Why would anyone spend this kind of money on an ANALOG only switcher? Where do find an analog camera or analog recorder to support this, outside of a museum? If they're gearing this to the low end / prosumer market, are you supposed to record the...
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Probably because of all that it can do. It's an HD/SD system. Full 1920x1080 HD. There are no options on the market that positively compare to it. If you are ONLY using it to switch from camera to camera, there are certainly less expensive options. If you want to use the multitude of features on the TriCaster 40 v2, such as DDR, still store, zoomable virtual sets with multiple shots, graphics generator, H.264 streaming output, HD recording, projector output, etc, you will find that this can't be done with other equipment...even at double the price. While you *could* record to a SVHS deck, I would be super-surprised to hear that anyone would. Most would prefer to record to their favorite Full HD codec, or output via HDMI, or output to the projector, or DVI output to a computer monitor. Actually, many consumer and pro-sumer cameras have component HD output. Typically, it is via a breakout cable that is included with the camera. Without doing a thorough study, I would think that the majority have component HD output via a breakout cable. Upon request, we could provide you with a list of compatible cameras.
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This is basically backordered everywhere. Check out all the buying options, there are still some for sale at $799, but get them quickly since they're in super high demand! I was able to get one from Camera Land here on Amazon for $799 just the other day, and I'm now waiting for it in the mail.
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Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a nice clear picture vs the night vison. Hope this helps Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a... » Read More Robert absolutely I have two and as far as I know you can have even more than two. Just remember if you are going to do the recording it's full price for the first and half price for the second for the year. It comes with two free weeks recording so you can try it out and see if the recording is what you want you don't have to record but my opinion I think it costs me 150 bucks for the year. These things are the balls as they have infrared for night and I put it motion light switches so if someone does walk into the room the lights go on and the day mode of the camera switches back on to a nice clear picture vs the night vison. Hope this helps « Show Less
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No sorry. Digital and analog are completely different so you would actually need a powered converter.
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I think someone is giving an idea that I've found little merrit. Cassette2USB is a good product, especially the converter, records both directions without manually turning tape, software OK on my W7. I Think Digitope Digitalizer is over rated for any OS. Try Cassette2USB for $59.99 at cassette2USB.com . I like it and the converter is worth that alone even with another product such as Magix Cleaning Labs. Several options, I like Cassette2USB the best, but the others have their place as well.
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The problem is that I'd like to use it when recording video, not just for voice notes. It's been very frustrating - sometimes it records in stereo, but most of the time in mono. I haven't been able to figure out what makes the difference.
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I'm so sorry but I don't know (Analog guy in digital world/I pay a friend to hook me up). I'd look in the manual for you but they don't have one for this model (it's all online now). Sorry.
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This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck but you really won't need it to get some nice video of the traffic in front of your home using an IP camera. This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck... » Read More This being an analog camera needs a display card installed into a computer so that the image can be displayed on the monitor. From there I don't know how you can capture the image and send it via the internet but I suppose it can be done. However, why go to all of this trouble when you can purchase an IP camera (that has a noticeably better image) and utilizing it's IP address send it to any computer in the world. Additionally, the IP camera is the same price but also admittedly, it is somewhat harder to set up but with all of the help on the net you can do it....I was able to. Good luck but you really won't need it to get some nice video of the traffic in front of your home using an IP camera. « Show Less
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That's a very interesting thought. We are always looking into what we can do to provide DVR service options that can appeal to everyone. Would you mind suggesting this as an idea for us by clicking on 'Suggest an Idea' on this page: http://support.dropcam.com/forums/20768048-feature-requests ? It would also be great to know why you would like recording for just one day.Thanks!David Corea
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I have a similar product (Panasonic DMR-EH59), and everything came in the box. There should be no problems. It comes with an adapter that is simple to use. My concern is that I bought mine 4 years ago and have put it under some very heavy use. Don't get me wrong it still works great, but when it dies that $459 price is going to really hurt. I paid about $100 less then, and even that was painful. Anyway, enjoy your recorder. It's awesome!
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It doesn't work by itself, because it's analog over digital, I made that mistake before I study more on it, but if you have adapter to convert analog to digital, it will work as a conveyor, or as connector
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Now, that, spending more money on the camcorder instead of the transfer, makes a lot of sense, since the connotation is that is would be far less costly. As I'm sure you know, the worst phrase to use on a shoot is "We'll fix it in post." Thank you for your comments; all this info is really helping!Any suggestions as to what con or prosumer camera (keeping in mind cost, of course) to use? I am not married to any one brand as the tech is fairly similar between them all, I would think, but there are advantages to some, I;m sure.
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I am retired and love photography. I found myself with thousands and thousands of photos, slides and negatives that I needed to convert to digital. I bought two different machines the "Pandigital Photolink" for the photographs, I love this machine. I bought another slide and negative to digital picture converter, with this last one, I am converting hundreds of mounted slides and negatives to digital. If you google "SLIDE AND NEGATIVE TO DIGITAL PICTURE CONVERTER" you will find many types and styles from $55.00 to $150.00 or more. They work great!!!! Amazon.com have many of these. I hope my answer can help you. Two machines is the best deal. one for photos, the other one for slides and negatives. I am retired and love photography. I found myself with thousands and thousands of photos, slides and negatives that I needed to convert to digital. I bought two different machines the "Pandigital Photolink" for the photographs, I love this machine. I bought another slide and negative to digital picture converter, with this last one, I am converting hundreds of mounted slides and negatives to digital. If you google "SLIDE AND NEGATIVE TO DIGITAL PICTURE CONVERTER" you will find many types and styles from $55.00 to $150.00 or more. They work great!!!! Amazon.com have many... » Read More I am retired and love photography. I found myself with thousands and thousands of photos, slides and negatives that I needed to convert to digital. I bought two different machines the "Pandigital Photolink" for the photographs, I love this machine. I bought another slide and negative to digital picture converter, with this last one, I am converting hundreds of mounted slides and negatives to digital. If you google "SLIDE AND NEGATIVE TO DIGITAL PICTURE CONVERTER" you will find many types and styles from $55.00 to $150.00 or more. They work great!!!! Amazon.com have many of these. I hope my answer can help you. Two machines is the best deal. one for photos, the other one for slides and negatives. « Show Less
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Sorry, I can't offer any feedback, but I found it funny that someone else is having the same dilemna with the same 2 cameras. So I will also be intersted in hearing any input as well. Is the video capability really worth it?
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Thanks again david.I remember reading some of the flash based camcorders record on .MOD files, which are somewhat hard to work with.This will be my first camcorder purchase in a long while (my last was a sony digital-8...), so your advice is well needed and appreciated.
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Matt, thanks for posting this. I had the same question and couldn't find an answer. Is it possible that the latency the reviewer perceived is due to upconverting the signal to 1080i, and you are simply converting the analogue to digital signal without changing the resolution? I'm not clear on whether converting implies *up*converting, couldn't really find an answer... but based on your feedback I think I'll give this a shot.
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David Pogue wrote a piece in the NY Times on the subject, making some solid points in favor of mini-dv which ultimately turned me away from any non-tape-based cameras. If you feel like subjecting yourself further into this dead horse of a subject, the link to his piece is below:http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/technology/circuits/20pogue.html