Your mini-DV package isn't as good because your camera doesn't compare to the pricey lenses that your competitor's Beta SP package has. The TRV900 is only a 1-chip camera and isn't as good as 3-chip mini-DV cameras. If you had a nice 3-chip camera then your package might be better than Beta SP. The DV format is better than betaSP to begin with... check out Adam Wilt's DV FAQ for more info on that.(posted 7714 days ago)