[MacDV] Digital Dubbing

[Mark O'Brien]

On 10/18/03 3:14 PM, "David Crump" <davecrump at mac.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> I was wondering if it was possible to dub directly between two DV
> camcorders without having to import the video onto a computer, then
> back out to the second tape.  I assume that using the analog cables
> would be easiest, but result in loss of quality.  Is there such thing
> as a 4-pin to 4-pin Firewire cable to connect two cameras, and if so,
> is that possible?  I am visiting an uncle who has a Digital8 camera.
> Mine is MiniDV, and I would like to quickly copy some digital footage
> while I'm there.

Yes, it's possible, and preferable over using the analog cables because you
can get a bit perfect copy over Firewire.

It's possible, unless you have a camcorder bought in the EU. They cripple
the camcorders so the only way to record on them is through the lens,
because VCRs are taxed at a higher rate than camcorders (so-called
"nEUtering"). 

Mark