Best way to capture video onto my computer? at DVinfo.net

Afonso Campos · February 15th, 2004, 06:51 AM

What would be the best way to capture video to my computer? I take it there are better ways than through my onboard firewire door?

Thanks (:

Dylan Couper · February 15th, 2004, 12:58 PM

Well, the best way would be to use a miniDV deck, which will still use a firewire cable to feed into your computer. That saves wear and tear on your camera. They start at around $800, and have been discussed many, many times here before. Just do a search for "miniDV deck" using the search function and you'll find lots of info.

If you are looking for a better solution than Firewire, you could try sitting your tapes on top of your computer and letting it absorb the info through osmosis... :)

Edward Troxel · February 15th, 2004, 05:19 PM

I vote for firewire transfers. Like Dylan, I like using a MiniDV Deck but any camera or convertor device which connects via firewire should also work.

Rob Lohman · February 15th, 2004, 06:28 PM

I'm assuming you are talking about the firewire on your computer?
Why are you saying there would be a better way? I've seldom
seen a better working connection then that. It's pretty much
plug and play and fully digital. What more could you want.

A seperate DV deck will safe on wear and tear on your camera.

February 15th, 2004, 06:51 AM	#1
Afonso Campos New Boot Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 17	Best way to capture video onto my computer? What would be the best way to capture video to my computer? I take it there are better ways than through my onboard firewire door? Thanks (:

February 15th, 2004, 12:58 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Well, the best way would be to use a miniDV deck, which will still use a firewire cable to feed into your computer. That saves wear and tear on your camera. They start at around $800, and have been discussed many, many times here before. Just do a search for "miniDV deck" using the search function and you'll find lots of info. If you are looking for a better solution than Firewire, you could try sitting your tapes on top of your computer and letting it absorb the info through osmosis... :) __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 15th, 2004, 06:28 PM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I'm assuming you are talking about the firewire on your computer? Why are you saying there would be a better way? I've seldom seen a better working connection then that. It's pretty much plug and play and fully digital. What more could you want. A seperate DV deck will safe on wear and tear on your camera. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 15th, 2004, 05:19 PM	#3
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	I vote for firewire transfers. Like Dylan, I like using a MiniDV Deck but any camera or convertor device which connects via firewire should also work.