HDV camcorders and decks
Camcorders and decks that record or play HDV on MiniDV-size tape. Check each item's recording format and DV out before capturing. 15 items indexed in hdv camcorders and decks, including Sony, Canon. Recorded weights: 0.55–5.4 kg across 11 items with that specification.
- Canon XH A1Discontinued
- DV out
- Yes – IEEE 1394 DV terminal
- DV over USB
- No – no USB port listed
- Canon XH G1Discontinued
- DV out
- Yes – IEEE 1394 DV terminal
- DV over USB
- No – no USB port listed
- Canon XL H1Discontinued
- DV out
- Yes – IEEE 1394 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – no USB port listed
- Sony HDR-HC9Discontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – USB mini-B for stills; USB Streaming not supported
- Sony HVR-A1JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – not listed by Sony
- Sony HVR-HD1000JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV
- DV over USB
- No – USB Type B not listed for DV
- Sony HVR-M10JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No USB port listed
- Sony HVR-M15AJDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 6-pin, HDV/DV
- DV over USB
- No USB port listed
- Sony HVR-M25AJDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 6-pin, HDV/DV
- DV over USB
- No USB port listed
- Sony HVR-M35JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 6-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No USB port listed
- Sony HVR-S270JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 6-pin, HDV/DV
- DV over USB
- No – not listed by Sony
- Sony HVR-V1JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – USB mini-B not listed for DV
- Sony HVR-Z1JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – not listed by Sony
- Sony HVR-Z5JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 4-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – not listed by Sony
- Sony HVR-Z7JDiscontinued
- DV out
- Yes – i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 6-pin, HDV/DV in/out
- DV over USB
- No – not listed by Sony
Guides
- GearMath MiniDV Extraction Tool
- How to capture MiniDV on a Mac (Sequoia and Tahoe)
- How to capture MiniDV on Windows 11
- Which camcorders send DV over USB?
- MiniDV transfer prices in the UK
Three ways to digitise your tapes
1. DIY with your own kit
Use the GearMath MiniDV Extraction Tool with your own camcorder or deck and cables. Coming soon.
2. Rent the kit, then use the tool
No working camcorder? Renting is a great option: hire a MiniDV camera or deck with all its cables, capture with the tool, send it back.
- Yellow Cactus: Panasonic NV-DS5B MiniDV camcorder, £45/day
- New Day Pictures, Kingston: Sony GV-HD700E MiniDV/HDV deck, £40/day
- DV Camera Hire, London W1: MiniDV camcorders, from £75 + VAT/day
- Jim's Retro Video Club via Hygglo: Sony VX2100 package, £65/day
Prices as listed on 18 Oct 2026.
3. Done for you
Send your tapes to Yellow Cactus, the MiniDV partner of GearMath, and they handle everything. It costs more than DIY.
Price: quote from Yellow Cactus.
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