Transferring VHS to DVD - Best Method (Quality Based)

Howdy,

This thread is like a continuation of a previous thread started a few months back, though I wasn't sure whether to continue with that one or start a new thread. So if I have broken any forum rules please let me know.

Though this time my intention is not to speed up or ease the method of transferring VHS to DVD rather than to get the most quality out of it.

I'm still using the same method listed in my previous thread:

I've googled alot and found many articles about improving video capture BUT most of the articles I found are a few years old (2-3 yrs old)

I know that you can't get perfect quality or close to it cause of the VHS source with it's limited quality and poor resolution doesn't allow great improvement BUT would like to know what people's opinions are on the best method to achieve the highest possible quality out of a VHS to DVD transfer (taking the time consuming factor out).

I'd highly value your feed back on this matter,

latinl3oi

 

My opinion, for convenience, but still good quality, I use either a Hauppauge PVR-150 or my ATI All-In-Wonder card.

When I want the best quality, and time isn't the issue, I use my Canopus ADVC-100.

 

I have a Hauppauge PVR USB2 box and it uses one of the best MPEG2 encoder chips available. If I didn't have the card, I'd probably buy a standalone DVD recorder. Cheaper and simpler.

 

Thanks for the replies.

I browsed the net for reviews for the Canopus ADVC-100 and I have to admit, I was impressed with the results. Most reviews gave score of 10/10.

Though, I went to Canopus website and they don't seem to have the Canopus ADVC-100, but they do have the ADVC110 (the closest match).

I was wondering if anyone recommends the ADVC300?

It seems to have an additional feature for improving quality. I haven't yet found user reviews for this item on the web.

latinl3oi

 

"I went to Canopus website and they don't seem to have the Canopus ADVC-100"

Canopus doesn't sell the ADVC-100 anymore. It was replaced by the 110, which is very similar. The ADVC-300 is definitely a step up in quality. It does "cleaning" of the analog video that the 100 and 110 don't do.

But, you're going to pay for that extra processing. The 300 sells for around $450 and the 110 is in the low $200 range. So, depends upon what you want to spend.

Also, I'm not 100% sure, but I think the ADVC-100 was the last model to bypass Macrovision, if that's an issue for you. My ADVC-100 will capture copy protected tapes without a problem but I believe the 110 and 300 won't.

You can still find the 100's on ebay.