[MacDV] mini dv tape deck

[James Asherman]

On Feb 15, 2007, at 2:54 AM, Lanny Cotler wrote:

>> 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.



I had a VS20U same problem. It just choked on too many things. No  
MiniDVCam playback either.
The Sony has been more reliable by about 200%.
I used a camera for a while, but don't use one you like.