Sending to DV with USB

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I am confused. I keep reading that Firewire is required to capture from and
print to DV cam, however, I successfully captured through USB from DV, but
can not seem to send back to DV through USB. I think if I can capture
through USB, I should be able to send back through it. I have both USB and
Firewire on my camera, but my PC only has USB. I would REALLY like to be
able to do it through USB. I know Firewire is much better quality and speed;
it just isn't an option for me right now. Help, please!?
 
"Priddygirl" wrote ...
I am confused. I keep reading that Firewire is required to capture
from and
print to DV cam, however, I successfully captured through USB from DV,
but
can not seem to send back to DV through USB. I think if I can capture
through USB, I should be able to send back through it. I have both
USB and
Firewire on my camera, but my PC only has USB. I would REALLY like to
be
able to do it through USB. I know Firewire is much better quality and
speed;
it just isn't an option for me right now. Help, please!?
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What computer? PC/Mac? Operating system?
What camera? Brand & model number?
What software did you use to capture?
What kind of file did it create? File extention?
 
I've not got a usb enabled cam so can't test, but people say
they can do this sucesfully with USB,
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I'd like to see that. The only camcorders I've heard of which
use USB are either the mini-DVD camcorders which are
using MPEG2 (rather than DV), or else low-rez webcams.
 
I have a Sony TRV-460. I can capture with USB. Made a few clips at first,
then bought a firewire card and cable and haven't looked back since. For the
$30 or so, its a better investment than the hastle with USB.
 
I have a Sony TRV-460. I can capture with USB. Made a few
clips at first, then bought a firewire card and cable and haven't
looked back since. For the $30 or so, its a better investment
than the hastle with USB.
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Seems unlikely that you were getting full-speed, full-frame
DV video out of the USB port. That is why the Firewire
(aka. "DV" or "iLink") port is still there.
 
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