How does this stack up against the Panlong PL-SH2H that boasts advanced video processing? Or are both converters exactly the same?
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I am pretty sure they are the same converter. I absolutely love mine, highly recommended.
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do you know any good avi to mpeg converters or something because the ones that i tried will either convert part of the file, or leave its logo in the center; and of course the zen converter doesnt work at all for me. thanks
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Hi Titus. I have the Looxcie HD and the video is 1080 instead of 720 and it's wx resistant. The shape is better for what I wanted too. . . .
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Yes, the up conversion on this set is amazing. I have a Panasonic plasma 1080p and the difference really is amazing.
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The quality will of course depend on the encoding (divx, xvid, etc.) but it works really well. The USB2.0 interface means there is plenty of bandwidth, a definite improvement over the 970HD's USB1.1. I haven't experienced a single stuttering video or audio file. There are a few limitations/things to be aware of: 1) Only 700 total files can be read from the external drive. 2) The unit will not always properly display or read the files in strict alphanumerical order. Files will *mostly* be in alphanumeric order. 3) Long file names will scroll when highlighted, but the scrolling is very slow. Naming files for quick identification is therefore important. 4) Video resolution for divx/xvid is limited to 720x480 (same as DVD). 5) Auto resume, introduced in a recent firmware update, will not function with HDD files. Other thoughts: When the unit powers up it will search for optical media first. If media isn't present, it automatically brings up the external HDD menu. I tend to take DVDs out of the player when I'm finished viewing so I don't have to go through extra remote clicks to access the HDD when I power it up later. The video and audio quality is excellent. The unit will upconvert the video, with results fully dependent on the quality of the encoding. Very high bitrate xvid looks spectacular. Navigation is fairly easy, with the caveats above. I'm perfectly happy with mine and I use the USB connection regularly. No regrets, and it was a heck of a lot cheaper than building an HTPC to do essentially the same thing.
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anyone care to elaborate on the codec differences in gritty detail? H.264 and AVCHD Lite are both relatively knew. It would appear the Lumix can capture comparable PQ at a lower bit rate (-3 to 4mbps) but anyone have any real world results of what this translates to in terms of file size difference on a given clip?
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This is different than the 920 in that it has the potential for higher definition video, but it also is very restricted in what software will accept & broadcast that potential. Whereas the 920 is rather plug-and-play, and comes with simple software for adjusting the image, the c930e does not come with any software, and is not useable with many common streaming softwares
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I tried this one and used it 2 or 3 times and it died. I think its is a bad product. I ended up buying the Elgato Video Capture Device 10020840. It is more expensive, but I never had a problem with it. With something like this you can't depend on the cheap ones, you have to spend a little money to get one that works.
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Nope not the one. I'm waiting for a solid state True Full HD (1920x1080) 30p solution. I couldn't care less about HDDVD BlueRay compatibility. I'll be playing the files from HDD of HTPC. I'm considering Sanyo VPC-HD2 as interim camera.
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I compared 3 units, including this one, they all work. But the unit from J&R did a better job, better quality image. http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Universal-Composite-S-Video-Converter/dp/B00AQ4HF7G
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Mine suddenly died after about 2 years of use. That actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as I then discovered the following replacement item that is not only a converter, but also an HD-quality digital video recorder, for only $35!! Check out "iView 3500STBII Multi-Function Digital Converter Box with Recording and Media Playback".
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no this is a simple switch, it does not convert anything. If you want S-video out, you need S-video in.
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It does not upscale 480i / 240p --> 480p. This is only a SCART to Component video covnverter. Genesis, SNES, Saturn, PS1 and PC Engine all look amazing with this unit when coupled with the correct cables and a SDTV with component inputs.If you want an upscaler, look into a Framemeister XRGB or something along those lines
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I'll be able to do a direct comparison soon, as I've got a PX312 coming in, after purchasing the VN-302PC. The specs and features are very nearly clones of each other, but I've found that the Olympus lacks some rather basic abilities that the Sony covers, such as a means of moving files between the 5 folders for organization. Also, the files recorded on the internal memory can't be moved over to the external memory card through the recorder; though it's easy enough to do when connected to a PC. It shows up as two separate drives on the PC, and the files remain uniquely named whether recorded on internal or external memory, so it's a simple matter to just copy them over. (If they reused file numbers on int vs ext memory then there would be an added complication of renaming before copying). I'd rather that the file names included the timestamp, like some other recorders do, but neither of these do that. Record quality of the Olympus is fine, so if the Sony does just as well, the Sony has more comprehensive features. The file erase process is better on the Sony as well, because it plays back the recording you're about to erase for confirmation before recording. With the Olympus you have to stop the playback on the target file first and be careful that it didn't advance to the next file, and watch the screen for the sequence of prompts to follow through with the delete process. I think the Sony method for deleting is better because it can be initiated while the target file is playing, and the playback of the recording as confirmation has less potential for inadvertently deleting the wrong recording. I believe the Sony also retains the time for at least a minute during battery changes, while the Olympus loses an hour or two and needs to be reset. It's not very significant since the batteries last so long, but so far, all the pros have been on the Sony side. When I get the Sony in hand I'll see if it actually performs as well as the Olympus
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i cant tell the difference from this one and the one that came with it. Both have same great video images on HD.
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Thanks. You are absolutely correct. I tried a high speed card (the exact one you recommed) and the video works great (no more dropped frames) even for very long videos. I used this camera to film a science project where students build and crushed balsa wood towers. It took as much as 10 minutes to pile on the weights before the towers broke, so the videos ended up being very long (at 420 fps, 10min of filming results in 140min of finished video). All this to capture about 1 second of slow motion crushing. Worth every penny.
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Dual voltage is for the "General Model" only. The NTSC/PAL conversion appears to be for all models, according to the User's Manual (Video signal will be NTSC for US, Canada, and General models, PAL for all others, but Video Conversion is listed separately as PAL/NTSC with no specific model listed next to it).Probably not going to find the General Model for Amazon's price, so far I've only found it on a few websites for $550-$600.