well I hope not all miniDV have to be captured in MPEG-2 format because MPEG-2 isn't compatible with anything, I needs omething that will capture in DV, MPEG-4, or something of that nature.I'm looking at this one too..

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....product&cmp=++

I just want a miniDV that has NOTHING to do with MPEG-2