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FCP Log and Capture w/ older camera
Hey-
So, i am trying to import my 25-30 hours of home video footage, and in an effort to not cause too much wear on my XL2 heads, I decided to use my sony handycam (mini dv, firewire). I went into log and capture, and when i began to play the video to set the I/O points, i got these horizontal lines that were green and purple… I don’t know what is happening! Please help. I really don’t want to have to use my XL2 for this.
-Jonathan
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2 Replies
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Hi Jonathan,
Welcome to the COW. What model of handycam do you have and how old is it? I’ve been using a little Sony DCR-HC30 as a deck for a couple of years now have never seen the types of glitches you’re describing. It sounds almost like a head alignment issue when your Sony is playing back the tapes or the heads need cleaning. At this point it doesn’t sound like a FCP issue.
It also could be a problem with the FW connection at the camera. Try plugging/unplugging the cable to check for a bad connection.
For what it’s worth I use my little Sony to capture footage from an XL2, GL2 and a Sony PD170 all the time without a problem.
– Don
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Okay, it looks like it is a DCR-TRV30, and i have tried unplugging, with no luck…
Thanks for your help!
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