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newance
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28. August 2004 @ 15:28 |
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Hi, brand new to the site but wondering if anyone had some advice. I recently purchased an IBM ThinkPad R50, which came with Windows MovieMaker as part of the software package. However, my laptop version did not come with a video in or firewire port. I do have 2 USB ports. I have an analog Quasar Palmcorder Camcorder. I've checked with Microsoft and googled, which produced a few options, but wanted advice on what people felt was the best (or only, or possible) way to hook my camcorder up to my laptop. Even if I can't, any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
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eandtc
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29. August 2004 @ 06:57 |
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newance
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29. August 2004 @ 09:08 |
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Thanks, have heard of Dazzle. However, if at all possible I'd like to buy just a cord or card as opposed to software as well. I have heard of something called Belkin USB Videobus II, which plugs into camcorder with analog cables then into computer with USB. Anyone heard of it (problems, etc)?
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fugitive2
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30. August 2004 @ 10:02 |
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It's not that easy, you just can't hook up any analog
camcorder to a laptop/pc a A/D convertor is what you
need, forget capture cards, you need a fast pc to
get acceptable results, spend once money on a converter,
only FireWire ones, forget the cheap usb ones, you get
sync problems, ADVC100 is a good one, for a reasonable price, and 100% quality, there are even better ones, but the price is steep...and are meant for pro's.
Bedankt, Thanks,
Fugitive.
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fugitive2
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30. August 2004 @ 10:11 |
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Btw. and what do you think the Belkin device is ?
it's the same sh*t as the Dazzle, only worse...
expect, what you pay for...not more.
go for a FireWire device, you even can use that on a laptop, because you get a DV file, wich means that your
cpu is not under a lot of strain..
the only cheapest way is to borrow a ADVC100...:)
Bedankt, Thanks,
Fugitive.
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eandtc
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30. August 2004 @ 13:40 |
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"go for a FireWire device"
He stated his laptop doesn't have firewire.
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newance
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30. August 2004 @ 15:42 |
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Well, thanks for the information. I'm sure I keep looking for awhile, but I think I have a little more to go on now.
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fugitive2
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4. September 2004 @ 02:38 |
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Well, i guess if a laptop doesnt have a FireWire port,
one should not try to capture via USB, even on a
normal pc it's hard to get good results, by USB,
you have sync problems most of the time,
I don't say it's impossible, but you need to spend
more money on a faster pc, instead, you can buy
something like ADVC100 or DAC100 and you have guaranteed good results. and use any software you like....
Bedankt, Thanks,
Fugitive.
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