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Originally posted by spoon
Thanks PVR.
You mean we cannot get 720x586 for the analog capture? So the HiPix is only optimized for ATSC - signals?
Yes, I have tried quite a few analog cards and am not impressed yet. So which DV camcorder provide analog or NTSC inputs? It will be good if you can give me some example that is
Thanks,
spoon |
I have a Sony TRV-900 MiniDV camcorder, and have used it to capture analog video from my family's VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, and Hi8 home video recordings. Then, I transfer the video with absolutely no generational loss using an IEEE 1394 Firewire connection to my computer. I've tried most of the DV editing software (Adobe Premiere, Ulead VideoStudio, Avid DV Express), and have settled on Pinnacle Studio as my #1 choice due to it's ease of use yet powerful features (3d HollywoodFX transitions, and it can author & burn a DVD or VCD complete with fancy chapter menus directly).
You can buy some very cheap single-CCD MiniDV camcorders for less than $600 and they would do an excellent job of converting your analog tapes to digital, but won't show you just how good MiniDV itself can perform (it would still be better than most analog camcorders of course). I would suggest spending a little more to get a 3-CCD MiniDV Camcorder...after all, you won't be using your current analog camcorder once you get a MiniDV camcorder which records at 740 x 480 NTSC standard (same as DVD resolution).
Also, have you looked at the Pinnacle Studio packages which come with the software and Analog Capture cards in one? They also have such packages that come with the software and an IEEE 1394 card and cable in case you don't already have one.