mm focal length, 2-speed power zoom, f/1.6, inner focus, telemacro; Image sensor 1/3-inch CCD, 570,000 pixels; Viewfinder 2.5-inch LCD display; Focus Auto, inner manual; Maximum shutter speed 1/2000th of a second; Exposure Auto, Iris Lock; White balance

$1,000 Panasonic Consumer Electronics One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 (800) 211-PANA www.panasonic.com Panasonic's new PV-DC252 Mini DV camcorder is

JVCs pairing of a MiniDV player/recorder with an S-VHS player/recorder could very well make some Mini DV camcorder owners ecstatic. For Mini DV shooters at all experience levels who wish to edit lengthy Mini DV program material, finish to Super VHS or make dubs to or from either format, this unit could be worth the $2,000 list price.

Without an accessory shoe, adding accessories to the camcorder (i.e. lights, shotgun mics) will come as a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there’s an 1/8" mini mic input for shooters hoping to get a little more control with their audio. Another beneficial feature is the S-Video connector (out only).

DV audio in (as part of IEEE-1394) Audio outputs: line out = stereo RCA jacks (two sets); DV audio out (as part of IEEE-1394) Other connectors: DV terminal, 4-pin (compliant with IEEE-1394); wired remote=3.5mm mini-phone jack (for AG-A11) Power requirements: 120VAC, 50-60 Hz input frequency Power consumption: 19 watts (4.5 watts when in standby)

Case in point: the new JVC GR-DVM90U mini dv digital camcorder. Weighing in at only 1.3 pounds, this dainty little camcorder has a lot to offer to the beginner to intermediate videographer who wants to move into the digital world. The GR-DVM90U mini DV works great as a digital still camera too. Best of all, it fits in your pocket.

Weight (sans tape and battery): 15 oz. STRENGTHS. External mike & headphone jacks Manual controls Digital still capability with Memory Stick WEAKNESSES. No numeric manual shutter speed Uncomfortable for large hands PERFORMANCE TIMES. Pause to Record: 1.5 seconds Power-up to Record: 4.5 seconds Fast-forward/Rewind: 2 minutes, 45 seconds (30-min ...

Panasonic’s DVC10 Mini DV camcorder has a professional look, includes a plethora of manual features and produces images that put it up there with the big boys. The ability to override AGC will make the DVC10 attractive to serious amateurs and entry level professionals alike, but the unit’s lightweight construction makes it feel distinctly ...

As the Mini DV format becomes more popular, many users of all formats are looking for a way to edit their footage to DV. Panasonic’s new editing DV deck, the AG-DV2000, offers prosumers and advanced hobbyists a solution. With insert editing and a built-in edit controller, this deck offers a great way to edit Mini DV or full-size DV tapes.