Hello whitney,
Thank you for your question.
What you might be looking for is a PCMCIA OR Cardbus (depending on
your laptop) Video Capture Card. Interesting, my searching brought up
quite a few references to these, but most were dramatically outdated.
Perhaps this accessory has lost favor in the last few years with USB
Web Cams and the like. You might have to check Ebay for used cards.
I shall provide a few links that seem to be current, however many of
these will not be available from your local CompUSA or Best Buy. Most
can be sourced from the web pages linked below or by contacting the
manufacturer to find a local dealer. That being said, let's look at a
few:
VCE-PRO: REAL-TIME CardBus PCMCIA Acquisition !
http://www.jknelectronics.com/vcepro01.htm
Fast Analog CardBus PCMCIA Video Frame Grabber for Laptop Computers
Model: VCE-PRO = $495.
The VCE-PRO is a professional, fast, CardBus, 32-bit PCMCIA Type II
Video Capture Card for your laptop computer. The VCE-PRO PCMCIA card
displays, captures and saves videoclips and images from any standard
NTSC/PAL video source in real time, in full motion and at full
resolution at 30 frames per second.
If you need the PCMCIA style:
http://www.jknelectronics.com/vidcap1.htm
Micronica Australia
http://www.micronica.com.au/digvis/nogatech/capturev/
CaptureVision™ PCMCIA Video Capture
"Imagine real-time full motion video capture and display plus high
resolution still frames captured on your notebook. CaptureVision™ is
the one card solution for presentations, video conferencing and
portable capture applications. Incorporate both live motion video,
sound (on notebooks with sound capabilities) and still images for
compelling presentations. You can even video conference using
CaptureVision™ and your favorite Windows™ compatible conferencing
software. Imagine your remote applications using CaptureVision™.
Capturing video in the field to create powerful dynamic presentations
or to use in your website. The plug and play installation requires no
special computer knowledge and within minutes you will be capturing
live motion video and sound like a pro! Capture directly from your
video camera, VCR or TV tuner to incorporate the video clips into your
favorite Windows™ applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word or
Lotus Real-time Notes.
Imagine a complete PCMCIA Type II video capture solution fully
compatible with Video For Windows™. All you need is your notebook and
a video source. Your CaptureVision™ card comes complete with the
required capture and playback software for full motion video and still
image capture...
CaptureVision PCMCIA card
Video Capture Software for WindowsTM '95 and '98
Video Cable
CaptureVision Technical Specs
Full Motion Video Capture up to 30 Frames Per Second at 320 x 240
Resolution
Still Image Capture at 640 x 480 Resolution
CaptureVision Brochure and Details in PDF format.
NEW Model PCMCIA Capture card available NOW !!
Where can you buy one ? It's quick and easy !
Order directly from MICRONICA"
Video X
http://www.hightech-store.com/zvport.html
ZV-PORT "Video-X" PCMCIA card:
versatile, flexible, configured to your needs.
last update 04-19-00
Product Line:
You must purchase the PCMCIA Card, then add digital camera, 4-camera
cctv adapter or tv/fm tuner. Product ships direct to you from Taiwan.
1. PCMCIA card w/notebook+color ccd it can be used for
videoconferenceing or video mail(or any video-in source LD, VCR to
play in notebook) $199.00 (plus shipping $45 USA/$50 Europe via EMS)
2. Four (4) input video-in source connector. It can connect 4 ccd and
then display quad video image in screen for live monitoring, capture
and storage system). Add $99.00
3. TV/FM Tuner for TV and FM radio.Add $149.00
4. Color Digital Camera Add $99-149
A little old but may still be available. Good price.
Astrovid
http://www.astrovid.com/imperx%20video%20capture%20card/Imperx%20Incorporated%20video%20captur%20essentials.htm
"NEW PCMCIA LAPTOP CARD AVAILABLE FROM ADIRONDACK VIDEO ASTRONOMY
1-877-348-8433 or 518-812-0025
USE YOUR LAPTOP AS A VIDEO DISPLAY MONITOR ! NOW WITH UP TO 922 X 720
FOR PAL SYSTEMS AND UP TO 725 X 510 FOR NTSC SYSTEMS
NEW!! PCMCIA Video Capture Card VCE-B5A01
Please note: This is not a 30 Frame Per Second Firewire Capture Card
that will capture 30 frames of high resolution video every second.
Perfect for use with the ASTROVID VIDEO CAMERAS. CAN BE SET TO
AUTOMATICALLY RECORD STILL IMAGES OR VIDEO.
( ie. 5 IMAGES EVERY 5 MINUTES FOR 10 HOURS, IDEAL FOR CAPTURING
PLANETARY ROTATIONS OF JUPITER , MARS AND SATURN)
With this card you can also use your computer as a monitor for your
video camera. No need to take a monitor into the field.
Video Clips can also be captured!
IMPERX VIDEO CAPTURE CARD
PCMCIA Video Capture Card
Video Capture Essentials - VCE-B5A01
VCE-B5A01 is a low cost, high performance plug-and-play PCMCIA video
capture card. It allows users to display, capture, store, and preview
full motion video on their notebook computers. VCE is capable of
capturing single frame, multiple video frames, and standard AVI clips
from a variety of NTSC, PAL or SECAM sources. A build in capture delay
function enables users to program their card (very similar to a home
VCR programming) to record sequence of frames at a later date and
time. This unique feature allows users to turn their notebook into a
mini home or office surveillance system. Each captured frame can be
stamped with a user message along with the date and time of capture. A
specially designed image viewer gives the users flexibility to view,
scroll or step through the recorded images. The card is covered with 1
year warranty for parts and 90 days for labor..."
This card is $269
Baber.com ha a list of several choices:
http://www.baber.com/baber/products/tv_tuners.htm
Now, for Firewire solutions:
Synchrotech
http://www.synchrotech.com/product-1394/analog-dv-converter_01.html
"Formac Studio DV/TV FireWire Digital/Analog Video Capture-Converter
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Now capture both analog and digital video! Formac studio DV/TV
provides input and output for Composite Video (RCA), S-Video and two
FireWireŽ interfaces. Simply hook up a DVD player, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C,
Hi8, or DV/D8 camcorder/VCR and capture movies straight to Windows PC
or Macintosh computers at full screen (NTSC) at 30 frames per second!.
Studio DV/TV supports all major movie formats such as 4:3, 16:10, 16:9
and 2.35:1. The device converts analog video to native digital video
(DV), the professional video format used by DV camcorders. It also
writes digital video back out to any analog video recording device.
Studio DV/TV's hardware CODEC delivers an industry-leading 25 Mbit/s
DV compression. Import digital streams straight into your editing
software. Studio DV/TV sustains data-transfer rates up to 400 Mbits/s,
is hot-swappable and bus powered. It needs no extra power supply when
used with powered ports and runs without a fan, making it more
reliable and virtually silent! Formac studio DV/TV also makes any TV
iLink interface compatible allowing connections from DV camcorders to
analog TVs..."
$399
CWOL.com shows a number of Pinnacle devices ranging from $69 to $999
and these may be available at local shops:
http://www.cwol.com/digital-video-capture-cards.htm
Pinnacles Products can be found here as well as a link to finding a
local reseller in your area:
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ListProducts.asp?langue_id=7
Have a look at their Home Movie Making Products.
And last, here are links based on laptop analog video capture that
include USB solutions for you:
ExpertsExchange
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hardware/Q_20282566.html
"I have a Dell Inspiron 8100 laptop with both integrated USB and
FireWire ports. I'd like to use one of them (preferably the fastest)
to capture video from my old Sony video camera. The camera has
S-Video and RCA Out ports but I need to know what devices are out
there that'll allow me to do this work using USB/FW.
I've seen things like ATI's TV Wonder USB device which is good for TV
but I'd like something for my video camera. Any ideas? ..."
USB Gear
http://www.usbgear.com/USB_Video_capture.html
"Part NO: USBG-V1
Features :
-Converts analog video signals to digital signals
-Low CPU utilization at decompression
-Capture Video and Put it Directly into your PC.
-High quality video compressor to speed up video frame rate
-Snap shot - a single snap shot button takes still photos at VGA
solution (640 x 480 pixels)
-Converts analog video signal to digital through USB RCA, S-Video
analog input, NTSC or PAL system
-Plug and Play
-USBGear’s Video Adapter provides a link between a PC and camcorders,
analog cameras, VCRs, and other video devices. The Adapter is ideal
for Laptop and Desktop Use!...
USB Video Adapter is the video capture solution for both still and
full motion video. It is the bridge between your PC/iMac and analog
camera, VCR, or camcorder with S-Video and RCA connectors. The USB
Video Adapter is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and is
suitable for both notebook and desktop computers, which has a snapshot
button that allows you to take VGA resolution still photos.
Application software included, you can save the photo album, video
editing & video mail, pictures combination, picture sliding
automatically or by control. It also supports NetMeeting and Video
Conference, and make your life more colorful.
USB VIDEO CAPTURE WITH AUDIO BUILT-IN $74.98 (Also Includes MGI
Editing Software)"
And Tiger Direct has a unit for under $40!
http://electronics.shoppingsavvy.com/Video-Capture-Devices-Irez-Capsure-Video-Capture-Device-Was-99.html
iREZ
Irez USB Live New Edition USB Video Capture
Ideal way for the novice and expert to bring live video, audio and
still images into your computer from various standard video sources,
such as analog video cameras, camcorders, VCRs or TV tuners. Operating
Systems Supported: Mac OS 9.x, OS X, Windows 98,
Price: $39.97
Search Strategy:
pcmcia video +capture
firewire analog video +capture
laptop analog video +capture
I trust my research has provided you with quite a few options and
links. You can repeat any of my search strategies above to find many
more.
If a link above should fail to work or anything require further
explanation or research, please do post a Request for Clarification
prior to rating the answer and closing the question and I will be
pleased to assist further.
Regards,
-=clouseau=- |
