What Mini Dv Deck do you recommend? - GoFuckYourself.com

magnatique · 02-02-2004, 05:37 PM

I'm currently shopping around for a new mini-Dv deck. What I need is a deck that has at least these:

firewire connectivity (duh)
RCA imput
S-Video Input

Also, I don't 'need' the big Dv tapes, but it'd be nice if it'd play both mini-dv and dv tapes as well

do any of you go through the selection process?

I was currently looking at either the DSR-11 or the Panasonic AG-2500...

both seem to have similar options, while the AG-2500 is tagged at a lower price...

I am usually editing with Avid also.

what would you guys recommend? perhaps some other models?

On a side note, any Canadians out here know of a good store to buy such equipement?

magnatique · 02-02-2004, 07:34 PM

bumb, anyone

magnatique · 02-03-2004, 11:11 AM

maybe today :-)

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Meta Ridley · 02-03-2004, 11:19 AM

I use this - but I only really need it for capture to hard drive

check it

Mike AI · 02-03-2004, 11:22 AM

We have a Sony Deck... but when we setup another station we decided to buy a MiniDV camera and use it as a deck. It is cheaper,and the camera can be used in a pinch.

hotmovies · 02-03-2004, 11:28 AM

We use the Panasonic AG DV1000.

It is a good solid machine and has the features you need but only plays mini-dv.

DWB · 02-03-2004, 11:33 AM

buy a cheap cam and use that as your deck if you only want to get the footage to your hard drive.

james_clickmemedia · 02-03-2004, 11:55 AM

We went the cheap mini dv cam route with firewire cable to get the tape in avi format. I think the camera was like $400 at the time.

RP Fade · 02-03-2004, 12:02 PM

The cheapest mini dv camera will do the trick..all you need it to do is play, rewind, ect. Just get one with USB/Firewire and you'll be fine..

I think a mini dv deck for pc's is around $1000. A cheap camera will cost you $300 new and even less used..

magnatique · 02-03-2004, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RP Fade
The cheapest mini dv camera will do the trick..all you need it to do is play, rewind, ect. Just get one with USB/Firewire and you'll be fine..

I think a mini dv deck for pc's is around $1000. A cheap camera will cost you $300 new and even less used..

all true on the cheap camera... but the problem is I also need to have S-Video Input as well as stereo input for sound...

you guys know of any camera allowing that?

The Dawg · 02-03-2004, 04:12 PM

The firewire connect should transfer both video & audio. Why the need for S-Video?

I know my TRV900 has a S-video & audio ports for playback on a TV screen, but for capturing video all you should need is the firewire.

magnatique · 02-03-2004, 04:20 PM

the Svideo and Audio is for analog sources such as Vhs/Dvd that would need to be captured...

I do not need the Svideo /audio outputs... only the INPUTS

brand0n · 02-03-2004, 04:21 PM

no idea

tony286 · 02-03-2004, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike AI
We have a Sony Deck... but when we setup another station we decided to buy a MiniDV camera and use it as a deck. It is cheaper,and the camera can be used in a pinch.

Thats exactly what I did, better then killing the motors in my vx2000. I got a samsung minidv cam I am using as my deck and its a cool little cam also for about $300 bucks.

02-02-2004, 05:37 PM	#1
magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	What Mini Dv Deck do you recommend? I'm currently shopping around for a new mini-Dv deck. What I need is a deck that has at least these: firewire connectivity (duh) RCA imput S-Video Input Also, I don't 'need' the big Dv tapes, but it'd be nice if it'd play both mini-dv and dv tapes as well do any of you go through the selection process? I was currently looking at either the DSR-11 or the Panasonic AG-2500... both seem to have similar options, while the AG-2500 is tagged at a lower price... I am usually editing with Avid also. what would you guys recommend? perhaps some other models? On a side note, any Canadians out here know of a good store to buy such equipement? __________________ Stunner Media Programs: StandAhead \| IndieBucks \| BoyCrushCash \| Phoenixxx \| EmoProfits \| BritishBucks \| HunkMoney \| LatinoBucks Make $$$ with Gay! Lowest Minimum Payouts in the Business, Perfect Track Record, Amazing Sites

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RP Fade Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,343	The cheapest mini dv camera will do the trick..all you need it to do is play, rewind, ect. Just get one with USB/Firewire and you'll be fine.. I think a mini dv deck for pc's is around $1000. A cheap camera will cost you $300 new and even less used.. __________________ HomemadeCash.com - Homemade & GF sites powered by NScash.com HomemadeVideoPass.com - The only all homemade mega site OurHomemadePorno.com - Real couples fucking on camera Contact ICQ: 400-786-531 Email: fade AT nscash.com

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The Dawg Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: State Of Bliss Posts: 2,438	The firewire connect should transfer both video & audio. Why the need for S-Video? I know my TRV900 has a S-video & audio ports for playback on a TV screen, but for capturing video all you should need is the firewire.

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magnatique Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,830	the Svideo and Audio is for analog sources such as Vhs/Dvd that would need to be captured... I do not need the Svideo /audio outputs... only the INPUTS __________________ Stunner Media Programs: StandAhead \| IndieBucks \| BoyCrushCash \| Phoenixxx \| EmoProfits \| BritishBucks \| HunkMoney \| LatinoBucks Make $$$ with Gay! Lowest Minimum Payouts in the Business, Perfect Track Record, Amazing Sites

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