Why on earth would anyone even consider buying a standard def mini dv camera anymore is beyond me. If you're wondering what consumer grade mini-dv camera would best suit you in your gifts for him quest, then look no further than the Panasonic HDC-SD1 HD Camera. We get asked the question, what is the best mini dv camera to buy, and as technology changes so quickly, it's always a hard answer to give. What we do know is that the price of HD cameras is coming down into the normal stratosphere. This particular camera is just a hair over a grand, and for the image quality on a 16:9 frame, you would be hard pressed to find a better camera for a better price.
