Thanks for the review! I was thinking about buying one to transfer old Hi8 and 8mm videos but seeing the quality that you got from VHS, I've made the decision not to get this. You saved me a lot of money, time, and headaches. Thank you!
Appreciate the vid! That is surprising that you have stereo inputs but it seems to sum them in mono. Makes me think I might capture with only one track plugged in to avoid noise.
Hola: lo conecto a mi MAc 10.13 y no lo reconoce algún vídeo con Mac mostrando el proceso por favor? Hello: I connect it to my Mac 10.13 and it does not recognize it, any video with Mac showing the process please?
Hello, can you please help me. I installed the software, but I have a problem on the screen. Sound is running but no picture. What do I have to do there? I've been looking for several days. I've already tried everything. Maybe you can please help me.
Well, it isn't working for me. How do I get support for this company? Their website has no support and I followed the instructions but there is no capture.
I checked the DigitNow website, but I could not find the Video Grabber software available for download. You could try contacting DigitNow support. Alternately, you could use an external optical drive to install the CD. You can find one of these for as little as $16 on Amazon. Personally, I would just use different software. There is nothing special about the Video Grabber 2.0 software that comes with this device. I would suggest using OBS or even the Windows Camera app to capture footage with this device.
If anyone has a problem with downloading the software off of the CD, If you have the adapter plugged in, It will work with your camera application on your computer, If you have a camera on your computer flip the camera the other way and it will recognize it, you also need to go into your volume input settings and select "Microphone" that will give it direct audio from your computer, and you can just press record and get your footage.
Just bought this, any idea why my Laptop doesnt register the USB ? Nothing pops up at all, tried all different USB ports, all my other USBs work fine on this laptop, ive updated everything.... Still nothing !???
Does this provide date and time stamp on the video when transferring from handycam to pc? I am an investigator and require date and time stamp on the video. I have the sabrent but the DVD is so old not compatiable with Windows 10
Hello, why did you use an S-video cable? I am having issues with my digitnow video capture device (no video, funny weird audio) do i need to use an s-video cable?? Can you please tell me what type?
Hi - Hoping I can get some help here please. I have connected the device (DIGITNOW BR117) via composite leads/scart adapter to my VHS player however the video does not show up on the software "honestech VHS to DVD" Composite leads are connected to the adapter on one end which feeds directly to my laptop (Windows 11) via USB. The other end of the composite leads are connected to the scart adapter which feeds in to my VHS player. When I open the software which has installed successfully, only the sound plays when I play the video from the player, there is no video shown within the software. When I proceed to record, the output is in black and white regardless of selecting NTSC or PAL. I have used the same composite cable and scart adapter and connected it to my TV and it works fine. I have not used the S-Video cable yet as this was not provided however when looking at the options it appears the input source cannot be changed due it being greyed out and locked to composite. Any suggestions or help will be highly appreciated.
I have Easycap. Same software as you have shown. Video shakes most of the time. Needs tracking by VCR/VHS video player every few minutes. Any solution?
3:35 What's funny is that I have a Honestech USB2S Capture Device that sadly without Modded Drivers works on Vista, XP and 2000. I've also since cracked the CD by mistake :(
Lo compre hace medio año y por mudanza no me pongo a utilizarlo hasta ahora... has conseguido algo? Estoy con OSB studio pero no consigo el audio, solo el video... gracias
Helo sir When i capture movie with handycam through EASYCAP to my pc (usb shape common easycap) then quality are perfect but when i capture from VCR so found colorfull strips or sometime black n white recording.. Note: I was conect vcr directly to home LCD TV so vcr run vhs tape exactly I guess that may i face ths problem due to old model vcr ..? Am i right or wrong Plsss advice solution regarding VHS tapes capturing with easycap
Sometimes old VCRs have trouble with the chrome signal. It can also be an issue with the tape. Do you know somebody with a VCR you can borrow to see if it plays the tape better?
Hey bud I'm facing that problem too ! Did you found any Solution for this? I think easyCap is crap. I've bought alot of cheap devices but it lags and get heat up and more often its give black and white video on pc. But when I play My Vcr on Tv it's colorful and runs completely fine....
It is a "not ideal". You COULD feed a video signal from some other device like a DVD player with your tape audio, create a MP4 file, then strip the MP3 audio from the MP4, but this is a lot of hoops to jump through and you would end up with a MONO (not stereo) audio file when you are done.
The software on these things are forever being updated due the PC/Mac updates. This renders the software obsolete and customer service for these devices is next to useless; they do not update software due to cost. Instead they offer a newer version for new cost. Roxio are shocking, keep well away from them. my advice is to get a stand alone device that does a great job and doesn't need software. More expensive, but it will never need updated software ..... that you cant get.
That's horrible quality. I am willing to bet there's a significant quality loos here, even vhs doesn't look that poor. if it did, no one could have ever sold a camera
I just got this capture device today for my birthday. I was getting a preview of what the VCR was playing at first but now I’m not. Any ideas?? I am using the software that came with the capture device.
To troubleshoot the capture device, you can hook up a different video source that you know works like a DVD player, game system ,etc. To troubleshoot your VCR, you can hook it up directly to a TV set. To troubleshoot the software, you can use Windows Camera App or OBS Studio. If this device is faulty, I would ask the person who gifted it to you if it can be returned.
@@ThriftyAV I think it must just be the software because when I record from a VHS and locate the actual file that I recorded it plays perfectly. I just am not getting a preview in the preview window.
I've reviewed quite a few video capture devices on ThriftyAV. The full Playlist is HERE:
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You actually gave valuable technical information, thank you.
Thanks for the review! I was thinking about buying one to transfer old Hi8 and 8mm videos but seeing the quality that you got from VHS, I've made the decision not to get this. You saved me a lot of money, time, and headaches. Thank you!
Thorough, fair and balanced review. Very helpful.
Thank you. I try to be objective with my reviews, especially with vid capture devices.
@@ThriftyAV dose the capture card use tbc for non tbc vcrs and camcorders
@@goatmen7996 I do not know of any EZCap style USB capture device with built-in TBC.
You , Sir just made my day!!! Thank you so much! A fantastic video that was informative AND easily understood! Thx👍🌵
Looking at getting this , Great review thanks 👍(I will check out your other video capture videos before deciding on one)
Very good review. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
GREAT REVIEW OF THE DIGIT NOW CAPTURE DEVICE & SOFTWARE.
Is it possible to connect it to your phone with an OTG, output it to mobile via usb camera app and record the screen of a hi8 camera on mobile? 🤔
Appreciate the vid! That is surprising that you have stereo inputs but it seems to sum them in mono. Makes me think I might capture with only one track plugged in to avoid noise.
I can't see the preview. It records the video, but the preview screen is gray. Does anyone know how to solve it?
did u fix it?
@@unlimitedbaconnogames I used a different computer and it worked, so it must be a problem from the previous one
Hola: lo conecto a mi MAc 10.13 y no lo reconoce algún vídeo con Mac mostrando el proceso por favor? Hello: I connect it to my Mac 10.13 and it does not recognize it, any video with Mac showing the process please?
Hello, can you please help me. I installed the software, but I have a problem on the screen. Sound is running but no picture. What do I have to do there? I've been looking for several days. I've already tried everything. Maybe you can please help me.
your vhs player seems like it needs cleaned
Well, it isn't working for me. How do I get support for this company? Their website has no support and I followed the instructions but there is no capture.
is there a different way to install the software? I don't even know anyone who still has a CD port
I checked the DigitNow website, but I could not find the Video Grabber software available for download. You could try contacting DigitNow support. Alternately, you could use an external optical drive to install the CD. You can find one of these for as little as $16 on Amazon. Personally, I would just use different software. There is nothing special about the Video Grabber 2.0 software that comes with this device. I would suggest using OBS or even the Windows Camera app to capture footage with this device.
If anyone has a problem with downloading the software off of the CD, If you have the adapter plugged in, It will work with your camera application on your computer, If you have a camera on your computer flip the camera the other way and it will recognize it, you also need to go into your volume input settings and select "Microphone" that will give it direct audio from your computer, and you can just press record and get your footage.
Just bought this, any idea why my Laptop doesnt register the USB ? Nothing pops up at all, tried all different USB ports, all my other USBs work fine on this laptop, ive updated everything.... Still nothing !???
Does this provide date and time stamp on the video when transferring from handycam to pc? I am an investigator and require date and time stamp on the video. I have the sabrent but the DVD is so old not compatiable with Windows 10
ive got some issues with a device similar butuses same connections im not getting any signal regarding the app
Hello, why did you use an S-video cable? I am having issues with my digitnow video capture device (no video, funny weird audio) do i need to use an s-video cable?? Can you please tell me what type?
I did not receive any instruction booklet or installation disk! No software at all!
Hi - Hoping I can get some help here please. I have connected the device (DIGITNOW BR117) via composite leads/scart adapter to my VHS player however the video does not show up on the software "honestech VHS to DVD"
Composite leads are connected to the adapter on one end which feeds directly to my laptop (Windows 11) via USB. The other end of the composite leads are connected to the scart adapter which feeds in to my VHS player.
When I open the software which has installed successfully, only the sound plays when I play the video from the player, there is no video shown within the software.
When I proceed to record, the output is in black and white regardless of selecting NTSC or PAL. I have used the same composite cable and scart adapter and connected it to my TV and it works fine.
I have not used the S-Video cable yet as this was not provided however when looking at the options it appears the input source cannot be changed due it being greyed out and locked to composite.
Any suggestions or help will be highly appreciated.
Thank you for this helpful video !
Can video be saved to an .mp4 file? The instructions that came with the BR117 are not very informative.Thanks.
I have Easycap. Same software as you have shown. Video shakes most of the time. Needs tracking by VCR/VHS video player every few minutes. Any solution?
in pal i try and tige first sequence was impeccable but when arrive the second i have scbgoppy image?? thanks
Do I press install Adobe reader to download the drivers and then press install VHS to DVD to install this capture software
Would you recommend a different device if you want better quality? I have a lot of 8mm home movies to digitize.
Does it work with Final Cut Pro or iMovie? And how about a camera canon xh1a hd format works with this? Thank you for you help
thank for information but i have sound but no pictures please help
3:35 What's funny is that I have a Honestech USB2S Capture Device that sadly without Modded Drivers works on Vista, XP and 2000. I've also since cracked the CD by mistake :(
Hi Can I use Tv Tuner card for vhs tapes???
Does it works or not?
I'm wondering if this will capture gamecube/n64
I am trying to find the drivers, my laptop does not have a CD drive...
My Win10 machine recognized this device without a problem.
If you put in the code of the device will it work
How do I test it with Windows camera? Any tutorials?
Does it have Macrovision protection?
Brilliant!
where would you find the product key?
I need the drivers i didnt get the cd
hola al comprar este producto no me han enviado el cd, puedo hacer algo para bajarme el programa ya que supongo que pediran una licencia.
Lo compre hace medio año y por mudanza no me pongo a utilizarlo hasta ahora... has conseguido algo? Estoy con OSB studio pero no consigo el audio, solo el video... gracias
Will this work for mini dv tapes
Hola he comprado el producto y no me viene el cd
thanks
Helo sir
When i capture movie with handycam through EASYCAP to my pc (usb shape common easycap) then quality are perfect but when i capture from VCR so found colorfull strips or sometime black n white recording..
Note:
I was conect vcr directly to home LCD TV
so vcr run vhs tape exactly
I guess that may i face ths problem due to old model vcr ..?
Am i right or wrong
Plsss advice solution regarding VHS tapes capturing with easycap
Sometimes old VCRs have trouble with the chrome signal. It can also be an issue with the tape. Do you know somebody with a VCR you can borrow to see if it plays the tape better?
Hey bud I'm facing that problem too ! Did you found any Solution for this?
I think easyCap is crap.
I've bought alot of cheap devices but it lags and get heat up and more often its give black and white video on pc.
But when I play My Vcr on Tv it's colorful and runs completely fine....
The video capture device was easier to use.
Can this be use to convert tapes to MP3?
A video signal must be fed into this device for it to work. Also, it mixes down the left and right audio channel to mono.
@@ThriftyAV My apologies, but was that a no?
It is a "not ideal". You COULD feed a video signal from some other device like a DVD player with your tape audio, create a MP4 file, then strip the MP3 audio from the MP4, but this is a lot of hoops to jump through and you would end up with a MONO (not stereo) audio file when you are done.
@@ThriftyAV Thank you.
Does this record at 60fps?
No
@@ThriftyAV ...disappointing. but its still great that I got an answer before I bought it, as I was about to.
@@thenewbgamer6416 you can probably upscale the video and use an AI to bring it to 60FPS.
60 FPS?
29.97fps, progressive scan. The full file info for the mpg files created starts around 5:38
I can not get this device to work with Mac
Get rid of that mac
Unfortunately, I cannot help with Mac. I would contact Digitnow Tech support for help.
As a Mac owner, I can tell you this won't work. It has to be Mac compatible. this isn't.
@@raysmith2940 hola en la caja lo venden como compatible DIGITNOW Video capture y tampoco nada ....sigo intentando. Gracias
The software on these things are forever being updated due the PC/Mac updates. This renders the software obsolete and customer service for these devices is next to useless; they do not update software due to cost. Instead they offer a newer version for new cost. Roxio are shocking, keep well away from them. my advice is to get a stand alone device that does a great job and doesn't need software. More expensive, but it will never need updated software ..... that you cant get.
i have one of these, i can see my ps2 gameplay but i cant hear anything? why?
nvrm. i recorded a test video, and i can hear it fine. just not live. only in playback??
People like myself are buying vhs movies offline for 10 dollars everything proven
That's horrible quality. I am willing to bet there's a significant quality loos here, even vhs doesn't look that poor. if it did, no one could have ever sold a camera
Would this work on a ps2
I just got this capture device today for my birthday. I was getting a preview of what the VCR was playing at first but now I’m not. Any ideas?? I am using the software that came with the capture device.
To troubleshoot the capture device, you can hook up a different video source that you know works like a DVD player, game system ,etc. To troubleshoot your VCR, you can hook it up directly to a TV set. To troubleshoot the software, you can use Windows Camera App or OBS Studio. If this device is faulty, I would ask the person who gifted it to you if it can be returned.
@@ThriftyAV I think it must just be the software because when I record from a VHS and locate the actual file that I recorded it plays perfectly. I just am not getting a preview in the preview window.
your software is now useless. Good luck getting it.