02-21-2011, 08:36 PM

Trying to convert old analog video by using Canon Elura 2 MC as a pass through converter. I can get any videos played on the Canon into my imac easily, no firewire problems. But the minute I try to use it as a pass-through the Canon recognizes the firewire as "DV IN" and is not feeding the signal to the computer. Any suggestions?

02-22-2011, 05:22 AM

Are you sure that it does pass through? This page mentions recording on the camera from an analogue input, but no mention of pass through.
Canon U.S.A. : Support & Drivers : Elura 2MC

02-22-2011, 09:21 AM

The manual does not mention pass-thru capability either but it is somewhat implied. It accepts analog via A/V input and has firewire output. It certainly converts it when you record on the Canon from another video source.

And when the source tape is a digital tape in the Canon it performs well with Final Cut Express. It's when you try to make a chain that things fall apart.

02-22-2011, 01:47 PM

It may appear to imply it, but I think that if you read it again, it talks about recording from an A/V source onto a tape in the camcorder, but doesn't actually mention a pass through capability.

02-23-2011, 10:12 AM

Breaking down and buying a converter. I've got 50 hrs. of tape to digitize so it should be worth it. Thanks for the assistance.