On 6 Nov 2001 09:58:58 -0800, runski@us.ibm.com (Nin Lei) wrote:

>I am considering buying a mini-DV camcorder but I find that I need to
>use the camcorder for the playback. There are mini-DV VCRs out there
>but they are expensive. Is it practical to use a camcorder for many
>hours of playback, or is it a common practice to capture the video
>with a computer and then store it in VCD or DVD? Thanks.

Unless you are shooting a LOT of video (and can therefore
probably afford a deck, or multiple cameras), just go
ahead and use the camcorder for playback. It is cheaper
than adding a deck, and it is generally also cheaper
even if you must repair/replace the camcorder...