Can you use this device to digitize Sony MiniDV's?
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The format of the media doesn't matter. What matters is if you have a camera or deck that will play the media and if it has the appropriate outputs. If your camera as a video output and audio outputs of the right type it will work. This device will accept typical "RCA" plug audio outputs. It will accept two video outputs: either the RCA type or (better) and S-Video output. If you have your original camera, it probably has these output plugs.
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Yes, if you wish to output analogue video from the camera to the device, have that convert to digital video, then have the computer capture that. Here's the thing... It's highly likely that your camera already has an i.LINK port. This device requires a firewire port on your computer. Firewire, by another name, is known as... i.LINK. If your camera has i.LINK, you can plug it straight into the firewire port on your computer without needing to convert your digital source to analogue (on the camera) then convert analogue to digital on the device. http://www.sony-asia.com/support/resources/en_AP/html/Usefulinfo/Transfer_video/MiniDV.html#bILINK Yes, if you wish to output analogue video from the camera to the device, have that convert to digital video, then have the computer capture that. Here's the thing... It's highly likely that your camera already has an i.LINK port. This device requires a firewire port on your computer. Firewire, by another name, is known as... i.LINK. If your camera has i.LINK, you can plug it straight into the firewire port on your computer without needing to convert your digital source to analogue (on the camera) then convert analogue to digital on the device.... » Read More Yes, if you wish to output analogue video from the camera to the device, have that convert to digital video, then have the computer capture that. Here's the thing... It's highly likely that your camera already has an i.LINK port. This device requires a firewire port on your computer. Firewire, by another name, is known as... i.LINK. If your camera has i.LINK, you can plug it straight into the firewire port on your computer without needing to convert your digital source to analogue (on the camera) then convert analogue to digital on the device. http://www.sony-asia.com/support/resources/en_AP/html/Usefulinfo/Transfer_video/MiniDV.html#bILINK « Show Less
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It doesn't matter what your source footage is. The only thing that matters is if your playback device can connect to the ADVC110 using S-Video, Composite (RCA Cables), or FireWire (4-pin or 6-pin). If your playback device can hook up using these connections, then whatever you play through that device can be converted with the ADVC110.
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Canopus will digitize any analog input; its takes an analog signal and does a hardware conversion to a digital signal. No software is required. It uses a firewire port on your computer. If you don't have one you can get a PCI or PCI Express card for your computer but be sure to get one with a Texas Instruments chipset in it. See my other reviews for the card info.
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No this software is just a editing software not a digitizing software. You would need the digitize and stitch software.
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No... this machine is strictly for the capture of your old slides and negatives into digital format, a job that it does quite well.
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Didn't try that application, but I can not imagine that would work well, the item is not easy to get a simple image to scan correctly. I would not recommend it for that purpose.
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No, it's not--you can digitize your vinyl for use on your devices (basically converting the music on your records into mp3s), or just play your vinyl on old school with the audio coming through the built-in speakers. What would make it better is if it had Blue Tooth (so it could be played through external wireless speakers). But being able to capture songs from vinyl and turn them into mp3s for your devices is still pretty cool--that and the built-in speakers were all I was looking for. Hopefully this helps!
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I don't see why not. I haven't done much with the converting to digital functions of this machine. But it does have a cassette port, I'd imagine it's similar to digital conversion of LPs. Good luck, let us know how it turns out!
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Unless the DV CAM uses some proprietary format, it should not be a problem. Can you find someone with a laptop with an SD card reader - or - take it to a printing service (UPS Store or Fedex) and ask them to read it.
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No, not directly. You can purchase a separate Sony recorder (uses CF cards) to mount to top of camera (approx $750). This gives you a tape backup (videotape) and the CF cards allow you to import the digitized files directly into your software/computer. Unless you are purchasing this camera at an extremely reduced price I would buy a camera that records directly to cards.
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Yes. If its single sided originals, it can be done in one shot. Double sided originals will require scanning the other side as well.
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In not sure, you might be able to, however check Sony website and download manual.
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I'll help if I can but your question is quite vague and without context. Please be specific on what it is you are trying to do.[2 year owner of Sony BDP-S580]
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I believe so - I was converting VHS "C" format & 8MM. Very cumbersome process and I had to find a player that played those devices. Somebody has to come our with a better system. But after ,many hours (dyas) I did get 2-3 movies to come out fairly clean and audible.
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Sorry, I never tried that. I used it for copying VHS that I recorded myself to DVDs. But I was VERY disappointed that it would not record from my DVR, refusing to "make more than the limit of 1 copy". The VHS is broken now, will play but not record. So I only use it to play DVD's.
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Hi, thanks for your email, Sony PD150 is MiniDV format that means you load a MiniDV tape and capture footage on MiniDV tape and then transfer footage to your computer to either your computer or DVD recorder through RCA A/V jack, Svideo jack or Firewire port.Take care, Norman.
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yes, it will read mini dv in a reader\recorder DVCPRO of course .. hope i have helped
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If you have a digital converter box I would say yes. Their tech support is excellent. Give them a call.
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never tried that, don't know, sorry. look on the Sony website under FAQ (frequently asked questions), maybe you'll find the answer there.