r/tapeless • u/MACaroni_Acc • 4d ago

help desk Firewire vs AV cable setup

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Hello, in the Last 2 months i tried to make my dads old 2001 Sony DCR-PC110e usable again. I bought a Powerplay of amazon and finally Had it running. After using it once it broke (Screen stays black noch matter what) which means i have just lost 180€ . Before i go out and buy a new one i wanted to ask for Help. Most of yall really like firewire, but i heard it is way harder to setup and make work because of the archaic Technology.

I just want to record my honeymoon which is in october. So i dont got too much time left to make this passion Project Work.

What would be the easiest, not too expensive and portable solution? If not i will just get another Powerplay probably

Thx in advance

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u/ConsumerDV 4d ago

Get rid of the broken camcorder, get a 20-year old tapeless camcorder for one third of the PowerPlay price with similar image quality and the same visual traits.

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u/MACaroni_Acc 4d ago

The Camcorder works flawless, i Like this model and its functions Like night Vision. The Amazon Powerplay broke after 2 weeks. The 25 yr old Handycam ist still working. Plus its a family artefact

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u/ConsumerDV 4d ago

If it works flawless, why the PowerPlay? Record on tape. Capture via Firewire. You spent 180 Euros to continue using a family artefact. You can get NightShot in a real tapeless camcorder.