No, you are not able to convert mini DVDs into regular DVDs. The two are mutually exclusive and cannot be converted from one to the other, unfortunately.
You can review and purchase a mini dv DVD on the following site: http://www.tapeonline.com/mini-dv?gclid=CLm0o7776qkCFSN5gwodJH-naw. They have great resolution.
Mini DV is another name for a regular DV cassette. It is a digital video format which several electronics companies market such as Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Phillips,
Well it depends on the mini dv and the content it holds. Although this transfer would depend on length on video that is on your mini dv, it will also depend on the hardware you're using to do the transfer.
Yes you can use a mini dv converter to watch movies on your ipad. Just go to this site http://www.dvdtoipads.com/guide/convert-mini-dv-videos-to-ipad.html and follow the steps .
Mini DV decks are used for playing, editing or otherwise fiddling with Mini DV tapes and footage shot on a Mini DV handheld camera.
The following extensions are recogonized MPEG-4, DV, or .mov files Just convert your DVD files to those format files, then you can import it to your iMovie with a DVD ripper software
There is a great wikipedia article on mini dv. It can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV. It will teach you all you need to know about mini dv including pros and cons.
A bunch of third party after market mini dv accessories are available for mini dv.. Try www.ebay.com an d also, www.amazon.com for more information.
I think, first of all, you should capture your files from the camcorder, then use DVD authoring software to convert the files to DVD and burn them into discs. I'd recommend you try the Womble MPEG Video Wizard DVD to edit the file and create dvds. It's very intuitive, fast editing and easy-to-use. I bet you'll love it.
The cost of a Mini DVD Camera depends on what source you order from. Best Buy has the Panasonic for $79.99. Sony has a high-definition Camcorder starting at $1,998.00
One may find information on mini dv storage at http://www.deltamedia.com/mini-dv-storage.html. More information may be found here: http://www.videouniversity.com/shop/mini-dv-storage-rack-holds-50-mini-dvs or here: http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Tape-Storage-Rack-Tapes/dp/B000ILK1NM.
The first mini DV camera was made in the year 1983. The company that manufactured the first mini DV camera is Sony. Since then many other companies followed suit.