Good VCR for digitizing?

[Kaido]

I'm looking into getting a new video editing setup. My first few projects will involve copying old tapes to the computer and then burning them to DVD. What's a good, basic VCR that will offer pretty good quality? I recall seeing VCRs with jog dials on the front for easy rewinding and fast forwarding to specific sections. I don't want anything too expensive, just something simple and functional. Thanks!

 

[GullyFoyle]

Did a quick search on: http://www.videohelp.com/

and found this: http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/capture/playback.htm

 

[mshan]

If you can spend $300, the Panasonic DMR-ES40VS is a combo VCR / DVD recorder that actually seems to make the dvds from vhs tapes look better than the original.

My dad got one from Sams Club for around $275 + tax.

It's a nice solution if you just want to transfer tapes with very rudimentary menus.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: DanDeighan
Did a quick search on: http://www.videohelp.com/

and found this: http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/capture/playback.htm

Nice site, thanks for the links!

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: mshan
If you can spend $300, the Panasonic DMR-ES40VS is a combo VCR / DVD recorder that actually seems to make the dvds from vhs tapes look better than the original.

My dad got one from Sams Club for around $275 + tax.

It's a nice solution if you just want to transfer tapes with very rudimentary menus.

Nah, got a Mac to handle the video editing 🙂 Pretty neat that you can do that now, though!