Capturing without a capture card

Discussion in 'Digital camcorders' started by slyree, Mar 28, 2003.

  1. slyree

    slyree Guest

    Is it possible to capture a full length (60 minute) digital video tape with out a capture card?

    Thanks.....Simon
     
  2. msb5150

    msb5150 Regular member

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    If the video IS digital and was recorded with one of the newer camcorders, then you could transfer the video from firewire, but if not, then you will need a video capture card.
     
  3. slyree

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    I am using a new Panasonic NV-DS50 digital. I tried transferring to my HDD via the USB (very slow), but the software supplied by Panasonic only allows transfer in 30sec chunks.
     
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    I think the software that came with that camcorder is for making short clips of what is on the camera into mpeg4 for e-mailing to others. You will be better off using the dv in/out ieee1394 on the camera and firewire on comp if you got firewire.

    Good Luck
     
  5. slyree

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    Whompus,

    That would make sense (the software is for emailing short clips). I guess a firewire starter kit will be cheaper than a capture card. I was kind hoping that there was an application allowing me to transfer as much as I like via USB.

    Thanks for the advice!!!
     

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