Thanks for responding. I am using a the semi-pro Sony HDV model (small one, not the Z1). I’ve tried to capture using Apple HDV Capture Codec for capturing because its the only codec where a capture window even appears. If I try to use any other codec including variations on the HDV 50 or 60 (which I assume to be PAL and NTSC) then the log and capture doesn’t open even though the computer says it is already open. Pretty weird?