Recommendation and Ignorance

wolfietim · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2006, 06:53 PM

Hi-
Excuse my ignorance but can I record my movies (using a DV camcorder) onto a stand alone DVD rewriter - basically using the same process as transfering onto video (cable from camcorder to scart lead back of video) or is it a bit more complicated than that ?

Also I've seen several DVD Recordable units ranging from £60 from the local tesco to £350 at the local electrical retailer, is it a case of what you pay is what you get or could some recommend a good make. ?

Thanks
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Andy Lockwood · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2006, 08:42 AM

Hi Wolfie.

If the DVD recorder has a firewire socket on (and alot do nowadays), it will be a cinch. You can also copy via the AV sockets too of course. Personally, I have tried three standalone DVD recorders, two Philips and one Liteon. All three conked out after less than a year. I would not buy another. There are forums full of disgruntled Philips owners, and my Liteon went in the bin after stopping reading discs. So, in terms of price - who knows? My Liteon was about £130 the Philips double that and no better reliabilty.