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discdude wrote on 3/26/2003, 4:30 PM
People around here like the Canopus ADVC-100. It'll change your analog video into DV video - the same format used by DV camcorders. So it is an ideal fit for Video Factory.

http://www.canopus.com/US/products/advc-100/pm_advc-100.asp

Plan on adding a few extra $$$ on top of the price of an ADVC-100 if you don't already own a Firewire card - you'll need one and it isn't included.

Unlike many budget devices, the Canopus ADVC-100 captures both audio and video and does not rely on your sound card. This ensures accurate sync which can be a problem with budget cards.

If you want dirt cheap (<$100), a Conexant CX23880 based TV tuner card isn't bad.
The Asus TV Tuner card looks good to me:
http://www.asus.com/products/vga/tvtuner/overview.htm#

However, it requires a fast system to work well and since the video is uncompressed, a lot of hard drive space is a must. TV tuner cards can also suffer from the sync problems mentioned above so a good sound card is definitely a plus.

I'd avoid anything that connects through USB.

If your system is so-so and requires upgrades, a Canopus ADVC-100 may actually be cheaper so weigh your options carefully.
sioda wrote on 3/26/2003, 4:33 PM
Do you have a digital camcorder? If so it can do what you need without more $.
discdude wrote on 3/26/2003, 8:21 PM
Bud,

Just noticed that you posted in another thread that you own a Pinnacle DC-10+. I still think you can get it working with Video Factory.

However, if you would like to upgrade, I recommend the Canopus.
Jsnkc wrote on 3/27/2003, 12:21 PM
Get the Canopus ADVC-50, I've had one for about a year now and I love it, it gives great picture quality from all analog sources I have put into it.