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Cheap video capture for Mac
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I am looking to get a very basic analog video input/capture device.
Does anyone have an experience or suggestions?
The Geniatech iGrabber looks sufficient, although I am a bit worried that the included software makes no mention of Snow Leopard compatibility.
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Last edited by tightsocks; Nov 1, 2011 at 03:17 PM.
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On the consumer side, I think the standard is Elgato, namely Elgato Video Capture or Elgato Turbo.264 HD. I personally wouldn't flirt with such low-end products as the one you linked to, but you can try it if you want.
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The elgato eyeTV hybrid will also convert analog video and has the additional benefit of being an HD-compatible DVB-C/DVB-T receiver that also does FM radio.
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Just to follow-up.
I got the iGrabber from my OP.
The software and hardware seem to be working fine on a 10.6.8 machine.
Settings for the driver look a bit clunky but are functional.
Video quality from VHS input is quite good.
This seems like a good fit for someone looking to transfer in some old VHS. I assume most people have already done that by now, but I am in the stone age...
Since I don't watch much cable or over the air TV and I don't need high quality capture I think the Elgato offerings would have been overkill for me.
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