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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: mini-dv - Recent Topics http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: mini-dv - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:26:11 +0000 Elena on "Mini-DV tapes, firewire and heads" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mini-dv-tapes-firewire-and-heads#post-71790 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:34:14 +0000 Elena 71790@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hey, So I'm soon to buy my first prosumer camcorder (looking at the Canon XH A1) and am trying to work out what to do about recording footage. I apologise if these issues have been raised elsewhere (I couldn't find the specifics I'm looking for) or if they're dumb questions, but I'd really appreciate some advice. It seems the XHA1 records video to either mini-DV tapes or a DTE drive. Seeing as DTE drives seem to be extremely expensive (to me anyways), I'm looking more toward mini-DV and then transferring it for editing via firewire. However, I've read that doing this can wear the heads of the camera. Is this true? How quickly and how much damage does it do? Is it repairable? Are there any better solutions, like an external mini-DV player of some kind that could be used for firewire transfer instead? One last question: what do you think are the best type and brands of mini-DV tapes for recording HD? Is the cost difference between standard and HD tape really worth it? We're trying to make our independent feature as professional-looking as possible but on a pretty limited budget, so are investing in the most important quality mark areas (some purchase, some rental). I don't want to go to all the effort of getting good footage only for it to be ruined by crappy media. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give! CGhanbari on "Checkout our brand new video web site called DFWReporting.com" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/checkout-dfwreportingcom#post-39472 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:26:07 +0000 CGhanbari 39472@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi Videomaker! Checkout my brand new web site called DFWReporting.com Come see us at <a href="http://www.dfwreporting.com/">http://www.DFWReporting.com</a> DFWReporting.com is a professional news and entertainment video reporting web site for the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex! It is important to us that all our video is shot and edited professionally. We hope to accomplish your continued viewership and respect. The DFWReporting.com team: Reporters: Cheri Chafin Jessica Trober Stephanie Quinn Sarah Staes Aubrey Ross Founder & Executive Producer: Chris Ghanbari Photographers: Mel Sayavedra Chris Ghanbari Announcer: Darius Kline Graphic Designer: Eric Costin Web Designer: eLocomotive ohshowproductions on "(12) PANASONIC MINI DV TAPES AY-DVM63MQ USED ONCE" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/12-panasonic-mini-dv-tapes-ay-dvm63mq-used-once#post-65537 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:48:30 +0000 ohshowproductions 65537@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ (12) PANASONIC MINI DV TAPES FOR SALE, PRO MASTER AY-DVM63MQ USED ONCE, HAVE NOT BEEN RECORDED OVER OR BULK ERASED, STORED SAFELY. PLEASE SEE OUR EBAY AUCTION. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170603494736&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">CLICK HERE</a> pridyuk on "hvr-z1u" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hvr-z1u#post-65497 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 19:17:50 +0000 pridyuk 65497@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ for sale a sony hvr-z1u professional camcorder, i have bought to start wedding videography business, but never found time... for more details and pictures see the following link, the item is also listed on ebay. thanks for looking, feel free to ask any questions, or call/text 916-532-32 nine six <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-HVR-Z1U-HD-camcorder-pristine-condition-/270705298179?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item3f074b0b03#ht_500wt_1156" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-HVR-Z1U-HD-camcorder-pristine-condition-/270705298179?pt=Camcorders_Professional_Video_Cameras&hash=item3f074b0b03#ht_500wt_1156</a> ohshowproductions on "PANASONIC MINI DV TAPES AY=DVM63PQ USED ONCE" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-mini-dv-tapes-aydvm63pq-used-once#post-65008 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:46:02 +0000 ohshowproductions 65008@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <h1 class="vi-is1-titleH1">Panasonic Mini-DV Tapes AY-DVM63PQ (10)</h1> <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170592314699&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">EBAY LISTING</a> ohshowproductions on "PANASONIC PV-GS39 CAMCORDER FOR SALE USED" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-pv-gs39-camcorder-for-sale-used#post-64777 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:26:27 +0000 ohshowproductions 64777@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Panasonic Camcorder PV-GS39 plus Extras! This camcorder is used in excellent working condition, it was purchased brand new 4 years ago and was used sparingly, used primarily as a mini-dv deck used to capture mini-dv tapes onto my computer for editing. * Please note: camcorder comes without the strap attached to it, I cut it off because I used it mostly for capturing video and the strap was always in my way. This auction comes with all of the following: (1) Panasonic PV-GS39 Camcorder (with 30x optical zoom, and still photo capability) Camcorder Battery (CGR DUO6 Li-Ion) (1) AC adapter/battery charger with plug in cables (1) AV Cord (1) Firewire Cord (for capturing video for editing) (1) Mini DV camcorder digital video head cleaner (used only a few times) (5) Panasonic Professional (DVM63) Mini DV tapes (These tapes were used one time only and stored in plastic cases, never recorded over or de-magnetized, or bulk erased. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170590060699&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">LISTED ON EBAY</a> ohshowproductions on "Panasonic Mini-DV Tapes For Sale Used once" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-mini-dv-tapes-for-sale-used-once#post-64776 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:21:07 +0000 ohshowproductions 64776@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ PANASONIC MINI-DV TAPES FOR SALE. TAPES USED ONLY ONCE THEN STORED, NOT RECORDED OVER, OR BULK ERASED OR DE-MAGNETIZED. EBAY LISTINGS: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170589350076&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">PANASONIC AY-DVM63MQ</a>-10 <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170589729778&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT">PANASONIC ME DVM60</a>-25 CoolVideoDude on "4 camera package with extras" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/4-camera-package-with-extras#post-64137 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:29:42 +0000 CoolVideoDude 64137@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi Guys, I have a camera package for sale. Local pickup in Toronto and cash only. You can test the gear at my place if you want. The craigslist posting is here with a photo (contact me through there please): <a href="http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/2109479345.html" rel="nofollow">http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/pho/2109479345.html</a> . Here is the info: PACKAGE SELLING FOR $2500 <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n43o83l65T15Z25X5acca72bfc4601f01917.jpg" height="162" width="300" /> I am a filmmaker trying to let go of a really good camera package that has helped me start my career. These cameras are great and need someone new to make more great videos with them. 4 Camera Package: current estimated value $3500+ All items are well kept and work well. Local Pick Up and Cash Payment Only May be willing to sell individual items Sony VX2000 (mini DV) Sony VX3 (hi8) Sony DCR-TRV 330 (digital8) Canon ZR 80 (mini DV) Note: you can shoot great footage on the VX3 on Hi8 and put the tape in the TRV330 which will capture it to your computer through fire wire. DYNAMIC ANGLES Century Fisheye Mark 2 (screw) Canon WD58 0.7 wide SHOOT EXTREME CLOSE UP with macro VX2000: 58mm Macro set Bag (not shown in picture) Tamrac Camera Bag Model 976 (for VX2000 or VX3) Batteries: - 2 for vx2000 - 2 for trv330 - 1 for ZR80 - 1 for VX3 (doesn’t last very long) Remotes VX2000 + TRV330 Sony Remote Control (only have 1, it controls both) VX3 Remote Control Power Adapters/Chargers -note: same charger for vx2000 and trv330 (only have 1, it charges both, powers camera from wall as well) -ZR80 wall power and charger -VX3 wall power and charger FILM IN THE RAIN VX2000: KATA rain cover STYLIZE YOUR SHOTS with filters VX2000: Hoya UV 58mm Hoya skylight 1B 58mm Hoya Yellow K2 58mm Sunpak Circular Polarizer 58mm Tiffen UV 52mm Cokin Square Adapter “A series” Cokin ND8 Gradient Cokin Net Filter 1 Black TRV330: Nikora ND6 37mm Nikora Clear 37mm Comes with 2 new Hi8 tapes. email me with any questions! cybor462 on "Panasonic AG-HVX200A Super low hours more...." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/panasonic-ag-hvx200a-super-low-hours-more#post-62965 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:43:12 +0000 cybor462 62965@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Selling this barely used AG-HVX200A P2 system using P2 cards (16gb comes with it) or mini dv tapes or shoot direct to your laptop or capture drive. Bought it new last year. Is a super camera with everything you could ever want for mini-dv or tapeless HD. Be sure to look at the others because I am throwing in the $400 molded case (just for this camera) and 2 batteries, along with everything else that come with it new including the Barry Green book. I am also tossing in a new Focus FS 100 capture drive with mount and battery and charger. This camera is so near new with only 43 hours of total operation and 18 hours on the drum. I bought this at B+H (just the camera) and paid $5500 just for the camera. Add up the total value of what you are getting (all were bought new) Camera $5500 w 1 16gb P2 card Case $400 Extra battery $140 FS 100 capture drive $1500 12 new wrapped mini dv pro tapes Total cost of buy when new (less than 1 year ago) roughly 7580.00 Asking $5000 for the works with all cables and straps and manuals. Please compare this apple to apple deal. I know you can buy just this camera used for roughly $3000 but add up the extras I am giving and you will see the deal this really is and remember the low hours barely what it takes to learn this camera operation is what it has on it for total hours. email me at <a href="mailto:cybor462@comcast.net">cybor462@comcast.net</a> email a contact number and I will call with all the info. Look at the specs below The Panasonic AG-HVX200A is a P2-based camera that answers the demands of nearly any professional videographer. The camcorder builds on the overwhelming success of the original AG-HVX200, with the addition of some much sought-after revisions. The most important new feature is an updated sensor, which yields higher sensitivity, creating less noise in low-light situations. With its compact and feature-rich frame, the AG-HVX200A will never disappoint. The unit is compatible with DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO25 and consumer DV recording standards. 16:9 Progressive 3CCD Sensor The HVX200A is equipped with a 1/3" 16:9 progressive 3CCD imager (effective resolution of 1.1 million active pixels with a spatial offset) that delivers outstanding image quality. It offers lower smear and a higher S/N ratio that results in lower noise and better low light performance than the prior model. The HVX200A's image quality is also enhanced by a new high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) featuring 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit inner processing. Equivalent to the processors used in many higher-end HD cameras, this new DSP ensures precise, beautiful recordings in all video formats. Because the HVX200A scans at native 1080p for the initial picture processing, users get the highest level of vertical resolution, whether shooting in HD or SD. Wider Angle (13X) Leica Dicomar Zoom Lens The camera's lens system features a large 82mm diameter filter including three aspherical lenses. With its powerful 13x zoom lens, the camera offers a wide 30mm (35mm equivalent) viewing angle, covering most shooting situations without the need for a wide-angle conversion lens. The lens also features an Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) function that ensures stable images during shooting. Variable Frame Rates for Fast- or Slow-Motion Effects The HVX200A offers variable frame rate capability, providing the cinematic expression of higher-end cameras like the Panasonic VariCam AJ-HDC27. In 720p mode, the HVX200A's frame rate can be set from 24p/30p to any of 20 steps between 12p and 60p, allowing for undercranking/overcranking for fast or slow-motion effects in 720p. These effects can be dubbed to a DV tape after recording to offer unique capabilities in the SD mode. Outstanding P2 HD Reliability and Flexibility, Plus DV Recording Offering the vast advantages of P2HD solid-state acquisition as well as a miniDV tape mechanism for shooting in SD, the HVX200A is ideal for transitioning from an older standard definition, tape-based infrastructure to a file-based, high definition production. With two 32GB P2 cards installed, the camera records for up to 160 minutes in 720/24pN native. It can record up to 64 minutes in other full frame DVCPRO HD formats, 128 minutes in DVCPRO50, 256 minutes in DVCPRO. Recording times double with a 64GB P2 card. Multiple format recording: DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV selectable Supports 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/24pA, 1080/30p, 720p/60p, 720/24p (over 60p), 720/30p (over 60p), 720/24pN native, 720/30pN native 480/60i, 480/24p (over 60i), 480/24pA (over 60i), 480/30p (over 60i) Uncompressed 4-channel, 16-bit digital audio recording in DVCPRO HD and DVCPRO50 Eight gamma settings for various shooting scenarios, including News Gamma and Cine-Like Gamma for recordings that capture the warm tones of film Advanced image adjustments include color matrix, detail, chroma phase, color temp, knee points Cam-driven manual zoom, large manual iris control, focus assist, gain, two ND filters (1/8th and 1/64th) as well as slow, synchro and high-speed shutter A 3.5" LCD monitor allows thumbnail display of footage, while a large electronic viewfinder can show peaking for easier focusing A multitude of recording functions including pre-record (to capture moments that occur right before the start button is pressed), hot-swapping, shot-marking, loop recording, interval and one-shot recording for stop-motion and effects Internal downconversion to miniDV Tape Interfaces include IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 interfaces (connect directly to a PC or MAC), built-in stereo microphone, two XLR inputs with phantom power and analog component signal terminals Convenient operation functions include a programmable scene file dial with six presets, three user buttons and manual/auto settings for aperture, gain, tracking white balance and focus Auto trace white (programmable to several locations), two manual white balance settings (3200K, 5600K), zebra levels, tally lamps and center marker Offers full time code functionality (including time code jamming over IEEE 1394 (Firewire) from another device) SD memory card slot for sharing scene files or saving user files Remote control offers quick control of settings, start/stop, zoom, focus, auto/manual/iris control, and more Lightweight (5.5 lbs), ergonomic design with trigger/zoom control located on upper handle grip for handheld work Comes standard with Barry Green's book on the HVX/HPX Signal System NTSC 1080/60i, 30p, 24p 720/60p, 30p, 24p 480/60i, 30p, 24p Image Device 3-CCD, 1/3" 16:9 Native Aspect Chips Lens Leica Dicomar 13x Zoom 4.2-55mm f/1.6 (35mm Still Film Equivalence 32.5-423 mm) 82mm Filter Diameter Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Horizontal Resolution 1080 Lines Sensitivity Not Specified By Manufacturer Minimum Illumination 3 lux Vertical Smear Not Specified By Manufacturer Built-in Filters 1/8 ND, 1/64 ND LCD Monitor 3.5" Viewfinder 0.44" Monochrome/Color Switchable Scan Matching Yes Different Ranges for Different Record Modes Memory Card Slot SD Memory Cards for Scene-File Sharing Two P2 Card Slots for Video Shutter Speed Range 1/12 to 1/2000 sec (Range depends on Record Mode) Gain Selection 0-18 dB Range VTR Tape Format MiniDV Tape Speed SP: 18.812 mm/s LP: 12.555 mm/s Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Maximum Recording Time 60 min with MiniDV Cassette 128 min with 32GB P2 Card (256 min with 2) Audio Dynamic Range Not Specified By Manufacturer Audio Signal Format 16 bit/48kHz Four Channels Audio Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz Signal to Noise Ratio Not Specified By Manufacturer Input and Output Connectors FireWire: 4-Pin (x1) Component Video: Special D Connector (x1 Output) S-Video: 4-Pin (x1 Input, Output ) Composite Video: RCA (x1 Input, Output) Audio: XLR (x2 Input) Audio: RCA (x2 Input, Output) Headphone: Stereo Mini (x 1) USB: Type 2 (x1) Power: Special Coaxial (x1 Input) Power Requirements 7.9VDC Power Consumption 14W Operating Temperature 32-104Â°F (0-40Â°C) Dimensions (WxHxD) 6.7 x 7.1 x 15.2" (16.9 x 18 x 39 cm) Weight 5.2 lbs (2.4kg) Jtowse on "Dirty Tape PLEASE HELP" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dirty-tate-please-help#post-61805 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:34:27 +0000 Jtowse 61805@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Well I had my friend record my marriage proposal and apperently the recording heads were dirty,Â black lines through the footage on theÂ miniÂ dvÂ tape.Â Is there any way to recover the footage? freddie on "Mini DV(HDV), HDD, or Solid-State P2 ???" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mini-dvhdv-hdd-or-solid-state-p2#post-56857 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:00:03 +0000 freddie 56857@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ What is the best solution for shooting video now? Mini DV, Hard Drive Disk, or the Solid-State P2? And what HD camera is the best for around 2,000-3,000? Should I keep filming with Mini DV or Switch?? I went to Best Buy a few days ago looking for a Mini DV Camera and they didn't have any and the lady working that department told me I was old school and needed to up grade to what they had the HDD and Solid-State. I couldn't believe that. My Canon GL2 was worth more than all of those there!(even tho i know the price of that cam is no longer the same but still). I'm not a professional but can someone please help me with some REAL answers. freshyfresh8 on "Sony HDR-FX1 For Sale" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-hdr-fx1-for-sale#post-55374 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:25:58 +0000 freshyfresh8 55374@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the correct spot, but I have a Sony HDR-FX1 that I'm trying to sale for $1800. It comes with the standard battery, 2 extended life batteries, and a new Sony dual battery quick charger. I have the original box, manuals, cables, and cords. Please email me at <a href="mailto:ccfinc@hotmail.com">ccfinc@hotmail.com</a> if you are interested. ballk on "Help! JVC Mini-DV Fault Message" Unit in safeguard mode"" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-jvc-mini-dv-fault-message-unit-in-safeguard-mode#post-35516 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:51:59 +0000 ballk 35516@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Help please! I own a JVC GR-D20EK Mini-DV camcorder and recently had a message come up when I turn it on. It says" E01 Unit in Safeguard Mode Remove and Reattach Battery" I have done this to no avail. The tape is also still inside. Does anyone know how I could overcome this problem or the choices I have. Regards Kevin. uyiabraham on "Help Please! Should i shoot in HD mini Dv or the regular Mini Dv?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-please-should-i-shoot-in-hd-mini-dv-or-the-regular-mini-dv#post-44058 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:06:35 +0000 uyiabraham 44058@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I will be shooting my very first music video for a client and i will be using a Sony HD 1000u that shoots both in Hd and Sd format. My questions are: 1. FOR BETTER VIDEO QUALITY, SHOULD I SHOT THE VIDEO WITH AN HD MINI DV TAPE AND DOWN CONVERT IN THE CAMERA TO REGULAR DV MODE SO THAT IT CAN PLAY BACK ON REGULAR DVDs? 2. or SINCE THE FINAL DVDs will be played on regular DVD players; Does it matter in terms of picture quality if it was recorded in HD 1080i mode and down converted in the Camera to DV mode? 3. Or since the final playback and editing will be for regular DVD players, i should shoot with regular Mini Dv tapes and not HD mini Dv? RTR7 on "Help deciding - Mini DV or HD" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/help-deciding-mini-dv-or-hd#post-43103 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:46:46 +0000 RTR7 43103@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I need help deciding on a new camcorder, PLEASE.Â I had a Canon Elura 100 for 1 1/2 years but it started having tape issues (won't release them and/or take them).Â Instead of shelling out the $$ to get it repaired I thought I would get a new one.Â Hubby wants me to get a HD as he thinks it would be easier for him to "simply" connect to the computer & watch.Â I was leaning toward the HD but am thinking now about sticking with the Mini DV as I have a few years worth of tapes I would like to eventually (hopefully sooner than later) transfer onto the computer & copy onto a disc.Â I understand that the compression is better w/Mini DV but from what I've read, copying is easier w/HD.Â I only use my camcorders for filming our sons at racing events.Â I don't really want to do a whole lot of editing (quite possibly a little).Â I keep hearing HD is the way to go & it seems as if the MiniDV is becoming obsolete.Â Bottom line I want the best way to preserve my sons' events (previously recorded & future).Â Also, I've never copied anyÂ footage onto aÂ CDÂ & am a little confused.Â What I would like to do is filmÂ an event (wrestling match) & copy it onto aÂ DVD.Â Then I would like to addÂ additional footage consecutively until theÂ DVDÂ is filled up.Â Can this be done & on which DV would I copy it to?Â By the way, the camcorders I'm currently considering are the Sony Handycam DCR-SR45 (HD) & Sony DCR-HC62 (MiniDV).Â Any suggestions ASAP are appreciated. hamzter on "Hard Disk or Mini-DV" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hard-disk-or-mini-dv#post-39523 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:34:27 +0000 hamzter 39523@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Hi, I am new to the videography world, and I have been post editing since January.Â My buddy let me use his JVC GZ-HD7U hard disk video camcorder.Â I have been using for the last 2 months.Â I am real comfortable with the controls for the most part.Â The only thing that I do not like with it is the indoor shooting with low light is not very good. Â So I am in the market to get a camera soon to do weddings, indoor events like concerts and action video.Â My 2 questions are: Â 1.Â Should I stay with a hard disk DVC or go with Mini-DV media? Â 2.Â What DVC would help me out on the indoor or low light problem? Â I am trying to stay in the under $1000 range but my budget can be at about the $1500 or so price range.Â I see that the GZ-HD7U can be had for about $600, but I wonder if there is something else out there that can work for me. thanks for the help, Mark mrjman on "MiniDV Camcorder" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/minidv-camcorder#post-36929 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:08:49 +0000 mrjman 36929@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Whats a good website to look for MiniDV Camcorders for around $500... Or better yet what are some MiniDV Camcorders that you guys would recommend? (around $500) mrjman on "Suggestions" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/suggestions#post-36902 Tue, 27 May 2008 18:09:40 +0000 mrjman 36902@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Ok... I'm going to buy my own equiptment over the summer and I wanted some suggestions on what I should do. I'm not sure which ones better but my options are Get a mini dv tape camcorder, Get a hard drive USB 2.0 camcorder, or get a miniDVD disc camcorder. Any suggestions on which one to shoot for just let me know. by the way, I have a Windows XP with firewire and USB andÂ I have the editing software Sony Vegas. RealProd on "Export Sound to mini DV problems - Urgent" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/export-sound-to-mini-dv-problems-urgent#post-35670 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:35:28 +0000 RealProd 35670@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ hi everybody its the first time i try to get help in a forum so i dont know how this realy works, and as you can read my english is not very good! i am writing from poland and i have a huge problem, and my deadline finish tomorow. Â i have a reportage for television that should go on air tomorow night and my problem, maiby is a piece of cake for you but for me is giving me head hakes since yesterday. i have 3 audio tracks, in one i have my main character conversation on the second i have the reader's voice and on the third i have music. the people from tv tell me that they nead all that separated, for example converation and reader on one chanell and music on the second chanell , and i need to record it on mini DV , how can i do it? how can i separate the chanells? Can someone help me please i am desperate!!!!!!!! giantonion on "archiving vhs to mini-dv?" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/archiving-vhs-to-mini-dv#post-33728 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:45:15 +0000 giantonion 33728@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I just recently purchasedÂ the Sony DCR HC 48 Handycam... after scouringÂ Apple's iMovieÂ discussion boards, it appears as though I will NOT be able to transfer VHS footage digitally using this camcorder as a pass through.Â This is definitely a problem for me, as I was hoping to archive many VHS tapes to mini-dv.Â The emphasis is to archive to mini-dv as opposed to importing all vhs footage directly into iMovie, which could ultimately tie up my internal hard drive (I would like to go through the tapes and edit them at a later date). If I buy an analog to digital converter, do you know if I can somehow transfer the vhs to a mini-dv cassette with this approach?Â Again, I would prefer not to directly copy footage into the computer.Â What about investing in a vcr/mini-dv unit such as the one linked below?Â It appears as though they are no longer manufacturing these but, given my situation, and the number of tapes I am hoping to archive (and eventually edit), it may be a wise purchase. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-SR-VS30U-Mini-DV-S-VHS-VCR_W0QQitemZ110189573382QQihZ001QQcategoryZ3318QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-SR&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;-VS30U-Mini-DV-S-VHS-VCR&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;_W0QQitemZ110189573382QQihZ001Q&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;QcategoryZ3318QQssPageNameZWDVW&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-SR&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;-VS30U-Mini-DV-S-VHS-VCR&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;_W0QQitemZ110189573382QQihZ001Q&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;QcategoryZ3318QQssPageNameZWDVW&lt;wbr&gt;&lt;/wbr&gt;QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem</a> </a> Please write when you have a moment.Â Thank you in advance for your assistance... much appreciated!!! Regards, Joe