[MacDV] mini dv tape deck

[Lanny Cotler]

>Owned my JVC mini-DV deck for years. Never a problem. Paid for 
>itself a cazillion times over.
>
>Blurb on the most recent model:
>The JVC SR-VS30U is a dual format deck that incorporates two of the 
>most popular media formats in one easy to use machine. The unit will 
>accept mini-size DV and DVCAM digital cassettes as well as SVHS and 
>VHS analog tapes. The product is one machine that will feed both 
>digital and analog editing platforms the high quality signals they 
>require. And owning the SR-VS30U means having one less machine on 
>your desktop. Much more affordable than Sony's. And personally, not 
>a big fan of the Sony company.


My partner in video owns one of these. We've had continuous trouble 
getting it to capture Sony tapes from a VX2K through FCP. We have to 
use the VX2K itself in these circumstances.