My old mini DV camcorder has died. Can i easily transfer my old Mini DVs to my computer using this? better options?
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Any miniDV camera will work, so you can buy the cheapest one you can find. Just makes sures its miniDV and that it has a firewire port (most do but some don't)
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That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer" without the quotes of course. :) Best of luck! That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer"... » Read More That's a tricky question as you are really talking about "Will my video card allow input cables from my camcorder?" The other option is whatever your camcorder records with (tape, disc, what have you) is there a way to transfer that data to the PC/MAC. Will it burn in HD? Yes absolutely. To a DVD? Not truly. You would need to have a blank BLURAY disc to get the real HD quality I think you might be looking for. The real trick is getting it off your camcorder. :) Hope this helps and if wanting some idea's try this string in Google "move video from camcorder to computer" without the quotes of course. :) Best of luck! « Show Less
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By simply connecting JVC to PC via usb cable. Than the operative system will recognize it as an external hard drive. At this point you can copy/paste or delete videos and photos.
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Video playback is a bit hit and miss. Some play, some freeze the machine. I am trying to get the spec for compatible formats for .avi and .mp4 from Coby and waiting for a reply.The standard mini-USB plug cable allows you to manage and transfer files between the frame and a computer. The cards in the DP-102 will show as external drives on the PC.
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You want something like the Pinnacle Dazzle for transferring VCR or Camcorder image and sound to a computer: http://amzn.com/B0063B242M It may seem a little expensive, but it comes with the software, and once you've wasted a bunch of money on cheap cables like these, it's satisfying to find something straightforward like the dazzle that just works.
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Hi Sandy. I bought this as a refurbished machine to attempt to convert my dad's old video camera recordings to DVD. I plugged the camcorder cable into the front input of the DVD recorder, and it worked perfectly. I made a set of DVDs for my mom and brother for Christmas that year. The only inputs on this DVD recorder are the S-video or the component (red, yellow, green), so as long as your VCR will plug into either of those, it should work as well as mine did. Good luck!
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Hi, thanks for your email, Sony PD150 is MiniDV format that means you load a MiniDV tape and capture footage on MiniDV tape and then transfer footage to your computer to either your computer or DVD recorder through RCA A/V jack, Svideo jack or Firewire port.Take care, Norman.
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Do like I did when my 8mm died: Go to a pawn shop and negotiate a rock-bottom price for a used one, then first thing transfer everything worth keeping to DVD. If your old camcorder was stereo, be certain to by a stereo unit again (which is where I GOOFED)! TC
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I am using this to import video from a camcorder or vice to my computor I think you need a video output device. Thanks good luck
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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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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane
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In most cases yes, but I have only used a limited group of old movie tapes that were already adapted to a usb input from my video camera equipment. My suggestion is that equipment like this is hard to say universally that it will work on every system, but it pretty basic in its operation as well as inexpensive, and worth a try if this is the application you are seeking.
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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Yes the camera does record and play mini dv tapes. It has been an obsolete item for several years so JVC would not be available for any repair work if needed.
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If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port you'll need to purchase one (you can purchase FireWire cards for both Desktop and Laptop computers). The ADVC110 is NOT a replacement for a FireWire card -- it is simply a digitizer for LIVE video and audio (not for file transfer). If your computer does not have FireWire you'll have to purchase a device that can take the analog output (composite -- yellow, red, and white RCA cables) and turn that into a digital signal (such as over USB) into your computer... but having TWO digitizers (the ADVC110 and whatever analog-to-USB digitizer you have) is somewhat pointless, unless your camera ONLY outputs live audio and video through FireWire (I don't know of any cameras that ONLY output via FireWire -- almost every camera out there, including HD cameras, include some form of composite output).
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There are several options for turning your camcorder into a web cam...none are easy, most are not cheap, and all produce lower quality than just recording and transferring.
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Could someone tell me what I need to transfer camcorder movies to my pc? I have to use and i.link. What else do I need?Thanks Winnie