Has DVD-RAM technology for digital camcorders been obsoleted?

Question

I purchased an Hitachi digital camcorder a little over three years ago. The owners manual describes in detail how movies recorded on DVD-RAM discs can be edited on a computer with the software provided, and can also be converted into .wav format in order to be more easily shared, emailed, etc.

I have never done this as I typically have always purchased DVD-R discs (they record just fine, but can't be edited on my PC). I have been trying for the last month to find DVD-RAM discs and for the life of me I can't find them. Best Buy, Walmart, Ritz Camera, Radio Shack, etc. etc. I finally found some on a couple of obscure web sites linked with Amazon. (DVD-RW, DVD-R+ etc. discs do not work with this camcorder.)

This has left me wondering, did DVD-RAM technology become obsolete? I feel like it was a bad decision to buy this particular camcorder and the technology may have moved on to where I should upgrade.

Answer 1

DVD-R is not obsolete- yes they can be edited on the PC, it just takes some time, patience and being a little clever. The right program works good too!

I use Nero, you can use virtual dub mod to convert it then open it with Windows Movie Maker to edit.

Check here-

http://cgi.ebay.com/50-Mini-DVD-R-3-for-All-DVD-Camcorders-Free-Sleeves_W0QQitemZ160190825785QQihZ006QQcategoryZ64332QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.amazon.com/Ridata-1-46-Mini-DVD-R-Discs/dp/B000J660VI

Answer 2

Onto DVD is fine as long as its an RW you can't edit an R). If you intend to edit - it means you have to put it on the pc anyway so you might as well get a digital

Answer 3

yes,

I use to play with the camera and edit on my PC but, i've been having the same diffculty of finding the correct DVD-RAM discs :\



gave up....

Answer 4

Frys has them. I was just there 2 weeks ago.