# Which Video Recording Device Is Better?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [November 13, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-video-recording-device-is-better/274519 "2004-11-13T03:31:26Z")\
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**Author:** ![inkleberry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f17d59/32.png) [@inkleberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inkleberry)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-video-recording-device-is-better/274519/1 "2004-11-13T03:31:26Z")

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We are trying to decide between a mini DV or a digital 8 home movie camera. Any opinions which is better?