Question about camera compatability

Hi,
I bought a DVD Panasonic VDR-D200 camcorder only to find that it doesn't work well with iMovie 6 because it doesn't use Firewire, only USB. I've been hearing the term miniDV in the discussion forums and now I'm confused...how many typs of camcorders are there and what type is supportd by iMovie 6? Is miniDV a tape camcorder, I'm assuming? Any specific models that would work well with iMovie would be greatly appreciated. Please only give advicec if you're sure you know what you're talking about...this will be the second camera I'm returning for compatability issues amounting to $160 in re-shelving fees! What an idiot I am! Thanks for your time and help...By the way, I use a Powerbook G4 if that makes a difference.

miniDV is a specific kind of tape format, have a look at any camera store or do some wiki… I estimate, 70% of consumer camcorders do use this format.
(pic by wikipedia)
any camcorder with miniDV plus firewire (Sony calls it iLink) should work with iM.... (and socalled Digital8 too, but that is an older standard... actual cameras are miniDV); I did own a Canon, now for years using a simple but excellent SonyTRV14…
no, iApps don't support DVDcorders, mpeg4, flashmem, harddrive, solid state, whatsoever cameras...
Please only give advicec if you're sure you know what you're talking about..
me sure? ... mostly ... failed often, but still self-confident...

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