Re: Capturing HDV to Apple Prores422 problems

If you want to be able to properly log your HDV tapes, you need to use a deck with RS-422 serial control and SDI or HDMI output and connect it to a capture card with SDI or HDMI input.

Well, that's not the only way to "properly" do it. My way is similar but not exactly the same. I use a small Sony clamshell HDV deck with component out. I convert the component signal to SDI with an AJA mini-converter and import that signal to FCP through an AJA Kona 3 card. Machine control is via firewire, not RS-422. Log and capture with timecode.