Sony DCR-HC40 DV capturing

[BIGTIME]

Hey guys I need some help selecting the best capture software for my digital camcorder. It is the Sony DCR-HC40 it has the analog to digital passthrough like I have been reading about in the forums. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[wwjd]

WinDV, which is freeware, is simple and pretty much bullet proof.

Scenalyzer live is pretty good but is payware. It does have some scheduling capability as well.

wwjd

[lordsmurf]

Don't hijack posts. I've moved your problem to it's own thread.

[tmh]

For DV transfer I'm just using whatever software I plan to edit in. I've used Windows Movie Maker 2 (free in windows), Ulead (came with DVD writer) and WinDV (free, as mentioned). All have given me perfect transfer (as far as I can tell). I ran tests on these by transferring some DV via firewire to my computer then putting that back into the camcorder. So far, each of these softwares have given me a copy identical (to my eye) when I play the Mini DV on my 27" TV.

One thing I learned here regarding DV "capture" is that it is the ONE step in DVD making where you shouldn't lose ANY quality - it is just a transfer. A good firewire cable and card and you're all set. If you don't have firewire, USB 2 might give you lousy results. I tested this as well because I just couldn't understand why USB 2, which as far as the specs say is FASTER than firewire, gives inferior DV transfer quality. Anyone know why this is?