Pulling video off my Sony handycam DCR-DVD92

[briandk17]

Hello, First time user here. Thanks for the help in advance. I've got a Sony handycam DCR-DVD92 and I'm desperate to pull video off of it to my mac for editing. If I get the Canopus ADVC 110 converter will I be able to pull video from it? All I've got is AV cables so I figure if I can plug the AV cables into the converter I can send it via firewire to my Mac. Just wondering if anyone knows this is possible. Thanks in advance. Brian

[Case]

Wouldn't it be easier to copy the DVD from the handycam to your harddisk, and start editing from there?

[briandk17]

they are mini-dvd's that can't go into the mac. the only output from the digital camcorder are rca cables. kind of ridiculous.

[terryj]

Yes your workflow is sound.
The camera since it only has analog,
will work like a VCR in that aspect,
going into the Canopus and then via FW into
your mac.

I assume that the the modes on the camera are
the same as any: Record, VTR (Play), and Off.
If so, then VTR mode will play back through
the analog cables just fine.

Now, you might think about cost: An external burner,
such as a Pioneer -112D in a firewire enclosure for
about $80 would be cheaper than a Canopus ADVC-110,
and would enable you to mount the mini dvd disc onto
your mac for ripping. Something to think about;
if all you need the Canopus for is an interface for the camera,
this might be a cheaper alternative. However, if you also
have VHS tapes to digitize, then the cost of the Canopus
would be justified, because their would be more to do with it.