analog camcorder to firewire converters?

1. nobody
   Member

   
   I am not quite financially able to get both the software and a camera at this time- so I was wondering if there is a converter that you can run out of an OLD camcorder into firewire?
   
   I have an ancient Memorex VHS camcorder.
   
   Another question: I got a brand new computer with a firewire port- how do I know if it is OHCI-compliant?
   
   Thanks for answering these crazy questions.
   
   Alan

   Posted 8 years ago #

2. mrvideo
   Member

   
   Device Manager should identify your firewire card as OHCI compliant,or not. Both Pinnacle and Canopus make analogue to digital converters to take RCA/S-Video outputs from your camcorder and a firewire input to your PC. They range from $200-300 USD, but are still cheaper than a miniDV camera with built-in converter.
   
   David Hurdon
   http://www.contentshop.tv

   Posted 8 years ago #

3. nobody
   Member

   
   Thanks David,
   
   I found the firewire in device manager- I'm up to par!
   
   Alan
   

   Posted 8 years ago #

4. nobody
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   or you could just upgrade the vidoe card for about $229 youc an get a good gainward card that supports vidoe capture
   
   just do a search on wwww.newegg.com for the Gainward 1200 XP 5900 VIVO (make sure it has VIVO)

   Posted 8 years ago #

5. nobody
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   I may have what you need, Alan. I don't use it anymore.

   Posted 8 years ago #

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