lewdvig

I have lots of old 60-120 min 8mm tape I want to import for work in FC. Is there a cost effective device ~$200 that one can buy to make this task a little easier?

I have seen devices from Dazzle, but I am not sure that I trust them. Pyro and Pinnacle make these too.

This looks pretty good: Canopus ADVC55
http://www.canopus.com/US/products/ADVC55/pt_advc55.asp

Any of you folks have experience with these solutions? Opinions are sought and welcomed.

[ January 31, 2004, 05:53 PM: Message edited by: lewdvig ]

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Len

I'm using a Formac Studio with built in TV. Formac's software is crap but the program Vidi works well as it offers a floating control palette to set contrast, brightness, etc. before committing yourself to a capture. Works good in both imovie and FCE. Still have to extract sound in imovie to use it, though.
Len

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The Canopus is our choice. There are problems with Dazzle.
Mnay digiCams also have conversion.

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I purchased the Canopus ADVC100 and it just plain works.
This was after asking the same questions and hearing the same answers.

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vectra

I have a Canopus ADVC 100 which I use with my Beige (zif 450) works like a charm...just plug in and play.