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 | Title : D-Link USB Video Capture Device
Author : D-Link
Release Date : 20001212
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $69.00
Amazon.com Price : $80.04
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Buyer Reviews :
I'm a student filmmaker and received the D-Link capture device as a gift. I'm running the the device on Windows 2000 Professional and have had no problems with it. It works great with both RCA plugs and S-Video. My biggest problem has been with my computer equipment -- if your PC cannot keep up with the video transfer, you will lose a number of frames during the transfer. However, with a Pentium II 366MHz and 128MB RAM I haven't noticed any major degradation in the video quality.
My biggest frustration with the device is that it only captures up to a maximum size of 352x288 -- a limitation that you will not learn until after you've opened the box (I gave it 3 stars for not making that fact more clear). This limitation probably won't be a problem for most, but it's definitely something to keep in mind if you plan to transfer captured video to CD or DVD.
It's probably obvious, but worth mentioning just in case: this is only a capture device. If you plan to export movies back to a camcorder or VCR you'll need higher end equipment that supports this. Also, unlike some of the Dazzle products, the D-Link capture device does not capture audio. You'll need to run audio directly from your camera into your PC's line-in jack.
If you want a simple capture device for things like using your camcorder as a webcam (assuming it doesn't have an auto shut-off) or capturing video to edit and send to family and friends, then this should be sufficient for you.
If you are an independent filmmaker, professional videographer or plan to export your videos for viewing on a television then fork out the extra cash and get something that won't limit you. If you want to go all out, and your camera supports it, I would recommend following the route I'm taking and pay the extra money to get a DV (digital video) bridge to upload and download video.
(by Jamie Richard Wilson)
Features/Technical Specs :
* S-Jack and RCA video input
* Attaches via a standard USB type A connector
* Lifetime warranty
* Includes software and hardware to record digital video directly to a PC
* Capture still frames and motion video
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