Using a cheap camera to capture, any quality difference?

meshuken · Post by **meshuken** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:39 am

If I record DV on a nice 3-chip camera (GL2 for example) and then use a $150 DV camcorder for the capture to my PC will I lose any quality in the picture? I want to save head-wear on the expensive camera.

I know in the digital age it's all 1s and Zeros, but I thought I would ask.

My instinct is that there should be no difference, but I thought I would ask...

ME

Post by **Ron P.** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:43 am

No, none what-so-ever. When you capture DV using Firewire, you are just transferring the data from your camera to the PC. So what you get on your PC is what is on your camera.

Good idea by the way..

GeorgeW · Post by **GeorgeW** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:08 pm

I'd also agree that it's a good way to save wear-and-tear on your expensive camcorder. One issue you might have is if you plan to record in LP mode -- sometimes "other" camcorders have problems playing external LP tapes, so you end up having to use the original camcorder that made the LP recording (or maybe another model camcorder from the same company).

Regards,
George

2Dogs · Post by **2Dogs** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:23 pm

Hey meshuken!

I think you may have hit on a good strategy! I may now be able to justify going out with the girlfriend to save wear and tear on the wife!

skier-hughes · Post by **skier-hughes** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:24 pm

George's point is a good one, and a reason for never ever recording in LP. What if your GL2 breaks down and you replace it with the latest version........ and can't ever again see any of the recordings you've made over the years.

Otherwise, i do hat you plan. Film with XM2 (GL2) and then capture with my older canon mv10.