Panasonic NV-DV2000 DV / Mini DV VCR

Wow what a machine, even though it is now 11 years old.
This is simply the best piece of equipment you can have with a mini dv set up.
Use it as a vcr which has a very upmarket set of high quality functions.
A fantastic edit machine, not that i have used it for linear editing but looking through the manual it gets very complicated.
I was most impressed with the i-link, firewire capabilities which means my pc's will take video from it and to it via firewire and all the deck functions work.
A pro design tape transport system means it,s made to be used with a very high dependability.
If you can actually find one you will be very lucky, and save yourself a good grand on a more modern equivalent.