Mini DVDs okay in PowerMac G5 1.8 GHz Dual Processor desktop?

I'm considering purchasing a camcorder that uses mini DVDs. Will these work in my PowerMac G5?
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-DC210-Camcorder-Optical-Zoom/dp/B000M5022O/ref=pdbbs_sr1/102-4948007-0651364?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1174939344&sr=8-1
Thanks,
Kelly

Mini DVDs are OK in any computer that has a tray-loading drive, but usually aren't for machines with a slot-loading drive.
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