Direct to dvd? Help. I need something..

[Sid Nijhawan]

I know this is not pro recording or anything fancy but I still need some experts help.

Here is what I do at the moment. But would like something that looks more professional.

I use the JVC MC 500. This records to .mod files and when sent to nero vision, the conversion is almost instant. It takes me about 5 mins to transfer a 30 min video. about 5 mins to convert and nero vision does all the menus as well and the out put is vobs etc. It takes me another 5 mins or so to burn the dvd. I have a 5 multiple burner so can do 5 dvd's all within 15-20 mins.

If anyone knows of other cameras that can do this, I would greatly appreciate it.

So many cameras say they do mpeg but how close is this to dvd mpeg?

Currently a 5 min .mod file coverts in about 30 secs.

I am looking for a more professional look. Not over the top but something better than a tiny handycam:)

I was about to order the XL-2 with firestore but pulled out last minute cos I could get no answers to whether it could do what I wanted.

Please help :)

P.s the filming I do is mobile in a field and brought back to a PC.