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05-13-2006, 07:53 PM
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Hiya,
My faithful TRV900's Firewire socket has finally given up the ghost...
I was wondering if anyone had ever heard of a standalone PC-based DV tape drive, that I could fit inside my computer, and use for capturing and export?
It seems crazy that I should wear out a great camera, from overusing the tape mechanism from capturing tapes etc?
I've not seen or heard of anything like it, but I can't be the only one who needs one?
Alternatively, what's the cheapest mini DV camera with DVin/out that I cna use instead of my main camera?
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05-13-2006, 08:18 PM
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I've not heard of anything like that before,
I'd suggest searching on e-bay for a faulty camera, there's normally a few with a fault that doesn't affect the tape mechanism. You could probably pick one up for £40 or something, if it's got Av-in you've got a bonus AV-DV converter aswell.
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05-14-2006, 12:23 AM
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yeah I agree with garth, I got a cheap Panasonic for £27, the LCD screen has a loose connection, but for digitising to computer it's great.
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05-14-2006, 03:38 PM
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What a fantastic Invention !!!
You just load your tape into a fixed drive intot eh PC and it will capture 
im surprised no one has made it
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06-02-2006, 04:04 AM
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You know that would be a really good invention, no more dreaded dropped frames
I think I read somewhere that there was something like that comming out.
I can't remember but I do belive my dads old computer had a special drive for tapes and such but I really can't remember the details.
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06-02-2006, 11:47 PM
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Sony make such an item, but it is a pro only thingy and last I heard costs £1300 or more.
Originally Posted by bgarthp I've not heard of anything like that before,
I'd suggest searching on e-bay for a faulty camera, there's normally a few with a fault that doesn't affect the tape mechanism. You could probably pick one up for £40 or something, if it's got Av-in you've got a bonus AV-DV converter aswell. |
Definitely agree.
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06-03-2006, 12:31 AM
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This is really weird. I was today discussing this with my dad and trying to puswade him to help me make one. maybe I should design one and then sell it . Look foward to a ld-productions adventure.
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