It really depends on if one is willing to buy a used camcorder or not. (I'm guessing you're talking about a "mini DV digital camcorder," correct?) Buying one used can cost up to around $1500 new, but the same camcorder costs only about $800 used (this is the "Canon GL2 MiniDV Digital Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom" we're talking about). (http://www.Amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=mini+dvd+digital+camcorder&x=0&y=0)
Depending on the store the Mini DV camcorder will range in price. Online there are prices ranging from anywhere $150 to over $350 in prices for this product.
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,
Mini DV decks are used for playing, editing or otherwise fiddling with Mini DV tapes and footage shot on a Mini DV handheld camera.
Mini DV cameras are digital camcorders that do not use film. You can review and compare a variety of models at http://www.amazon.com/Digital-MiniDV-Camcorders-Camera-Photo/b?ie=UTF8&node=754484.
You can review a mini dv Sony system on the following site: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DCRHC40-Digital-Handycam-Camcorder/dp/B0001BVHL4. You need to register to review.
The average mini dv players are usually about ten inches by 11 inchis, so they are extremely portable and dont take up too much space.http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=219664
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.
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.
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.
No, there is no distinction between Digital Validation Document DV and Folder DV. "Digital Validation Document" is a general term referring to any digital record used for validation, regardless of its format or where it is stored.
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.