Definitions for "MiniDV"
MiniDV is the leading digital format, it is smaller than a Digital8 camcorder, and the tape is very compact (about 1/12th of the size of the VHS tape). Its recording capability is up to two hours at 500 lines of resolution. It has the highest resolution and smallest dimensions of all consumer video recording formats.
Strictly for camcorders, MiniDV is the leading digital format. About the size of a matchbox, the tape is very compact and can record up to two hours at 500 lines of resolution. It has the highest resolution and smallest dimensions of all consumer video recording formats.
A 1/4-inch “evaporated metal” digital tape format officially introduced for sale in 1995. In 1994, more than 50 companies and various manufacturers agreed on the MiniDV format. Sony was the first to develop a MiniDV camcorder, one year later.