As someone who has a treasure trove of memories tucked away in various analog formats, finding a way to preserve and relive those moments has always been a priority for me. Enter the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 (Second Generation), and it's like I've found a time machine for my cherished memories. Right out of the box, the sleek design of the converter caught my eye. It's not just about looks; the build quality is top-notch, ensuring that this device isn't just a one-time use gadget but a durable piece of technology that I can rely on. The user-friendly interface allowed me to convert my old VHS tapes and camcorder recordings with absolute ease. It was a plug-and-play experience that required no complicated setup. Whether it was my old gaming sessions on classic systems or the precious moments of my family's past celebrations, this converter handled it all. The compatibility with VCRs, VHS tapes, AV, RCA, Hi8, and more made it the only tool I needed for all my digital conversion tasks. The quality of the digital files is astounding. The videos are clear, the colors are vibrant, and the sound is as crisp as the day it was recorded. It's truly remarkable how this device breathes new life into footage that I thought was doomed to fade away. The ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 has exceeded my expectations. It's an invaluable device that has allowed me to safeguard my family's history and enjoy it in the modern digital era. I would recommend it to anyone looking to convert their analog memories with zero hassle and complete satisfaction. This review is based on my personal experience with the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 2.0 (Second Generation). It's a product that has not only met but surpassed my needs, providing a seamless bridge from the past to the present. A big thumbs up from a very happy customer Read more
Like many people in my age cohort, I have a collection of old videotapes on obsolete formats - About 52 Mini-DV tapes taken of my kids from birth to age 10 on my 1990's-era Sony camcorder, and about 16 old VHS tapes taken by me and other family members. I was considering sending off my tapes to be converted to digital format, but hesitated on sending my only copy of precious family memories out to a conversion service, and then paying the really high price for the conversion. As I looked at options, I originally thought about converting my tapes on my computer, but it involved buying and installing a video capture card, buying and learning the appropriate software, etc. Then I came across this device and read the reviews and took a chance on it. Best decision I ever made!!! This device is amazing - Incredibly simple to operate, and produces great quality video, especially for the price. You literally plug the RCA cables into the device, put in your memory stick, then press play on your old device, and record on this device, and you're on your way. Best of all, it doesn't tie up your computer to do all of this work, and lets you see the progress via the built-in screen (you can also listen as you record it if you want). I would generally just set a tape to record while I was at my computer doing other things, and found I could knock out this whole project in the matter of a few weeks, vs. the months I was expecting it to take. That said, here are a few things I learned along the way in working with this device: - The device has a way to stop recording after a certain period of time. My mini-DV tapes are all 90 minutes, so I though the 90-minute setting would work great. However, I found that my tapes ran 4 minutes longer on average than the 90 minute timer on the device, so you can't necessarily rely on that (not sure if the discrepancy came from the actual recorded length of my tapes, or from the device itself). - When you have finished recording, a counter shows your full recording time. I found that if I removed the memory stick while this was still displayed, I got a corrupted file message when I tried to transfer the file to my computer. However, if I waited until the recorded time counter disappeared (just takes a few additional seconds) this problem went away. - The device lets you record at 720x480 or 640x480 (the old 4:3 format that cameras used in order to be compatible with old tube-style TVs). I found that if I tried to use the higher-resolution 720x480, the image appeared stretched/widened. I found that the 640x480 worked great to record all of my older-format tapes. - I initially an into a bit of a hitch when I started to record my VHS tapes. I got a "signal not detected" message that I initially couldn't resolve. I tried using the included RCA cables, and then cycled through several of my own cables, and eventually found a set that (apparently) made this problem go away. - I believe the device's specs said that a 128 GB memory stick was the max, but I used a high-speed 256-GB stick from Samsung, and it worked fine. Anyway, I can't say enough great things about this device. I usually don't leave reviews on products, but I was so enthusiastic about this one that I just had to share. Hope this helps. Read more
I bought this because the adapters that connect directly to the computer sometimes do not work when Windows updates interfere with the feed. After familiarizing myself the unit is easy to use and produces reasonably good video files. I found the results were often a bit superior to video transfer devices and occasionally slightly inferior. Pluses: 1. Easy to set up and use. The buttons are actually quite responsive, so don't make my initial mistake of holding it down for a few seconds. 2. Good results. 3. Easy to transfer to a PC and use the video files. 4. The unit can be set to record for specific time periods. 5. It is supposed to sense when the video signal stops (Signal Loss detection) and shut off the recording. Minuses: 1. Sometimes the audio is out of synch with the video and I have to re-record it. If you use this for live video feeds that cannot be re-recorded you may want to consider something else. 2. The unit can be set to record for specific time periods. This works fine, but I wish there was more flexibility, either with several more selections or the ability to enter a custom time. If I have a source that's 61 minutes long I have to record 90 minutes. The longest setting is 150 minutes, so longer sources may just keep recording blank/unwanted video until you shut it off. 3. The unit is supposed to sense when the video signal stops, but it doesn't seem to work that well. 4. It is supposed to sense when the video signal stops (Signal Loss detection) and shut off the recording. This sometimes works. Fortunately it creates a series of video files that splice together just fine, so you just delete the empty ones. 5. When the power is unplugged the unit reverts to 1/1/2019. Not that important (to me), just an annoyance. Read more
