Dubbing of DV tapes to computer
Hi guys,
I am just curious. I have an XL2 cam and I do occasionally shoot during the weekend. After shooting, I would normally digitizied to the computer from my XL2 directly. I know this is not a good option. But recently, I came up with an idea of digitized it using a cheap normal 1CCD camcorder. My question, 1. Does it affect the quality of the video that I shoot from my XL2? 2. Will there be other issues when I digitized it using the cheap 1CCD camcorder? Thanks. |
I'm using a JVC GR-D30U as a deck. I bought almost new from eBay... paid about $175 shipped.
Since all its doing is reading the digital data stored on the DV tape, it just transfers it over firewire to your PC or Mac. I haven't noticed any loss of quality, and it saves a hell of a lot of wear on your good camcorder. I think most everyone else here would agree this is a great way to save about $1200 not having to buy a real deck. |
I do the same thing for the most part, I use a cheaper mini-DV camera with no problem, but I can also get a bit paranoid on whether the camera might or might not suddenly eat up one of the master tapes, especially on a paid gig. So I'll use the XL2 ocassionally, depending on the project. I'd rather not...but....
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2. As long as you are shooting is SP, there won't usually be a problem. There are reports that DV shot in the extended length version will not transfer from other cameras. |
Thanks everybody...your replies really help me a lot.
Great to hav u guys. |
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Also, if your capture method is pretty much a straightforward method and you don't shuttle back and forth a lot, the Xl-2 will probably be fine. But having a 1 CCD camera not only gives you a capture device, it gives you a backup camera for any critical shooting jobs you do. -gb- |
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