I would make sure the DV camera he gets has passthrough capability, as recording video from the VCR to the camcorder will downgrade the integrity of the video.
On 11/29/05, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Nov 29, 2005, at 10:23 AM, Richard Starr wrote: > > > --- You wrote: > > As for the Sony DV camcorder I have a TRV20 that I got a a pawn > > shop for > > $100 because it wasn't pretty, but it worked great and it will convert > > analog to digital just fine. Stay away from the Digital 8 recorders > > unless > > you get one for a real cheap price as the tape is getting harder > > to find. > > > > I also have a Sony VX2000 that I use most if the time just because > > it has > > some features I need if I am converting analog tape to digital > > tape, which > > also works great for storage of you digital conversion. That way > > you can do > > the DVD recording at a later date and not have to do everything at > > once. > > > > The only drawback to the process is that it is in real time, so it > > literally > > takes hours. > > > > Tom > > --- end of quote --- > > You can convert analog to digital by recording to tape and playing > > it back. But > > I was referring to REAL TIME converters which don't involve any > > extra time or > > use of tape at all. > > Yes, but they involve the extra cost of getting a converter for what > is essentially a single project. > > That said, there's another option, many companies will do this for > you. It's mostly a question of how valuable your time is. > > The original poster already said he's getting a digital video camera, > so if he makes sure the model he gets does this, then his cost for > doing this is the price of some tapes and some mostly unattended time. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > This is the sig who says 'Ni!' > > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- My wife makes itty bitty horse tack http://www.darkstormstudio.com http://editor.weeklyzone.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
