analog video capture devices

Hiya,

I'm trying to pick a box or card for capturing composite and s-video analog video (and RCA audio). Component would be great, but I'm not looking to spend more than a few hundred dollars.

I've been looking at the Canopus ADVC 110, as well as the ADVC50 PCI card.

Does anybody have any experience with these devices? Can you recommend one, or some other device forf a similar price?

Thanks!

i just got the acopus last week. it rocks! no software to install. bus powered, just plug and go

Canopus...canopus...canopus.

What is this "acopus?"

DAMN! i have just comitted the world's worst typo of all time!

meant - CANOPUS

Was that the 110? Is there a compelling reason to buy that, rather than the 55?

Also, has anybody tried the 50 on a mac with FCP?

110 specs:
> Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
> Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
> Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including
Canopus EDIUS, Canopus Let?s EDIT, Final Cut Pro®, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Vegas®, iLife®,
Ulead MediaStudio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
> Audio-only conversion
> No need to install drivers or any software applications
> Powered by IEEE 1394 FireWire connector*
> NTSC and PAL compatible
> Color bar reference signal generator
* Using the 4-pin IEEE 1394 FireWire connector requires a power adapter
(sold separately)

55 specs:
Connects to all widely used DV and analog video equipment
> Compatible with Windows and Mac OS DV editing systems
> Compatible with leading editing and DVD authoring applications including Canopus EDIUS, Canopus Let's EDIT, Sonic Foundry® Vegas®, Final Cut Pro®, Avid Xpress® DV, Adobe® Premiere® Pro, Pinnacle Edition,
Ulead Media Studio® Pro, and Windows Movie Maker
> No need to install drivers or any software applications
> Powered by IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connector*
> NTSC and PAL compatible

* Using the 4-pin IEEE 1394 connector requires the ADVC55 AC Kit (sold separately)

Okay, yeah. I looked at that, too.

What model did you buy? The 110?

Thanks!

And, wait, do you have to buy a separate power supply? What is that "4-pin IEEE 1394 connector requires a power adapter (sold separately)."

yep, i have the 110. nope, no power required if youre using the standard mac 6pin connector (which you will be doing).

The canopus does a great job. I've had a ADVC 100 for a few years and it works flawlessly.