USB or Firewire to capture HDV

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MJH038

Newbie Joined: Jul 22, 2010 10:07 Messages: 45 Offline

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Jul 22, 2010 10:14

I have Sony HDR-CX520V. To capture video should I use USB or Firewire cable? Any advantages or disadvantages using either connection? Thanks ASUS P8Z68 deluxe
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mrteeth2005

Member Joined: Jul 15, 2010 01:09 Messages: 55 Offline

Jul 25, 2010 03:50

Does your Sony have both connection? If so, that would be strange. If it does, I would go with USB because the transfer rate should be faster (that's if you compare USB2.0 vs Firewire).

I have a Canon HV10 HD camcorder that uses Firewire. When I transfer there's some skipping, pixelation, pops, during capture. When I do the same with my Canon HF20 (USB 2.0), the capture is very smooth.

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MJH038

Newbie Joined: Jul 22, 2010 10:07 Messages: 45 Offline

Jul 26, 2010 08:09

Thanks, I used USB. Apparently camcorder does not allow any other connection. ASUS P8Z68 deluxe
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