Michel,

First lets assume you're using Windows 98 or Win2k. The Vegas Video
capture program uses OHCI compliant 1394 and this is not available
using Windows NT.

Next, you'll need to find an OHCI compliant 1394 card. Make
sure that the packaging specifically states OHCI compliance. I've
been using a Western Digital 1394 card, which cost about $90.00 and
works quite well with Vegas Video.

The Pinnacle DV500 as well as the DPS Spark card are based on the
adaptec AHA-89xx card. As far as I know there are no OHCI drivers
available for this card. (I've used both of these cards with
Premiere under Windows NT. It's sucks that they don't work with
Windows 2000.) Who knows what the Matrox RT-2000 is based on, my
guess is that it's propriatary.

Finally it's anybodys guess on which source decks and cameras will
work with this OHCI standard. I've got a Panasonic AG-DV deck that
works fine but my Sony DHR-1000 deck does not respond to the deck
control commands. (One of the Sonic Foundry folks said that they
are looking at this problem. Stay tuned.)

Hope this Helps.
Hugh


Michel Berube wrote:
>>Hi there
>>
>>I've been reading in this forum abouth video capture card
>>to work with VV or VA.
>>I always see the same ansers: IEEE 1394 compatible dv
>>boards.
>>Well, I tested Matrox RT-2000 and Pinnacle DV-500 and they
>>don't work, so don't by them for know.
>>Can anyone tell me Names and models so I can make a choice
>>and stop spending money and time for nothing.