best way to capture video from VHS?

[Gary From texas]

I use a Canopus ADVC110 to import VHS video. It does a great job and I’ve not had any issues.

[Lloyd Coleman]

You are better off with a device that will convert your VHS movies into an AVI file format. The cards or breakout boxes like you mentioned from Canopus and others are a good way to go. I have not used these much, but know that there are some available for under $100 that work well. I have seen kits from Pinacle that include a breakout box and editing software for this price (although the editing software won’t compare to Premiere Pro that you are using).

Another option is using a video camera with digital pass through. Many digital video cameras (DV or Digital 8) have this feature. If you have a digital camera or have access to one, check and see if they will allow you to plug in an analog source from your VCR with an RCA or other cord and output to your computer through firewire.

[Mike Velte]

The least expensive A/D converter is ADS Tech Pyro A/V link…about $175.
The pinnacle converters only do mpeg.

[Perry Cheng]

If you have DV Camcorder that allows Video Pass-through, that is your best option, no cost, no hardware conflict, no software issues…

Perry

[L. D. james]

All the answers so far are good ones. I use the ADS Pyro A/V Link. It works great.

Another alternative is a VCR that has a firewire IO. A number of them are being sold with the feature to backup your VHS’ to DVD’s. If you have a lot of VHS tapes it might be a good idea to get a device to kill two birds with one stone.

— L. James

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