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Many digital devices do not ship with Firewire cables included, so it's important to verify which kind of plugs your equipment needs before purchasing cables. Also bear in mind that computers may not come equipped with a Firewire card and that most older computers definitely won't have a card. Be sure to ask about this when you purchase a new computer. You can add a Firewire card for about $50 from CompUSA or a similar computer shop. | ![]() |
When you play the VHS tape, the video signal will be sent to the digital camera, converted into a digital signal by the camera's electronics, and "passed through" the digital camera -- via Firewire -- to the computer.
The Canopus ADVC50 is probably adequate for most amateur needs. If you're planning on working extensively with old VHS tapes, however, it might be worth considering the ADVC300, much more expensive but specifically designed to improve the image quality of VHS tape transfers to the digital realm.
Last updated 2/20/08