Capture problems from Sony A1 at DVinfo.net

Ron Cooper · October 18th, 2012, 06:44 PM

Does anyone use this camera ? (I think Sony's smallest Pro camera). I am having problems getting Vegas to recognise this camera and have tried different ways without success.

The footage is in HDV format so I have to use this camera as my other old one, - Panasonic GS-400, is DV only. I have also tried switching to down convert in the Sony so as the output will be DV, but this camera is just not recognised no matter what, it seems. I also checked the settings re vidcap etc. in Vegas.

- I tried my old XP PC with Veg. 9 as well as my current one with Veg.11 & Win 7 but no luck. Both systems recognise the Panasonic GS-400 without any problem. So it seems there must be a problem with firewire and this camera. - Did all the usual things like turning off & on etc. as well.

Any suggestions ?

RonC.

Jeff Harper · October 18th, 2012, 09:05 PM

In a pinch you could capture in Windows Movie Maker.

Leslie Wand · October 19th, 2012, 01:16 AM

a. dead firewire port on camera?

b. bad cable - but it works on the panny?

c. unlikely in xp but win 7 legacy driver?

d. back to a.

Ron Cooper · October 19th, 2012, 04:41 AM

Thanks guys. I think you're right Leslie. I had my suspicions and am taking it to Sony on Monday.

RonC.

October 18th, 2012, 06:44 PM	#1
Ron Cooper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 481	Capture problems from Sony A1 Does anyone use this camera ? (I think Sony's smallest Pro camera). I am having problems getting Vegas to recognise this camera and have tried different ways without success. The footage is in HDV format so I have to use this camera as my other old one, - Panasonic GS-400, is DV only. I have also tried switching to down convert in the Sony so as the output will be DV, but this camera is just not recognised no matter what, it seems. I also checked the settings re vidcap etc. in Vegas. - I tried my old XP PC with Veg. 9 as well as my current one with Veg.11 & Win 7 but no luck. Both systems recognise the Panasonic GS-400 without any problem. So it seems there must be a problem with firewire and this camera. - Did all the usual things like turning off & on etc. as well. Any suggestions ? RonC.

October 18th, 2012, 09:05 PM	#2
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Capture problems from Sony A1 In a pinch you could capture in Windows Movie Maker.

October 19th, 2012, 01:16 AM	#3
Leslie Wand Trustee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: upper hunter, australia Posts: 1,410	Re: Capture problems from Sony A1 a. dead firewire port on camera? b. bad cable - but it works on the panny? c. unlikely in xp but win 7 legacy driver? d. back to a. __________________ www.lesliewand.com.au

October 19th, 2012, 04:41 AM	#4
Ron Cooper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 481	Re: Capture problems from Sony A1 Thanks guys. I think you're right Leslie. I had my suspicions and am taking it to Sony on Monday. RonC.