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WinDV is a small and easy to use Windows application for capturing videos from DV device (camcorder) into AVI-files and for recording AVI-files into DV device via FireWire (IEEE 1394) interface.
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File size: 38KB
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File size: 38KB
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1.2.3 - 2003-05-29 - minor bugfixes and changes
Windows XP look support (on XP systems only).
Bugfix in AVI type-1/2 autodetection.
Little bug causing crash when trying to move the window from one monitor to another on dualhead desktops fixed.
Windows XP look support (on XP systems only).
Bugfix in AVI type-1/2 autodetection.
Little bug causing crash when trying to move the window from one monitor to another on dualhead desktops fixed.
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I was amazed this software worked with my Win10 64b rig. I wanted to transfer old MiniDV tapes to AVI files on my PC. I have the Sony PC100 still intact and stuck a Firewire PCI card in my PC. You just connect the Firewire between the cam and PC, run the tape on the cam then click on Capture.. This captures what you play on the cam and stores by automatic date order on your PC. Absoluitely amazed that this software is 19 years old... Thanks Peter.
Review by Adel on
Feb 8, 2022 Version: 1.2.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 5/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 7/10
It is the only piece of software that makes my old Syba SY-PEX30016 firewire card and even older Sony DCR-TRV460 camcorder work with each other on new Windows 10 64-bit Lenovo desktop. It can not control the connected camcorder though, you have to start playing the tape manually and when you see the video appear on WinDV then press to start recording. Thanks to Petr Mourek http://windv.mourek.cz/
Review by mokre onuce on
Oct 3, 2021 Version: 1.2.3
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 9/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
This is so awesome. Been looking for this forever. Thank you so much!
Review by Anke on
Jul 2, 2021 Version: 2.513
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
A very simple to use product. Very pleased I found it. I want to capture live from my mini DV camera and it does that perfectly.
Review by David on
May 22, 2021 Version: WinDV-1.2.3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
2/1/2021
I've got 100's of hours of DV video that I have been attempting to transfer to disk for the last 10 years. I purchased a Matrox MXO2 Mini a while back to do this. I always had issues with it. It was always a pain to get it to connect. I also realized after capturing many hours of footage that the AVI codec used to capture is only available if you install the Matrox software that comes with the hardware. They provide the codec for download but it didn't work for me on Windows 10. Anyway, the power supply on the MXO2 just went out on me so the unit is dead. My Win 7 box with the Firewire port is nearing end of life so I need to get this footage transferred before it's too late.
WinDV is the simplest and most reliable way to capture DV video I have come across. You can run it right from the exe. No install is needed. Starts up and connects to the camera immediately. I have been capturing 2 hour HI8 tapes with zero issues. It looks like it defaults to files that are 12.5 minutes in length (this can be changed). This puts the file size about 1.8 GB per 12.5 minutes instead if a single 24 GB+ file. Makes it easier to move around and open up in other apps. I copied these files to my Win 10 box and imported them into Adobe Premiere. There was a seamless transition between clips. No codec issues either. I wish I would have come across this software years ago.
I've got 100's of hours of DV video that I have been attempting to transfer to disk for the last 10 years. I purchased a Matrox MXO2 Mini a while back to do this. I always had issues with it. It was always a pain to get it to connect. I also realized after capturing many hours of footage that the AVI codec used to capture is only available if you install the Matrox software that comes with the hardware. They provide the codec for download but it didn't work for me on Windows 10. Anyway, the power supply on the MXO2 just went out on me so the unit is dead. My Win 7 box with the Firewire port is nearing end of life so I need to get this footage transferred before it's too late.
WinDV is the simplest and most reliable way to capture DV video I have come across. You can run it right from the exe. No install is needed. Starts up and connects to the camera immediately. I have been capturing 2 hour HI8 tapes with zero issues. It looks like it defaults to files that are 12.5 minutes in length (this can be changed). This puts the file size about 1.8 GB per 12.5 minutes instead if a single 24 GB+ file. Makes it easier to move around and open up in other apps. I copied these files to my Win 10 box and imported them into Adobe Premiere. There was a seamless transition between clips. No codec issues either. I wish I would have come across this software years ago.
Review by Steve Zuranski on
Feb 3, 2021 Version: 1.2.3
OS: Windows 7 64-bit Ease of use: 10/10
Functionality: 10/10
Value for money: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
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