Video Capture?? at DVinfo.net

Andrea Lair · October 8th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Not sure where to post this question so I hope this is the right place. How do you all capture your video? I currently capture my miniDV footage straight from my Sony VX2100 to my computer via firewire. But this seems like it would wear out my heads. Do you use a deck of some sort? Can someone point me in the right direction? I am a newbie at this. Thanks!

James Harring · October 8th, 2006, 06:48 PM

Have to do a lot of capture to wear out your heads.
I don't see mini-dv deck being worht the cost. Just use camera like you are doing.

If you are a real heavy user, buy a cheap firewire camcorder and burn that up instead.

Chris Barcellos · October 8th, 2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by James Harring

If you are a real heavy user, buy a cheap firewire camcorder and burn that up instead.

I have a Sharp with firewire output that I have been using as a capture deck for my VX2000 for 5 years. Bought it for about $299, and it hasn't skipped a beat, or refused to read any of my VX2000 tapes...

October 8th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#1
Andrea Lair Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 32	Video Capture?? Not sure where to post this question so I hope this is the right place. How do you all capture your video? I currently capture my miniDV footage straight from my Sony VX2100 to my computer via firewire. But this seems like it would wear out my heads. Do you use a deck of some sort? Can someone point me in the right direction? I am a newbie at this. Thanks!

October 8th, 2006, 06:48 PM	#2
James Harring Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 210	capture device Have to do a lot of capture to wear out your heads. I don't see mini-dv deck being worht the cost. Just use camera like you are doing. If you are a real heavy user, buy a cheap firewire camcorder and burn that up instead.