HDV recorder

AcueMedia · 6th January 2009

where can i get a good affortable deck mainly for capturing HD minidv tapes. Anyone please recommend ?

chanxj · 7th January 2009

Have used the sony gv-hd700 which is slightly below 2k. can capture minidv/hdv tapes. Has a built in screen.

jaegersing · 7th January 2009

I'd recommend getting a Canon HV30 video camera. I use one as a capture deck for my XH-A1 tapes, and also as a backup and travel cam. And it's under $1,700.

jhansolo · 8th January 2009

Hi chanxj,
Did you buy a PAL version or is there a multi-system version of gv-hd700?

Agree with jaegersing, I always use a low-end camera to capture and even dump out. Unless you are viewing shuttling back and forth, deck is not the most economical option.

DXNMedia · 9th January 2009

I think if you have requirements for long term or bulk use, it would be wiser to invest in a proper professional series deck. Consumer grade VTRs or using camcorders as playback machines just doesn't last.

I've had more than 5 consumer camcorders breaking down after hours of playback for capturing. Even when comparing professional series of equipment to similar consumer grade versions like the DV Walkman series or even the Z1 vs. FX1 cameras, given the same amount of hours used, my consumer grade model failed way earlier than my professional grade equipment....

A check with my friend who used to be in Sony engineering dept told me that this is due to better designs and more robust drive mechanism being put into professional grade machines. An example of such differences that i've witnessed is that some consumer grade equipment was designed with plastic gears and pro-grade equipment are fitted with more robust metal gears.

You may consider the HVR-M15 if you need PAL/NTSC or rather 50i/60i compatibility.

jaegersing · 9th January 2009

Most of the wear and tear is caused by shuttling, as jhansolo mentioned. But nowadays there is no need to do that. You can just capture the whole tape to disk in one pass, select your "wanted" shots from the capture files, then delete the rest. The wear on the cam should be minimal.

Of course, if you are capturing many hours of tape every day then a real deck will last longer.

chanxj · 10th January 2009

Originally Posted by jhansolo

Hi chanxj,
Did you buy a PAL version or is there a multi-system version of gv-hd700?

Agree with jaegersing, I always use a low-end camera to capture and even dump out. Unless you are viewing shuttling back and forth, deck is not the most economical option.

The one i use is pal. Gebiz Tender. Supplied by CP

6th January 2009	#1
AcueMedia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 125	HDV recorder where can i get a good affortable deck mainly for capturing HD minidv tapes. Anyone please recommend ?

7th January 2009	#2
chanxj Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Singapore...... Posts: 598	Re: HDV recorder Have used the sony gv-hd700 which is slightly below 2k. can capture minidv/hdv tapes. Has a built in screen. __________________ Chanxj my blog @ http://sgsnap.com

7th January 2009	#3
jaegersing Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,141	Re: HDV recorder I'd recommend getting a Canon HV30 video camera. I use one as a capture deck for my XH-A1 tapes, and also as a backup and travel cam. And it's under $1,700.

8th January 2009	#4
jhansolo Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: singapore Posts: 108	Re: HDV recorder Hi chanxj, Did you buy a PAL version or is there a multi-system version of gv-hd700? Agree with jaegersing, I always use a low-end camera to capture and even dump out. Unless you are viewing shuttling back and forth, deck is not the most economical option.

9th January 2009	#5
DXNMedia Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 668	Re: HDV recorder I think if you have requirements for long term or bulk use, it would be wiser to invest in a proper professional series deck. Consumer grade VTRs or using camcorders as playback machines just doesn't last. I've had more than 5 consumer camcorders breaking down after hours of playback for capturing. Even when comparing professional series of equipment to similar consumer grade versions like the DV Walkman series or even the Z1 vs. FX1 cameras, given the same amount of hours used, my consumer grade model failed way earlier than my professional grade equipment.... A check with my friend who used to be in Sony engineering dept told me that this is due to better designs and more robust drive mechanism being put into professional grade machines. An example of such differences that i've witnessed is that some consumer grade equipment was designed with plastic gears and pro-grade equipment are fitted with more robust metal gears. You may consider the HVR-M15 if you need PAL/NTSC or rather 50i/60i compatibility. __________________ DXNMedia.net Post Production \| Video Acquisition \| Tape Transfers \| Microwave RF Camera Services

9th January 2009	#6
jaegersing Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,141	Re: HDV recorder Most of the wear and tear is caused by shuttling, as jhansolo mentioned. But nowadays there is no need to do that. You can just capture the whole tape to disk in one pass, select your "wanted" shots from the capture files, then delete the rest. The wear on the cam should be minimal. Of course, if you are capturing many hours of tape every day then a real deck will last longer.