Need CHEAP HDV Camcorder. Suggestions? at DVinfo.net

Tyler Franco · January 7th, 2009, 01:09 AM

Here's the deal. I have an affiliate sending me HDV tapes he's recorded with his Sony HVR-A1U. I'm renting an A1U every couple weeks at $90 a pop. I need to buy a cheap HDV camera to work as a capture deck. Image quality is not of any importance as I shoot with a Sony EX1 and 5D Mark II, so video will probably never be shot on it. New or used, it doesn't matter. I just need to know it will play back tapes recorded with the Sony HVR-A1U and is compatible with Final Cut Pro.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Dave Blackhurst · January 7th, 2009, 03:33 AM

HC5 - should play the tapes fine, can be had pretty cheap right now. PM me if you want one, I can probably hook you up. Using one myself for the exact same purpose!

January 7th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#1
Tyler Franco Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 172	Need CHEAP HDV Camcorder. Suggestions? Here's the deal. I have an affiliate sending me HDV tapes he's recorded with his Sony HVR-A1U. I'm renting an A1U every couple weeks at $90 a pop. I need to buy a cheap HDV camera to work as a capture deck. Image quality is not of any importance as I shoot with a Sony EX1 and 5D Mark II, so video will probably never be shot on it. New or used, it doesn't matter. I just need to know it will play back tapes recorded with the Sony HVR-A1U and is compatible with Final Cut Pro. Any suggestions? Thanks!

January 7th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#2
Dave Blackhurst Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Apple Valley CA Posts: 4,874	HC5 - should play the tapes fine, can be had pretty cheap right now. PM me if you want one, I can probably hook you up. Using one myself for the exact same purpose!