Product DescriptionUse ADVC55 to connect VHS, Hi8 and other analog video equipment to a DV camera, deck or editing system. ADVC55 is a compact and easy to use digital video converter compatible with Windows and Mac OS computers. ADVC55 is ideal for capturing analog video into FireWire-equipped notebook and desktop editing computers. There are no drivers to install and ADVC55 does not require a power supply when used with a 6-pin DV cable.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - What a treat to have something actually work so well
What a great product. I just plugged it in and it works great with all my editing software. I know it's a bit pricey compared to similar products out there but it actually works while the other seem to stuggle. I have already converted 25+ old 8mm camcorder movies to DVD and am now easliy able to catalog and re-edit with ease.
Rating: - Fantastic product and unexpectedly fast delivery
I ordered this product and received it the very next morning. This fast turnaround was unexpected since I had not paid for any special urgent delivery.
The product works fantastic. I've used it to digitize videos from my analog camcorder and also from VHS tapes created back in the early 90s on an old camcorder. The quality of the newer camcorder video is superb (no surprise). However, the quality of the old VHS video and sound seems to be enhanced (perhaps by the ADVC-55 A/D converter ... Read More
Rating: - Easy to use
This works easily and so far without problem in converting old VHS home movies to imovie "08. I tried another brand that did not work as well and was really buggy. I recommend the ADVC-55
Rating: - Simple and effective
This is one of those products that is simple yet effective. I am using it with an iMac to do video capture. It is easy to use out of the box and does a nice job of video conversion. Build quality looks to be good. It also comes with some bundled software, but I have not used that, since I am already using iMovie and FCP.
Rating: - Video Converter is Good
I hooked this device up and it worked out of the box. I use it with my iMac and iMovie to convert old VHS tapes with lots of family memories to DVD. It has worked flawlessly. I am very pleased. Purchasing was also easy and delivery was prompt.