[MacDV] Re: A to D: advice needed....

[sb]

Your cheapest choice is the slight hack on the TRV900 that allows pass thru.
Second choice is to get a DataVideo Tech converter - just as good as the
Canopus and about $100 less. (about $185)


 regards,

 sb


On 12/26/04 11:43 AM, "W T McCain III" <list at mccaingroup.com> wrote:

> I have been burning DVDs using iMovie, iDVD & Toast for quite a while
> now on my PB Titanium 500 (I upgraded the DVD drive).
> 
> I am finally ready to convert my kids extensive VHS collection to
> DVD. I am also ready to convert my extensive collection of 8mm analog
> video tape to DVD.
> 
> What is the easiest way to do this?
> 
> My digital video camera is a Sony TRV900, so it does not pass through
> via firewire to iMovie.
> 
> Is getting a CANOPUS ADVC-110 and importing via my old analog 8mm
> camera into iMovie the easiest way to move the 8mm data?
> 
> What is the easiest work flow for moving VHS to DVD? Do I have to
> import into iMovie, or can I use the CANOPUS ADVC-110 to import to
> Toast to burn a DVD?
> 
> Your advice is appreciated!!
> 
> WT