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1. Re: Lost in translation?
oldevhs Nov 25, 2013 9:11 PM (in response to SteveH59)I have been using the Canopus ADVC-100 for approx 10 years to copy occasional VHS tapes via a Firewire connection (USB just doesn't cut it). The ADVC-110 is an updated version of the 100 and I have no experience with the 110. However, the 100 worked perfectly the first time out-of-the-box. While the quality is not as good as a digital camcorder tape, I am quite satisfied with the quality in all respects (eg no jitter, no running/bleeding colors). The auto-exposure and auto-focus of 20 year old technology does not compare to today's equipment, the results are nevertheless quite impressive.
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2. Re: Lost in translation?
SteveH59 Nov 25, 2013 9:43 PM (in response to oldevhs)That sounds impressive, oldevhs - thank you.
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3. Re: Lost in translation?
Steve Grisetti Nov 26, 2013 5:22 AM (in response to SteveH59)You will definitely get a much cleaner, more compatible digitized video from your analog using the Canopus AVDC. In fact, we highly recommend it in our FAQs.
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4. Re: Lost in translation?
SteveH59 Nov 26, 2013 5:49 AM (in response to Steve Grisetti)Many thanks for that, Steve.
You have given me some hope!
I'll almost certainly get one.
Cheers
Steve
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5. Re: Lost in translation?
Bill Hunt Nov 26, 2013 6:00 AM (in response to SteveH59)SteveH,
One of the beauties of going with an A-D bridge, like the Canopus, is that you will then be doing the Capture in PrE, so you should get the PAL version, with no conversion.
Also, as you are starting with VHS, the DV PAL Standard 4:3 is probably the best starting point for the Capture. Any of the HD Project Presets will not be adding anything to the Capture - you are best going with what you have to start, and especially when going to DVD-Video.
Good luck, and please update us on your success.
Hunt
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6. Re: Lost in translation?
SteveH59 Nov 26, 2013 6:54 AM (in response to Bill Hunt)Hello Hunt
That's very helpful, thanks. I really need to grasp these settings!
One of the beauties of going with an A-D bridge, like the Canopus, is that you will then be doing the Capture in PrE, so you should get the PAL version, with no conversion.
Yes, that's what's attractive because I suspect that with every conversion some quality is lost.
Steve
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7. Re: Lost in translation?
Bill Hunt Nov 26, 2013 7:13 AM (in response to SteveH59)Steve,
Very often, something IS lost with conversion. Also, some conversions can actually create issues, that did not originally exist. Being able to do without any conversion, is always the best course of action, IMHO. Now, and with that said, there ARE instances, where conversion is the best, or only recourse. I tred lightly, when I must do a conversion, and attempt to keep it simple, chosing the best format/CODEC for editing in Premiere.
Good luck, and I think that you will find the Canopus A-D bridge the answer - easy to use, effective and efficient.
Hunt
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8. Re: Lost in translation?
SteveH59 Nov 26, 2013 7:29 AM (in response to Bill Hunt)Thanks again for your suggestions and help.
Steve


