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FCP 6 compatibility with DV/Mini DV Decks
Question…I have FCP 6 on my IMAC. Im looking to purchase a MiniDV/DV deck to log and capture into FCP via firewire. Any suggestions on compatible decks?
I found a Sony DSR 30 and a JVC BR-DV600U for a reasonable price. Anyone know if those two are compatible with FCP 6?
Thanks
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4 Replies
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They are.
Shane
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[Robert Decker] “I found a Sony DSR 30 and a JVC BR-DV600U for a reasonable price.”
Those are both SD only decks. I’ve heard that this HD thing may take off someday.
It’s the 21st century. Maybe you should be looking at a Sony HDV deck. It will play back miniDV tapes, but it will also play back Sony & Cannon HDV tapes. That will open up more possibilities for you right now than buying a used SD onlu miniDV deck.
Arnie
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Arnie is right, But almost any camera with a firewire out port (also called iLink or IEEE1394) will work with FCP. I use an old sony consumer handycam sometimes.
nick
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Well the 30 is pretty useless. Doesn\’t support e to e which means if you want to bring in some other format through the deck,you\’d have to record it to tape first.
The 600 has component in/out and maybe xlrs if I remember right, but only does miniDv, not DVCam or DVCPro.
Both are pretty ancient. 10 years old or so.
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