#EV0-9650
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John –
I just got a message from Don Landis indicating that the 120 minute Hi-8 tapes
are indeed thinner, so your probably right to stick with 30s or 60s.
Regarding my experiences with the EVO-9650:
1) I've had it since last July but haven't put many hours on it yet…still
trying to master 3DS if thats possible. I purchase it based on some early
reviews and the fact that I already owned a Canon A1-Digital Hi-8 camcorder.
It also cost about $1500 less than the SVHS decks at the time.
2) I use Diaquest's DQ-232 controller software which works but I think it's
still a bit steep in price for a primitive user interface to the EVO-9650. It
wouldn't take much programming to develop an improved version.
3) I haven't had any real problems to date rendering to the EVO-9650 and have
been able to digitize a series of frames (rotoscoping) to use as animated
texture maps.
I'll try to keep you apprised as I get more experience with it. If you have
any specific questions just ask.
Larry
Larry – I've tried the tape Don was recommending and it is much better, and I'm
using the 30's. You mentioned you'd been rendering to tape, if you mean that
literally may I suggest that you render to disk first and then record to tape.
This will save alot of wear and tear on your EVO's heads. -JE
John –
Point taken. I wonder how often the heads need to be changed on the
EVO-9650,…and what it'll cost me.
Larry
Larry, according to a tech I know, he says the heads should last between 750
and 1000 hrs. if treated well ie. cleaned every 50 hrs, cool and clean
operating environment. The book says 500 to 1000 and he estimates thats
conservative. Usually with head replacement you also need to overhaul pinch
rollers etc. Probably run around $500. -JE