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  • DVTimes
    xxx
    • Jun 2003
    • 31658
    #1

    Putting dv tapes to a laptop

    I used to upload from dv tapes to my pc that had a dv input.

    But that old pc died a year ago.

    I have a laptop.

    But it has no dv input.

    So what's the best way to put dv tapes to a laptop to edit them?
    XXX
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    • SilentKnight
      Megan Fox's fluffer
      • Oct 2005
      • 24818
      #2
      In the past I'd transfer/burn them to dvd - then convert them to .avi or .wmv on the laptop.

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        • JimmyStephans
          Confirmed User
          • Mar 2003
          • 560
          #3
          By "dv input" do you mean Firewire (1394)? I think that was the correct techie name and I think you may be able to use a 1394 to USB cable.

          Maybe like this? Ayangyang FW-037 Sony camera 1394 1394 4P cable USB transfer cable DV machine dedicated data cable - Newegg.com

          Thats the older USB 2 so the data rate is slower. Might be too slow to capture the footage without drops in data.

          If the laptop has a express card slot maybe ?

          SEDNA - Express Card 34MM 2 - Port 1394 Adapter Card for Notebook / Laptop Computer - Newegg.com
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            • JimmyStephans
              Confirmed User
              • Mar 2003
              • 560
              #4
              Just found a fairly recent post on this topic - on a video site - and they seems to clearly say USB conversion won't work correctly and suggest using another person's desktop with Firewire / 1394 (dv)

              How to capture video from DV through USB | Videomaker.com
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                • Colmike9
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                  • Dec 2011
                  • 7230
                  #5
                  Would something like this work?..

                  Amazon.com: IEEE 1394 FireWire 6 Pin Female to USB Male Adapter: Computers & Accessories
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                    • wehateporn
                      Promoting Debate on GFY
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 27176
                      #6
                      Is this anything to do with the origin of your name?

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                        • JimmyStephans
                          Confirmed User
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 560
                          #7
                          I just reviewed a couple of forums - and they are clear that those adapters don't work for video. Not sure of the technical reasons - but many have tried and failed.

                          There are some expensive adapters built for this - but they run about $175 (US)

                          The solution for all in this situation seems to be to do the capture from tapes on another computer, so that capture (conversion) is correct, then move the files back to the laptop for editing. Time consuming pain in the but - but works.

                          Recently I needed to use some old 32-bit software that wouldn't work on Windows 7. I found an old HP desktop on Craig's List for $25 and did my work.

                          More recently I found a Dell 6700 Mobile Workstation in a pawn shop for $100 - that is fast, has 1394 and many other ports, true-color 1920 x 1080 screen, etc.

                          My suggestion - use a friends or biy something cheap to let handle the job.
                          http://TrueBabes.com/

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                            • DVTimes
                              xxx
                              • Jun 2003
                              • 31658
                              #8
                              Originally posted by JimmyStephans
                              By "dv input" do you mean Firewire (1394)? I think that was the correct techie name and I think you may be able to use a 1394 to USB cable.

                              Maybe like this? Ayangyang FW-037 Sony camera 1394 1394 4P cable USB transfer cable DV machine dedicated data cable - Newegg.com

                              Thats the older USB 2 so the data rate is slower. Might be too slow to capture the footage without drops in data.

                              If the laptop has a express card slot maybe ?

                              SEDNA - Express Card 34MM 2 - Port 1394 Adapter Card for Notebook / Laptop Computer - Newegg.com
                              yes

                              Firewire
                              XXX

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                                • Colmike9
                                  (>^_^)b
                                  • Dec 2011
                                  • 7230
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by JimmyStephans
                                  I just reviewed a couple of forums - and they are clear that those adapters don't work for video. Not sure of the technical reasons - but many have tried and failed.

                                  There are some expensive adapters built for this - but they run about $175 (US)

                                  The solution for all in this situation seems to be to do the capture from tapes on another computer, so that capture (conversion) is correct, then move the files back to the laptop for editing. Time consuming pain in the but - but works.

                                  Recently I needed to use some old 32-bit software that wouldn't work on Windows 7. I found an old HP desktop on Craig's List for $25 and did my work.

                                  More recently I found a Dell 6700 Mobile Workstation in a pawn shop for $100 - that is fast, has 1394 and many other ports, true-color 1920 x 1080 screen, etc.

                                  My suggestion - use a friends or biy something cheap to let handle the job.
                                  I was wondering that. I almost wrote "Just because the adapter fits doesn't mean it'll work." But I didn't have anything to back it up and I'm tired..



                                  Maybe find an old desktop and get a PCI firewire card?
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                                    • mikesouth
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jun 2003
                                      • 6334
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by SilentKnight
                                      In the past I'd transfer/burn them to dvd - then convert them to .avi or .wmv on the laptop.
                                      NO NO NO!!!!!!!

                                      you would lose all the quality that your masters preserve...get a firewire to dv converter run firewire out of the camera into it and capture it pristinely as an uncompressed.avi

                                      i think this is only available with usb3

                                      you could also get a dv camera with a usb out
                                      Mike South

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