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component to FW converter
by Craig Sawchuk on May 29, 2008 at 9:34:11 pm

Any suggestions for a stand-alone converter to get Betacam footage onto a MBP (preferably component to DV)?

I've heard that the ADS Pyro sucks -- true? Is there one that you'd recommend, or have heard good things about?

Thanks,
Craig

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Re: component to FW converter
by Shane Ross on May 29, 2008 at 9:38:34 pm

Look at Canopus. The ADVC line has always been good. ADVC-300 is a good box.

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Re: component to FW converter
by walter biscardi on May 29, 2008 at 9:47:27 pm

If you want the best quality, the AJA Io LA can't be beat.

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Re: component to FW converter
by David Smith on May 31, 2008 at 12:07:01 am

Craig,

I have a Convergent Design SD-Connect I'm no longer using. Actually mine is the Promax branded unit but it's the same box. Take a look and see if that might serve.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/379717-REG/Convergent_Design_SDC_SD_C...

Regards,
David

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Re: component to FW converter
by Rennie Klymyk on Jun 1, 2008 at 6:22:10 pm

Keep in mind the format you will be editing in. A lot of these converters convert to DV 4:1:1 video.
I agree with Walter's recommendation for an AJA unit. They do analog and digital component i/o (and more) to a variety of different codecs for more options on future needs.

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