MiniDV, DVD, Flash Memory, Hard Disk Drive Camcorder??? Which is best?

[e:SadEyes:e]

I have a 4 month old daughter and she's starting to do very funny things that I would like to record. Thing is.... i dont know anything about camcorders. I had considered a DVD camcorder because of the convenience of just recording and being able to put it into a dvd player right away. After doing a bit of research, i found out that dvd has poor quality. I want descent quality. So I want to know:

#1 Which is better in quality??? MiniDV, DVD, Flash Memory, or Hard Drive Disk Camcorders???

#2 Which can I put into a dvd??? What would I need to be able to put it on a dvd???

I really need help with this!!!

 

[john]

Virtually ALL types of media have an acceptable quality. --- It's the recording quality that matters.
Establish which camera has the greatest DEFINITION, and use the appropriate media.
A video has to have good definition to be any good, so look for a camera with the best.
Any shop will be able to tell you, so check as many as you can before deciding.
My Cam corder uses a "Verbatim mini DVD-R" which records 1.4Gb of data and has 30 minutes recording time on each disc. These mini DVDs can be played on any DVD player, including TV (through a DVD player) & computer
When purchasing, ensure you buy the correct type.
There is a DVD-R and a DVD+R ( Minus & Negative).
Don't get the wrong one because it won't work.
The mini DVDs can be transferred (copied) to computer or hard drive (for later transferral to 4.7Gb DVDs) but such a process will depend ENTIRELY on your Computer Hardware
In summary :- Buy Camera with maximum definition - plus - Mini DVD capability. Store mini DVDs ,& also copy to Computer.
Flash memory---- Can be a little tricky to use as it has to be removed, copied ,then replaced
Hard disk drives are too much of a hassle as they also have to be copied.
Hope you get some GREAT DVDs.