Can someone explain how much wear or damage do we make to the heads of the dvx when we digitize. obviusly it would be better to digitize from a Mini DV deck. but like me some people can not afford it right now. but this question is just for awarness or to know what to expect or when to expect the consequences. thank you ???
Wear and tear question
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Zoomforce
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Re: Wear and tear question
my original DVX has 300 hours on its heads shows no signs of wear meaning dropouts etc.. But I have always had a deck so I never used it as a deck, I am not sure if using it to FF/RW etc would accelerate those hours. It does cost $800 including labour to get your head assembly replaced, which isnt really that bad when you think of it considering it basically gets you a new camera.
my original DVX has 300 hours on its heads shows no signs of wear meaning dropouts etc.. But I have always had a deck so I never used it as a deck, I am not sure if using it to FF/RW etc would accelerate those hours. It does cost $800 including labour to get your head assembly replaced, which isnt really that bad when you think of it considering it basically gets you a new camera.
HorseFilms
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Re: Wear and tear question
I'm using a trv38 as a deck. No problems so far.
I'm using a trv38 as a deck. No problems so far.
Multi-Media
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Re: Wear and tear question
There are many good reasons for using a deck. I use the Panasonic AGDV2500, but there are a variety of solutions from a dedicated deck to a cheap DVcam used for playback.
Apart from the obvious... using it to log, digitize, and edit to... I now always make a "safety" copy of critical footage as soon as I get back... since it's digital, there is no loss and if anything physical should happen to your camera original... wear or God forbid... the camera or your dog should eat it... you won't look unprofessional when you have to make a lame excuse to your client about the footage that can't be restaged or reshot for whatever reason.
There are many good reasons for using a deck. I use the Panasonic AGDV2500, but there are a variety of solutions from a dedicated deck to a cheap DVcam used for playback.
Apart from the obvious... using it to log, digitize, and edit to... I now always make a "safety" copy of critical footage as soon as I get back... since it's digital, there is no loss and if anything physical should happen to your camera original... wear or God forbid... the camera or your dog should eat it... you won't look unprofessional when you have to make a lame excuse to your client about the footage that can't be restaged or reshot for whatever reason.
smkoch
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yeah, those firewire ports don't seam to have ever been built for lasting time. I have a gs200 for a back angle cam, it matches up real good to the dvx, I mean that the normal person will never notice ( will post sample later) but when I'm not using it it sits on my desk perm. attached to the firewire so that I'm not pluging and unpluging the cord, my last jvc will barely digitize any more it's as if the firewire port expanded and the cord is just to small? that's what happens' just by using it.
p.s. I've seen cheap dv cams at best buy (open box returns ) for like $200 bucks toss a warrenty on it for another $50. how can you not afford that, if it saves a huge wear and tear.
yeah, those firewire ports don't seam to have ever been built for lasting time. I have a gs200 for a back angle cam, it matches up real good to the dvx, I mean that the normal person will never notice ( will post sample later) but when I'm not using it it sits on my desk perm. attached to the firewire so that I'm not pluging and unpluging the cord, my last jvc will barely digitize any more it's as if the firewire port expanded and the cord is just to small? that's what happens' just by using it.
p.s. I've seen cheap dv cams at best buy (open box returns ) for like $200 bucks toss a warrenty on it for another $50. how can you not afford that, if it saves a huge wear and tear.
darmanb
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Re: Wear and tear question
Has anyone experienced a similar problem with the DVX100?
I know that it is smarter to buy a cheap camcorder for capturing and rewinding, but on the other hand, I think that the DVX's robust and serious design and price tag can not easily allow such a thing to happen! Of course, with normal handling.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem with the DVX100?
I know that it is smarter to buy a cheap camcorder for capturing and rewinding, but on the other hand, I think that the DVX's robust and serious design and price tag can not easily allow such a thing to happen! Of course, with normal handling.
Jim Brennan
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Re: Wear and tear question
Jeez, I never thought of using my zr-20 for capture. I love this site! You guys just saved me big bucks and heartache in the future. Thanks
Jeez, I never thought of using my zr-20 for capture. I love this site! You guys just saved me big bucks and heartache in the future. Thanks
chuck_ferris
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Re: Wear and tear question
What camcorder quality level is necessary for high quality playback for capture, etc?
Will a cheap minidv camcorder give good playback quality?
Chuck
What camcorder quality level is necessary for high quality playback for capture, etc?
Will a cheap minidv camcorder give good playback quality?
Chuck
Barry_Green
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Re: Wear and tear question
For firewire, yes. Not so good for analog output, but if you're looking for something to transfer firewire data, any cheap camera should do just fine.
For firewire, yes. Not so good for analog output, but if you're looking for something to transfer firewire data, any cheap camera should do just fine.
swellfonder
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Re: Wear and tear question
Like Multi-Media, I too use a Panasonic AG-DV2500 to capture. One advantage of using a deck is fast, forward and rewind... you wont get that speed using a lower price camera.
Steve
Like Multi-Media, I too use a Panasonic AG-DV2500 to capture. One advantage of using a deck is fast, forward and rewind... you wont get that speed using a lower price camera.
Steve