MiniDV camcorders with DV over USB

Camcorders whose manufacturer documents sending DV over USB. FireWire/i.LINK (IEEE 1394) remains the reliable way to capture DV bit-for-bit. 5 items indexed in minidv camcorders with dv over usb, including Panasonic. Recorded weights: 0.42–0.7 kg across 4 items with that specification.

  • Panasonic NV-GS150Discontinued
    DV out
    Yes – IEEE 1394 (DV) in/out
    DV over USB
    Yes – Panasonic lists USB 2.0 video transfer (camera → PC) with its USB DV driver
  • Panasonic NV-GS250Discontinued
    DV out
    Yes – IEEE 1394 (DV) in/out
    DV over USB
    Yes – Panasonic lists USB 2.0 video transfer (camera → PC) with its USB DV driver
  • Panasonic NV-GS300Discontinued
    DV out
    Yes – IEEE 1394 (DV) in/out
    DV over USB
    Yes – USB 2.0 high-speed video transfer (deck → PC), USB Video Class DV driver
  • Panasonic NV-GS320Discontinued
    DV out
    Yes – IEEE 1394 (DV) in/out
    DV over USB
    Yes – Panasonic lists USB 2.0 video transfer (camera → PC) with its USB DV driver
  • Panasonic NV-GS400KDiscontinued
    DV out
    Yes – IEEE 1394 (DV) in/out
    DV over USB
    Yes – USB 2.0 video transfer (camera → PC only)

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