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Eviltree · 07-07-2003, 01:15 PM

Does anyone know how to get video off of a (older) camcorder and onto a computer? I know there is a USB video-in thing, but its $99 and I don't want to spend that much if I'm only going to do it this one time.

The_Dude · 07-07-2003, 01:22 PM

http://shop4.outpost.com/category/Ou...necting+Cables

check out that link. it's got a variety of connectin cables at pretty low prices.

o14real · 07-07-2003, 05:59 PM

You could get a TV tuner card for less the $50 Here. As long as the camcorder has a RCA video out, you can plug it into the TV tuner card on you PC All so with the TV tuner card you can watch TV on you PC.

losfp · 07-08-2003, 12:59 AM

A TV tuner card would be better than the USB converter in any case (more bandwidth IIRC).. Of course, if you're serious about video editing, I'd recommend getting a d/a converter via firewire and importing it as DV etc - of course if this is a one-off like you said, that might not be worth it. You don't know anyone who's into video with a good setup who can help you out?

Eviltree · 07-08-2003, 07:43 PM

These are Canadian prices right?

rubicon · 07-09-2003, 08:25 AM

You could also look for a video duplication house and have them transfer it from tape to CD.

billcollins · 07-09-2003, 12:14 PM

I've always wanted to play with an All-in-Wonder Radion card. I'm sure they got some old ones for cheep.

07-07-2003, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eviltree Psycho Location: British Columbia	Question about computers and video stuff Does anyone know how to get video off of a (older) camcorder and onto a computer? I know there is a USB video-in thing, but its $99 and I don't want to spend that much if I'm only going to do it this one time.

07-07-2003, 01:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	http://shop4.outpost.com/category/Ou...necting+Cables check out that link. it's got a variety of connectin cables at pretty low prices. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-08-2003, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
losfp Tilted Location: Sydney, Australia	A TV tuner card would be better than the USB converter in any case (more bandwidth IIRC).. Of course, if you're serious about video editing, I'd recommend getting a d/a converter via firewire and importing it as DV etc - of course if this is a one-off like you said, that might not be worth it. You don't know anyone who's into video with a good setup who can help you out? __________________ Grrr... Argh....

07-09-2003, 08:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	You could also look for a video duplication house and have them transfer it from tape to CD. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

07-07-2003, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
o14real Insane	You could get a TV tuner card for less the $50 Here. As long as the camcorder has a RCA video out, you can plug it into the TV tuner card on you PC All so with the TV tuner card you can watch TV on you PC.

07-08-2003, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eviltree Psycho Location: British Columbia	These are Canadian prices right?

07-09-2003, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
billcollins Tilted	I've always wanted to play with an All-in-Wonder Radion card. I'm sure they got some old ones for cheep.