Wouldn't a record direct to HD capture add-on for the XL2 be less expensive than a second camera for the capture and give higher quality results to boot?
Steve |
Hello Steve,
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for, but... This next job I'll be shooting 40 - 50 tapes, I could not afford a direct to HDD solution :-( :-) |
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While the upfront cost may be hard to deal with, the long term seems to justify it. Even a new laptop with DVRack software would only set you back $900 (pffff - I said "Only $900: ... who am I kidding?? That's a ton of $$ to me). Or, @ $700, a new Firestore FS-4 (40GB). |
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That post was a while ago and equipment has gotten better as well as cheaper. I will be getting a Canon XL H1 soon and now have a different acquisition challenge. My biggest problem with more equipment isn't the cost as much as the additional crew requirements and space. I travel 1800 + miles to do most of my work and lugging that stuff around gets expensive, not to mention that there is just so much space for transport... and at the site. But production is about making choices... and we succeed if we mostly make the right ones :-) |
BTW I did get the Sony DS-11 and couldn't be happier.
My original problem was caused by the cheap cameras I was using as a feeder deck. Cheers! |
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Canon XL2 wont play.......Too!!!
Well guys i have been through the same long... debate. I'm also looking for a device to play my Canon tapes. Why use the camera to captue into computer??. I can do a 4 camera shoot and have 22 tapes???? I have two GL2s and one XL1S and a XL2 and my JVC dual DV/SVHS will play my GL tapes but not my Xl tapes. I been through the time code thing, the head cleaning thing, the better tape thing, the setting thing!! Its a very old story. I'm in the market for the Panasonic AG 2500 VTR. I use the Panasonic PQ tapes from tape stock. Will it all work... Dont have a clue!!!!! I do not think its the camera settings. Some one HAS to know what VCR (VTR) will play the canon tapes.........
Steve Delfino HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Regards, ~J |
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