Best Method of converting Ntsc Vhs to Pal Format

[JamesyBHOY]

I know questions like these have been asked a ton of times. So this is not what I'm asking about how to convert it or anything like that.

I need to get a few Ntsc Vhs tapes converted to Pal.

So the smart option would be to Pal DVD, This way they won't ever wear out like you'd get from a Vhs tape.

Initally I used my Pioneer 220 & hooked it up to my Ntsc compatible Vhs player. I then used the Pal-50 option to get a recordable signal. It worked okay but the quality was pretty rubbish.

I know there are Multi-System Vcr's, Capture Cards, Standards converters etc.

I was planning on going for a Samsung SV-5000W Multi System Vcr to change the output to Pal & then record onto Dvd. However I've read people saying the results weren't that good, while others have liked the final outcome. So for the UK model it costs around £300/£350= over $600 & I can't afford to be wasting that sort of money on something that won't give me what I'm looking for.

I know there is an upgraded model the SV-7000W but can't get any first hand reviews on it to make a judgement on.

Capture Cards are another choice, Get it into my PC then encode with Tmpgenc to Pal & burn to Dvd.

Lastly a Standards Converter/Video Converter

So I was hoping somebody here with a lot more knowledge on the subject could advise me on the best quality method of those above.

I have around 50 odd tapes, So I checked out a company to do it for me. I found one that would do it for £14 each plus p&p.

Adding all that up, Plus any future tapes that I may go for, will end up costing more than if I had originally done it myself. So that's exactly what I have decided that will be more beneficial to me in the long run. So Price Wise I'd be willing to go upto to around £800/$1500 maximum. Although ideally around £500/$1000 would be my preferred price range.

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks..

[hech54]

Be careful....there are "Multi Format" VCR's and then there are "Converting" VCR's....BIG difference.

[the * dude]

humm, not an expert but look around & see if you can capture ntsc on your pc at 23.976 fps, if so you can easily convert it to a pal format & enc as a dvd using DGPULLDOWN. 8)

[the * dude]

i found this...

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=209166