Pinnacle Video Transfer records video to anything USB 2.0, even your iPod
By Paul Miller 
posted January 3rd 2008 12:49PM
posted January 3rd 2008 12:49PM
posted January 3rd 2008 12:49PM
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So it works for an ipod, how about a macbook???? Can I input analog video into my mac and use final cut on it?
Its one of those fantastically useful gadgets....once you find a use for it!
so it takes analog inputs only? no dv? i want something that will let me bypass my dv camera's tape deck. this looks so close to what i want yet just not quite there.
Just get a DVD writer with a DV input, or use your PC!
yeah but i'm looking for compactness though. i need something i can just strap to the side of my camera.
What you need is a Firestore drive. They're designed for exactly what you need. Focus Enhancements makes them.
TF:
What about something like this?
http://www.mcetech.com/quickstreamdv/index.html
Or this?
http://www.videonics.com/solutions/catalog.asp?id=3
max and shane, that's exactly what i had in mind. thanks!
what about macrovision in the signal?
And those smart enough to not use an iPod? Maybe a Cowon D2 instead? I'm assuming we're fine.
No one ever answers the KEY question .... Can I feed this device the analog (i.e. composite vid) output of a std DVD player and get a iPod ready (h.264) file without any complications from the DVD copy protection. If yes, this device, combined with Netflix, would be worth it's weight in gold.
Yes. There is no copy protection sent down an analog video signal.
Absolutely WRONG. Virtually all Std DVD players output a Macrovision-modified signal with the composite analog video. If you have ever tried to connect a commercial DVD to a VHS recorder you will note that the video is distorted to the point of being unwatchable. Also, If you go the t5he Pinnacle Video site and look at their software produycts that convert video ... most carry thre caveat that they will ONLY work with NON-COPY-PROTECTED DVD's.
Absolutely WRONG. Virtually all Std DVD players output a Macrovision-modified signal with the composite analog video. If you have ever tried to connect a commercial DVD to a VHS recorder you will note that the video is distorted to the point of being unwatchable. Also, If you go the t5he Pinnacle Video site and look at their software produycts that convert video ... most carry thre caveat that they will ONLY work with NON-COPY-PROTECTED DVD's.
@TikiScott: I had no idea, sorry. My dad has been recording dvd to vhs for years with a basic zenith setup. Am I missing something else here?
Some of the earlier VHS machines were capable of effectively ignoring the Macrovision-modified signal. I'm not sure if this was intentional or accidental. However, I have one & I still use it from time to time to make copies. However, most VHS recorders will record a video signal that is terribly distorted & unuseable. I sent my questions to Pinnacle and they botched the answer and have not yet addressed my specific question re Macrovision and compoite video transfer.
not with an ipod touch, that's for sure
What about the Zune, does it work wit a Zune?
wait, does this thing have its own power source? like a battery? or does it need an AC cable?...
i have a helmet cam that plugs into composites, and i need something smaller than of those older model camcorders with analog input... this wouldnt really work if you had to plug into an outlet.
I to am after something to replace the Mini DV tape Handycam to hook my helmet cam to.