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Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 4-Port PCI 1394a FireWire Adapter Card with Digital Video Editing Kit (PCI1394_4)
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Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 4-Port PCI 1394a FireWire Adapter Card with Digital Video Editing Kit (PCI1394_4). Here are the top ones.
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- A shared internal FireWire port for connecting internal devices such as front panel card readers
- Includes a Digital Video Editing kit to get started importing video right out of the box
- 3 external, 1 shared internal FireWire400 port, with supported data transfer rates up to 400 Mbps
- Compliant with IEEE 1394a - 2000 as well as 1394-1995 standards
- Includes Video Editing kit: Ulead Video Studio SE and FireWire cable
- Plug-and-Play and hot-swap compatible
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 5.75 Inches |
| Length | 8.27 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.1763698096 Pounds |
| Width | 1.26 Inches |
Ah, excellent. That makes things look simple, and there are D8 cameras on ebay with DNR and TBC for less than 100 (with returns lol).
One last question about this please: I have an ancient laptop (9 yrs old) which has a firewire port but is pretty slow. Would I be better served just buying something like this for my new computer? Firewire ports are ancient nowadays. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006B8C3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Youve helped me more with a few posts than I learned in over 6 hours of research. THANK YOU!
If your PC has expansion slots (PCI, PCI-E, etc) you can get something similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-FireWire-Adapter-Digital-PCI1394_4/dp/B00006B8C3
Keep in mind you'll need the right kind of slot and firewire port type.
Edit: Also, I don't think USB to firewire exists, it would be way too slow.
The usb fireware ones are a scam...
You need this card.....i have bought this one and works fine with sony handycams 100% ---->https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-FireWire-Adapter-Digital-PCI1394-4/dp/B00006B8C3/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496175292&sr=8-6&keywords=firewire+pci
No image quality loss...
It even includes a firewire cable to connect straight to your cam
As far as splicing i used the cheapest cellotape available in the store...i use my bare hands with no gloves...just watch the video i posted on where to apply the tape when joining broken tapes..
In my case i was digitizing a VHC-C tape and the cassete player chew the tape...i had to open the tape as shown in video and fix it
Paid
Free
Capture Card
The Capture Card is currently out of stock, but you dont Need to have an amazing card.
I can use my old P4 desktop tower for capture: it has a FW to PCI port-thingy I installed. Is that any good? It's like this one.
What software and video settings do you think I should use for capture?
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/RJGFsJ
Ok. for video editing the most money should mostly be put in the CPU. This build has a very good CPU and a good amount of ram. It has a Gpu that could be downgraded but It can help for rendering a little bit. The keyboard and mouse are not great but that is not an issue. Upgrade l8er. it has a boot ssd and a mass storage harddrive. having a boot ssd is the best upgrade ive ever made to my pc. You could even add a footage ssd l8er for faster editing. This would be a great editing machine and would serve your purposes well. Let me know if you have any questions. also hmu with those skate clips once you start editng them. Also, that firewire thing PCI card https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-FireWire-Adapter-Digital-PCI1394_4/dp/B00006B8C3