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Old PCTV capture card...

Discussion in 'Video capturing from analog sources' started by the1doit, Dec 27, 2006.

  1. the1doit

    the1doit Member

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    I have an old PCTV capture card that I purchased about 5 years ago. I'm sure it still works, as it worked 2 years ago when I used it last. But is it worth hooking it up and using it? Or has technology bypassed this older card and should I just get a newer card. Also, if I use this card, is VirtualDub a good program to use with it?

    Opinions please.

    I can't remember the "exact" model but the card reads:
    Pinnacle Systems GmbH miroVideo PCTV
    video decoder chip is BH8969.3 9913

    Is anyone still using these cards successfully capturing video from a satelite signal?
     
  2. Chroma45

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    Believe it or not many of the new low priced capture cards all use the same 3 capture chips. Your capture card is probably almost exactly the same as the newer ones. VirtualDub does work well for capturing video too.
     
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    Great, thanks for your reply. Now i just have to locate newer drivers than the Win98 drivers that it came with. Hopefully won't be difficult.
     

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