VHS -> DV or directly to computer?

[OH]

I have a analog line in on my JVC DV cam, and I can capture to DV tape or direct to my computer via firewire.

Do I get the same quality if I:

- Capture to DV tape using line in on my camera, and then transfer from camera to computer (firewire)

- Capture direct to computer using line in on my camera (firewire)


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[thecoalman]

The resulting file would be identical. DV is digital so whether you captured to your cam or sent it directly to your computer they would be the same.

[logixrat.01]

New to all this, but if storing on the camcorder first would there be a time limitation vs. feeding directly to your computer? It may not be an issue depending on the length of video you are trying to capture.

[Steve Stepoway]

I've done it both ways, but usually capture directly to the computer using the camcorder as pass-through. It saves wear & tear on the camcorder mechanics, and saves a step. And as logixrat.01 points out, if you record to tape, you have the limit of 60 (or 80) minutes recording time.

[Rondo]

Just one extra point - remember to disconnect the Camcorder from the computer before editing, or remove the DV tape from it, as the editing software you use may try to export to the Camcorder!