Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device
Video Capture from Elgato Systems is a compact USB device, perfect for converting analog video to a digital format. You'll be able to use the device to capture old home movies, VHS recordings, or any other analog media to a modern digital format. Simply plug your playback device into the S-Video or RCA composite input of the device, and capture.
Video is digitized into a format that is compatible with iTunes, any iPod, the iPhone, the Apple TV, YouTube, and iMovie. This gives you extreme flexibility as to how you utilize the captured video, without having to jump through the hoops of manual file format conversion. Elgato's Video Capture is an excellent tool for any Mac or Windows user who would like to bring their old analog videos into the digital age.
- Standard USB interface
- Captures from RCA composite and S-Video sources
- Perfect for digitizing old home movies
- Compatible with NTSC, PAL, PAL/60, and SECAM signals
- Software includes basic video editing tools, allowing you to trim unwanted footage away
- Exports to H.264 format, perfect for iTunes, the iPod, an iPhone, the Apple TV, YouTube, and iMovie
- Compatible with Mac OS X "Leopard" and Windows 7
| Video |
Resolution: 640 x 480 (4:3); 640 x 360 (16:9) Format: H.264 at 1.4Mbps or MPEG-4 at 2.4Mbps |
| Audio | AAC, 48kHz, 128kbps |
| System Requirements |
Mac Systems
Computer: Dual-Core Intel Mac Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Memory: 1 GB Hardware: USB 2.0 port Windows Systems Computer: 2.0 GHz Intel/AMD CPU or Intel Atom CPU Operating System: Windows 7 Memory: 1 GB Hardware: USB 2.0 port |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 37 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (35)
- Easy to use (34)
- Reliable (27)
- Good graphics quality (17)
- Quality output (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies (17)
- Everyday (13)
- Multimedia (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (24), Professional (8), Power user (6)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Works perfectly!
I have transferred many VHS tapes to data files with Video Capture, and it works perfectly with my Mac Mini. I used svideo and standard audio cabling from my VCR. The setup was absolutely...Read complete review
I have transferred many VHS tapes to data files with Video Capture, and it works perfectly with my Mac Mini. I used svideo and standard audio cabling from my VCR. The setup was absolutely simple, and it's great to be able to crop at beginning and end so that I can leave the recording running longer than the tape and then cut it to size without needing to open with a video editing program. My end result is DVDs, and burning the data files with title and chapter menus is easy using iDVD. The whole process takes a long time, but it runs unattended.The latest online update to Video Capture added a couple of nice features - audio level control, and video color, brightness and contrast controls. This update came out soon after I installed the version from the boxed set, and was a welcome enhancement. The A/V settings are set in a Preferences dialog box, and are remembered from one session to the next. Very nice.[...]
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Most Liked Negative Review
Does NOT capture ike you think it might!
I am sure that this product does exactly what they advertise, BUT! It did NOT do what i thought it would. There is no way to use this device to capture to any application...Read complete review
I am sure that this product does exactly what they advertise, BUT! It did NOT do what i thought it would. There is no way to use this device to capture to any application but their recording program. This does nothing for what i want. If you want to record movies into their program use this. If you want to put your video into Wirecast, Flash Media Encoder, Ustream, Justin.tv this is NOT the device for you.
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- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
We are using this product to capture from a analog video mixer to a Mac notebook with USB.
we are suing i-movie to edit with.
Easy to set up 5 minutes and works great.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I used the device with a Mac to convert old family videotapes dating from 1978 to digital files, for eventual transfer to DVD. The Elgato was remarkably easy to set up, and worked exactly as advertised. Video quality was quite good, considering the age of the original tapes. There are some basic editing features and menu choices that allowed me to prepare the digital files for easy transfer to DVD disks.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
After struggling unsuccessfully to use a Samsung VHS-to-DVD burner, I was thrilled to find this simple connector (from VCR to Mac) digitize my VHS library- no problem at all.As an added note: recently saw this same product at an Apple store for 20% MORE ![...]
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
a very good product.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I find it very easy to use this device.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Easy to use
No glitches or problems
i highly recommend this product for Mac users
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
It does not take up a lot of space and does what it promised to do. Over all I have no complaints. It's a good value for the money.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
We were looking for a video transfer product that was easy to use and compatible with our MAC. The Elgato really worked well. It was easy to transfer to iMovie once the video was on our hard drive. B&H had the best price.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
This little thing is so easy to use. It was super easy to set up. It works perfectly. I've only had it about a week and I've already transferred about 20 hours of video from old,old VHS tapes to digital. I am so pleased that something finally lived up to its hype.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
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Best Uses
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Bought the Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device to save and preserve memories from old VHS tapes. It is incredibly easy to use! Install the software, plug in the A/V connections and you're ready to go. Simple, intuitive program. The only down side is realizing a bunch of those old tapes aren't worth saving!
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I'm using this product to convert home videos on VHS-C to .mp4 files. The product is simple to use with a push-button interface. The hardware is extremely simple to connect and, so far, has worked flawlessly. The quality of the videos matches the quality of the video tape image. Great buy when you compare what it costs to pay a service to perform the same conversion.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
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Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Worked right out of the box as advertised. I'm transferring from a 20 yer old Canon with no problems
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I bought this product to digitize obsolete 8 MM video tapes. It connected directly to the 8MM camera making the conversion painlessly and flawlessly. It's the second Elgato product I have purchased (EyeTV Hybrid) and it performs as good as the ad said it would. Great product. Great company.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
easy to connect and record with. But I don't understand the imovie or movie editing system it puts the material on, can't use it properly without extensive training so I exported the video to my iMovie on my Mac for post editing.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Bought this to transfer old home movies from analog VHS to digital. All you do is plug VCR into computer & it does the rest!
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Transferring VHS to DVD
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I e-mailed B&H asking for recommendations on equipment necessary to put my old VHS tapes onto DVDs using my Mac. I purchased the Video Capture and it works perfectly. Very easy to connect and the quality of the finished product is great.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Good Graphics Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
For basic vhs conversion this couldn't have been any easier. I wasn't interested in fancy digital conversion bells and whistles, just some basic input to edit features. Would highly recommend.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Movies
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Installation and setup couldn't have been any easier. Plugged source in, hit record, and it did the rest... highly recommended.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
I use this product to transfer videos from a vhs-c camera, vcr, and to record off my analog television to my IMAC 27''. I also use it to transfer audio cassettes to the computer.
This already comes with the software you need to capture video. It does not come with conversion software. Also note that you cannot capture straight unto IMOVIE. I also wish that the capturing screen were larger.
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Multimedia
Comments about Elgato Systems Video Capture USB Analog Video Capture Device:
Gave it as a present, and I have to say the recipient love it. I try it out and it is really is easy to use. I plugged my VHS and then my DVD player directly into it and moments later I had those videos on my computer. Nifty invention.
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What's in the Box
- Elgato Video Capture Software CD-ROM
- Cyberlink PowerDirector 8 Software CD-ROM
- Composite-to-SCART Adapter
- Composite Video/RCA Stereo Cable
- Proof of Purchase Key
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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