Regarding DV tapes. I have a Handycam which has to be transferred to VCR before copying to the PC, and then to DVD. I use an AverTV card and set the card to record the input channel for the VCR in real time, (as the VCR records the Handycam output), so I get simultaneous copies on VCR and PC. It's cheaper than updating to a better camncorder, and it gives the security of a VCR tape backup if you have a PC crash while recording from the camera. Hope that sounds feasible, and helps, PS I think I paid about £35 GBP for the Aver Card!

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