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If you have PCI slots you can add a PCI Firewire card, if you are using
Linux make sure there are no issues with particular brands and Linux.
"Sir Tisl" <tisl@tisl.cx> wrote in message
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> Well, I checked out the Canopus ADVT-100 and the Canopus ADVC-100. No
> results for the ADVT-100, I did however find something about the
> ADVC-100. It seems great, even though it might be a bit pricey, at
> least it works well. The only problem is that I built my own PC, and
> really there aren't a lot of people making hardware that uses a
> Firewire port. So, I didn't put one in (I do however have 8 USB 2.0
> ports heh.) I'll try to find a switch or something like that, if not
> I'll just put in a Firewire port. But just a last question, I'm not
> going to need anything extra right? Just the camera (Hi8) with the
> tape inside, the ADVC-100, and my PC?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Denzil Hathway" <hathway@cox.net> wrote in message
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> > I can second the Canopus ADVT-100 having had a good experience with it.
It
> > is simple to set up using its firewire connection, which most modern
> > computers have, and is uncomplicated to use. The audio synch feature it
has
> > is invaluable.
> >
> > The price might be a little sticky for you but look out for cheaper
> > alternatives like USB devices. They may be too slow to give you a good
> > bitrate - essential in capturing quality movie video. I wasted money
when I
> > tried an $80 USB analog-to-digital capture device - and ended up with
> > unusable jerky dark pictures. Denzil.
> >
> > ============
> >
> >
> > "Neil Nadelman" <arvy@navzr-genafyngbe.pbz (ROT13)> wrote in message
> > news:c8nfc097pqo5spt6np5t1dmpqie5a1ks0i@4ax.com...
> > > On 9 Jun 2004 12:57:25 -0700, tisl@tisl.cx (Sir Tisl) wrote:
> > >
> > > >I have a Sony CCD-TR516E Handycam, it was lost for about a year but I
> > > >found it again. Anyway, I'd like to transfer the tapes to something
> > > >like avi or mpeg format. I'd prefer avi but whatever is available. Is
> > > >there some equipment I can buy to transfer it? Nothing too expensive,
> > > >its only for personal use.
> > >
> > > A Canopus ADVC-100 is an excellent choice. You can get it for $260 in
> > > some places.
> > >
> > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > Neil Nadelman arvy@navzr-genafyngbe.pbz (ROT13)
> > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > I have no fears in life,
> > > for I have already survived Theta-G!
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