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Ash Varma · September 30th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Hi All,

I tried searching for this but couldn't find the answer.

I recently purchased the XH and the question I have relates to transfering the footage onto the computer via firewire (HD/24fps).
To avoid excessive usage of the tape heads, can i take the HD recorded tape from the XH and playback or transfer to computer using a consumer DV camera? I have an old one sitting around but wasn't sure whether this would jeopordize the quality.

Thanks in advance.

Tripp Woelfel · September 30th, 2009, 07:27 AM

You cannot capture HDV with a DV camera. You'll need something that supports that unique Canon format, which limits you to the HV30 and HV40. Even though the HV30 shoots a different version of 24f than the XH A1, it can play it back. I don't know if that format was supported on the HV20 or 10.

I have an HV30 that I successfully use for capturing A1 footage.

Ash Varma · September 30th, 2009, 07:39 AM

thanks Tripp.

Are there any other devices which you can connect to your computer to capture footage?

Phil Taylor · September 30th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Just use your camera to download to your computer. There is no need to get something else to do the job unless you are shooting and wanting to download at the same time. There will not be any exceptional wear and tear on your camera by downloading to your computer. Save your money!

September 30th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#1
Ash Varma Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakville Posts: 33	Capturing Footage... Hi All, I tried searching for this but couldn't find the answer. I recently purchased the XH and the question I have relates to transfering the footage onto the computer via firewire (HD/24fps). To avoid excessive usage of the tape heads, can i take the HD recorded tape from the XH and playback or transfer to computer using a consumer DV camera? I have an old one sitting around but wasn't sure whether this would jeopordize the quality. Thanks in advance.

September 30th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#4
Phil Taylor Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 61	Capture Footage Just use your camera to download to your computer. There is no need to get something else to do the job unless you are shooting and wanting to download at the same time. There will not be any exceptional wear and tear on your camera by downloading to your computer. Save your money!

September 30th, 2009, 07:27 AM	#2
Tripp Woelfel Trustee Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Conway, NH Posts: 1,745	You cannot capture HDV with a DV camera. You'll need something that supports that unique Canon format, which limits you to the HV30 and HV40. Even though the HV30 shoots a different version of 24f than the XH A1, it can play it back. I don't know if that format was supported on the HV20 or 10. I have an HV30 that I successfully use for capturing A1 footage.

September 30th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#3
Ash Varma Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oakville Posts: 33	thanks Tripp. Are there any other devices which you can connect to your computer to capture footage?