Cheapest MiniDv Camera with AV-In at DVinfo.net

Rota Akimoto · March 7th, 2004, 10:46 PM

sup, I was hoping to get an AutoX cam but my miniDV camera doesnt have AV-in, so i was wondering whats the cheapest camera out there that has the AV-in capability. Thank you.

Aaron Rosen · March 8th, 2004, 07:45 PM

I was lookin into this too.

I need RCA (analogue) in as well.

I was able to use, get this: a Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge hooked to a power converter in the car. Mobile computer equip. Hooked my Ogirional Canon Optura via Firewire to the DV Bridge to the helmet cam.

Not as easy as a mini cam but it worked.

Dylan Couper · March 8th, 2004, 07:57 PM

By AV in I guess you mean analogue in, right?
I used a Canon ZR40 that cost me around $400 a year ago. Works great.

Rota Akimoto · March 8th, 2004, 11:47 PM

Does this mean this camera has AV in?:

A/V Dubbing Yes, Audio Dub in 12-bit Mode (SP Mode with Optional Remote)
Line-In Recording No
Inputs 1x IEEE-1394 (4-pin)

Chris Hurd · March 9th, 2004, 12:04 AM

The A/V dubbing feature isn't really a guarantee of AV input in the way you're thinking about.

The Canon ZR80 is now $399 list. That's the least expensive or close to it anyway. And it does have AV input. Hope this helps,

March 7th, 2004, 10:46 PM	#1
Rota Akimoto New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6	Cheapest MiniDv Camera with AV-In sup, I was hoping to get an AutoX cam but my miniDV camera doesnt have AV-in, so i was wondering whats the cheapest camera out there that has the AV-in capability. Thank you.

March 8th, 2004, 07:57 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	By AV in I guess you mean analogue in, right? I used a Canon ZR40 that cost me around $400 a year ago. Works great. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 9th, 2004, 12:04 AM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	The A/V dubbing feature isn't really a guarantee of AV input in the way you're thinking about. The Canon ZR80 is now $399 list. That's the least expensive or close to it anyway. And it does have AV input. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 8th, 2004, 07:45 PM	#2
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	I was lookin into this too. I need RCA (analogue) in as well. I was able to use, get this: a Dazzle Hollywood DV Bridge hooked to a power converter in the car. Mobile computer equip. Hooked my Ogirional Canon Optura via Firewire to the DV Bridge to the helmet cam. Not as easy as a mini cam but it worked.

March 8th, 2004, 11:47 PM	#4
Rota Akimoto New Boot Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6	Does this mean this camera has AV in?: A/V Dubbing Yes, Audio Dub in 12-bit Mode (SP Mode with Optional Remote) Line-In Recording No Inputs 1x IEEE-1394 (4-pin)