I'm going to buy the Canopus equipment.
I'm going to use the firewire, though my PC hasn't got a port, I'm getting a firewire adapter card. I'm not sure where it 'goes' but sounds like the best way to go. I want it to be right, the way it was designed.
This thread has been fantastic.
Longedge, noted regarding the quality connection on analogue side. Thanks.
Carl, Rob, Longedge, Barry, thankyou.
Yes, Rob...I love to learn all this stuff. I'm the 'archivist' in the family. Zillions of photos, are nearly all scanned now, to disc and HDrive, - Cyberlink PD is also my current new learning task, and a great way to keep nice home movies,...and next the old videos. I've previously put them on dvd, but am unhappy that I have no digital copy, and can't edit them for safekeeping or sharing. Grand plans, just have to expand the knowledge about the equipment required. So this has been great.
One day soon, I'll update you and let you know how I got on. I only bought PD11 about 3 months ago, I didn't know there was going to be a PD12 so soon, but it manages my needs just fine, very happy with it. Lots to learn yet. It's going to be fun editing the old video on it.
Thanks,
Jenny.
Jenny