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DigitNow - low quality image

JeanD1970 Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   -

Hello,

After many attempts and watching tutorials, I have come to think that the DigitNow - VideoCapture equipment (model BR119) is not of good quality. This may be due to the RCA connections, although I have tried several cables.

Objective: to digitize VHS films

Equipment: Philips VHS recorder in good condition

MacBook Pro M3 Pro

OS: Sonoma

Results with OBS or QuickTimePlayer:

Sound - perfect

Image - color degradation and a lot of interference

It should be noted that the source image on TV is perfect in terms of color quality and without any interference.

What do you think?

Do you have any advice for other acquisition equipment for Mac?

Thank you in advance

Jean

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    MPMP10 Posted messages 47363 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 977
     

    Hello,

    No miracle with VHS and deteriorating magnetic tape!

    Your VHS recording with Bernard Pivot is not from yesterday!

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    1. JeanD1970 Posted messages 5 Status Member
       

      Thank you for the feedback, but the source is of excellent quality (perfect color and no noise) when viewed on TV.

      I think it’s more of a transfer issue.

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  2. glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 090
     

    Hello, I copied some topos onto these cheap 4-pin USB drives from the web. I recommended a well-known and supported box for updates, but unfortunately, it's only available on Windows: "Dazzle video recorder," which I use.

    https://www.pinnaclesys.com/fr/products/dazzle/dvd-recorder-hd/?x-vehicle=ppc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=INT%7CFR%7CBRKWS%7CPIN%7CGoogle%7CRebuild&utm_content=Dazzle&utm_term=dazzle+video+capture&utm_id=402456687&msclkid=6f8764a7ec071938d7fa021f29863330

    Ps, sometimes you need to crop the film to eliminate the edges.

    With all due respect, there's Elgato, which is also well-known for Mac. Check out tutorials on YouTube.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpWNQIAJsLs

    "Donkeys change their minds, but fools don’t."
    Remember to mark your message as "resolved" if that's the case.

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  3. JeanD1970 Posted messages 5 Status Member
     

    Hello,

    Thank you for your reply.

    I had spotted the Dazzle product but it doesn't work on Mac.

    As for the Elgato product, it is more expensive than the Digitnow by €40, the boxes are strictly strictly the same...

    I am tempted to try it and I will give you feedback and/or return the product if it doesn't work better.

    Have a good day,

    Jean

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    1. glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 090
       

      Hello, the dazzle isn't cheap either, but the price may be a guarantee of quality. Thank you for offering feedback and welcome as a new member.

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  4. JeanD1970 Posted messages 5 Status Member
     

    Hello,

    Thank you for the welcome... I won't be able to test Dazzle because it's not compatible with Mac

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    1. glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 090
       

      I also talked about the Elgato, of course, which also makes other boxes for streaming.

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  6. JeanD1970 Posted messages 5 Status Member
     

    Hello,

    I just tested the Video Capture device distributed by Elgato and it works really, really well.

    The image and sound quality is equivalent to the VHS source.

    It just goes to show, a similar device on the surface, but at a higher price (+30 €) and the result is not the same at all.

    Model purchased: 2VC309901000

    Do not buy the model sold by DigitNow (likely defective connectors)

    Have a nice day

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    1. glandu Posted messages 25506 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 090
       

      Hello and thank you for this feedback. It finally reassures me about my "CCM section" cheap 4-wire video acquisition key, which has been a source of headaches. I finally have a positive opinion on this Egato product.

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