Stand-Alone HDMI Capture with 5" OLED Screen from DIGITNOW!

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The DIGITNOW HD Video Capture Box 1080P HDMI capture device is available at the DigitNow website!
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In this video I unbox, explore the menu, and test the DigitNow HD Video Capture Box 1080P 60FPS USB 2.0 Video to Digital Converter with 5" OLED Screen, AV & HDMI Video Recorder Capture from VCR, DVD, VHS Tapes, Hi8, Camcorders, Gaming Systems.
The Amazon Listing Description:
Capture HD 1080P Video from VCR's, VHS Tapes, Hi8, Camcorder, DVD, TV BOX & Gaming Systems, Watch Your Video Through 5"OLED Screen.
Built-in large capacity battery and Aluminum alloy housing, allows you to use and playback watch your video on anywhere, The battery can be charged by the Power Adapter or Computer’s USB port.
Plug-in USB/ SD Ports,Allows You Use USB flash disk or SD card to Save Your Precious Videos, Transfer Videos to Computer Easily (PC Windows or Mac Compatible). No Computer Required to Record/Playback.
Support the Input and output of AV and HDMI HD 1080P Video Signal, with 3.5mm video input or output ports, Built-in Stereo Speakers.
Package Contents Includes 5V Power Adapter, HDMI Cable, TYPE-C USB Cable, AV Cable, User Manual and SD card. Note: Before using a USB flash drive or a SD card, please make sure to set the format to FAT32 or exFAT, and the maximum capacity to 128G . For the best result, It is recommended to use a 10 or higher speed class SD card. Incorrect format or a low speed level SD card may affect the normal use of the device.
00:00 Intro / Open
00:53 Unboxing
02:47 SD Specs
03:14 Ins/Outs
03:40 Charging
04:21 ScreenSize
05:08 The Menu
07:54 Capture Test
08:49 Angry Birds
10:11 A/V Joust Game
11:02 HD Stream Channel
12:27 Computer MSDC
13:26 Conclusion
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FULL DISCLOSURE: This DIGITNOW video capture device is a sample product that was provided for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed about this product are my own. Review samples are considered to be on loan from the vender. The vender may request the sample back by providing pre-paid postage or reimbursement for shipping cost.
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@ThriftyAV 2 жыл бұрын

I've reviewed quite a few video capture devices on ThriftyAV. The full Playlist is HERE: kzfaq.info/sun/PL_6HOAybADu6qyPPhQ_f6AD4COh5AfWOg

@Joshman601 3 жыл бұрын

Best review on KZfaq! Thanks for going into such good detail on this device. None of the other reviewers went into such deep detail like you did, so I’m really grateful for this video. I’m definitely getting one of these asap.

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Did you purchase this device?

@bluegrassmagee8697 Жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV I've purchased one of these thanks to your great review & found it to be super good so far! One thing I'll mention, a few people complained that the unit died after one day of use. This happened to me when I turned off the second monitor plugged into the HDMI output. Nothing I did would make this power on or off, the unit seemed completely dead. However, I tried pushing a pin through the little hole on the back to reset the system & everything works perfect again!

@11gwizz11 Жыл бұрын

The snapping comparisons back and forth sold me. Great review

@sjm.photos 2 жыл бұрын

brillaint bit of kit thanks to you i purchased one. i now have one and use it on my youtube channel recording what my cameras are doing as i take photos

@bluegrassmagee8697 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful review Thank You! I do a lot of night sky video & wanted something to capture the live stream with a large display like this unit. I will give this one a try for sure!

@starsandnightvision Жыл бұрын

Have you used it already for nightsky viewing? Any video i can see?

@bluegrassmagee8697 Жыл бұрын

@CoolUFOs Hi 👋 Unfortunately Every Time I go out to view the night sky this year has been super cloudy ⛅️ 🙃. Really Like Your Videos & Hopefully get some good shots this summer. I have used this device to capture my computer screen & that works great.

@quidest5 3 жыл бұрын

During your capture test the image from digitnow is definitely softer than the image from the camera, you can easily see it by looking at reflections of metal behind you.

@NeilDnb 8 ай бұрын

Great review! I'm trying to find out, whether the audio stays in sync after around 45 minutes of capture? I ask this because I intend on buying a capture device for capturing VHS & Betmax & my Black Magic Shuttle has issues with audio sync after about 15 minutes

@DivineMisterAdVentures 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I've got a great question for you. I need a video loop capture capability, like many digital voice recorders will do. That's where the recorder runs continuously and you hit the capture button and it starts to record from the start of the loop - a minute or so in the past. Anything come to mind? That is such a clean cheat to capture clips!

@andypappas 11 ай бұрын

Can you help me. I am not able to see the time display on the screen. I have gone thru everything to have to timestamp show up on the screen. When I try to record to sd card, I do not know if it is recording or not. When the unit is working I do not know how long I am recording something. Thanks

@user-jm2iw8lx3x 10 ай бұрын

hi, the link to digit now seems to be broken. The link to amazon now says unisheen. Any reply is appreciated

@nizaraliabd 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I watched with great interest. I would like to save low band umatic video out on a computer. Can it be done. Thanks

@john_thorpe Жыл бұрын

What happens if you run it through a HDMI splitter?? For example take the output of the Chromecast and feed it into a splitter where you split it into two outputs where you can run one to the TV and the second one to the Digitnow device... are you still able to record streaming services? Also, does it matter what HDMI splitter you get since it seems to not be affected by the HDCP?? I'm looking for a way to record TV shows from a Chromecast or Fire Cube to store on my NAS for personal viewing when my internet goes out or I'm near my data cap as my ISP has a data cap limit per month, so I'd like to have something to watch while the internet is down or if I'm near my data cap to avoid extra charges.

@ElPresidenteBuzzard Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the footage captured from Standard Definition 4:3 is in 30fps or 60fps?

@dethclik2002 2 жыл бұрын

How does it do with deinterlacing? Does quality take a big hit or does it look pretty good?

@ayamzaman83 Жыл бұрын

Does it record from live broadcasts because we need to record videos from live broadcasts of channels in a format...iptv box

@raysmith2940 2 жыл бұрын

I dont have the icons on top of the screen. Do you know why? Im stumped.

@Elcanalquenoexiste 2 жыл бұрын

Hi !! Incredible video! Do you jave any idea if this device os good with Pal-N ? I’m planning to take this to Argentina and working with NTSC AND PAL-N too! Kind regards! New subs here

@nitramyasmar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review. Can you confirm what audio formats it captures - e.g. if you feed in a 5.1 signal on HDMI is that retained or is it stereo only? Similarly does it do 5.1 audio pass through on the HDMI out? Thanks!

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Good questions that I cannot answer (yet). I have been working on pre-production for a vid testing audio performance on several capture devices, and I have a DVD with surround test signals including isolated surround channel feeds. I had not planned on testing pass through, but I will be sure to include this in the audio tests. Thank you for the idea.

@DrumPhil-ss7wn 2 жыл бұрын

Transferring old vhs.... any way to switch from 4:3 to 16:9?

@ellisgl 3 жыл бұрын

There's ways to virtually mix game sound and microphone and route to HDMI and headphones as the same time.

@16bit_nerd Жыл бұрын

what´s the resolution of the Oled screen? can It be used as .mkv player...?

@gaetanomagliuolo 11 ай бұрын

very interesting video congratulations. I want to ask you something. Can I use this on my FUJIFILM X-T4 as a monitor? best regards.

@dRew-something 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Does the HDMI input cable send audio to the device? Also what format are the recorded files on the unit? AVI,MP4? Such a shame it doesnt have a headphones out socket

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

If there is an audio stream in the HDMI signal, this device records it. File type is MOV. Format Profile is QuickTime. AVC codec 60fps, color is YUV 4:2:0

@dRew-something 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV Thank you for your reply and help

@coondogtheman 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Guess I won't be getting the clear click recorder. I don't even record from HDMI anyway. Why even have an HDMI in port if you cannot record from HDMI. Is it all protected or only some devices like a camcorder wouldn't have it but a Roku or cable box would? Can this device record in .MP4 or just .MOV format? Macrovision?

@VicenteDomingosPereiraCoutinho 2 жыл бұрын

Does it record my HI8 tapes mini cassette sony?

@smalldeekgeorge Жыл бұрын

It looks like it bypasses panasonic's awful sharpening and denoising! GOOD!

@jeffbarry9284 3 жыл бұрын

I just wish there was a way to adjust the audio levels, what is your experience with how music sounds?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

out of all my HDMI capture devices, this one matches source signals the best, both audio and video.

@joesilhan4870 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, can I use the SD card (after I’ve recorded material on it) directly into my laptop bypassing the DigitNow unit altogether?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I pull directly from the SD card every time instead of hooking the unit up to the computer.

@joesilhan4870 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV Thank you so much. I'm glad you exist on KZfaq. And other places too.

@BBWinner48 3 жыл бұрын

Is yours still working, Mine just doesnt power off or on, after 4 transfers..I have 2 units, did some diagnosing , with no luck? waiting for answer from manufacture, had both for a month..

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

last used two days ago and worked fine.

@DragonScorpio31 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.. what format does this device record in, and how much can you push color grading in post..? (ie. if i were to shoot in S-Log, will i be able to recover saturation, contrast & highlights in post?) Thnx 🙂

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Container is MOV. Format is MPEG-4, Quicktime. Video Bit Depth is 8bit. Video bit rate on "high" setting is 22Mb/s at 60fps. Color space is YUV. Chroma subsampling is 4:2:0. I haven't done any color grading on captured footage, but with 4:2:0, major adjustments will likely create undesirable artifacts.

@DragonScorpio31 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV ouch.. 22mbps @ 60fps isn't exactly cutting it, much less 4:2:0.. thnx for the info.. 😉🙏🏻👍🏻

@michaelquillen4046 3 жыл бұрын

Can you play the SD card back on any other device what does it format as After you recorded

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Device creates MOV files (QuickTime). They play back fine on all devices I have tried it with.

@lilshanshan620 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just got it can this record more than 25 mins??? I was hoping to record DVDs movies that you can’t get digitally??? If so how????

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

There is a file size limit of 4GB which lasts about 24 minutes at 1080p High or 37 minutes at 1080p Low. I have not tested at 720p. The unit will start recording a new file as soon as it hits this limit, so the files can be played back to back or edited together with video editing software.

@neilhodgkiss4100 3 жыл бұрын

Would the capture device support 1080i input as well as 1080p?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. My Atari Flashback Blast is 1080i, and it records just fine on this device.

@neilhodgkiss4100 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV Thanks for the info

@rodrigopimentel7433 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is the best recorder .... Digitnow 5 inch or ClearClick?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

The Digitnow has better audio and is slightly more accurate with hue, saturation, and brightness than the 1080p ClearClick. The ClearClick is more versatile with the headset input and that it can be used as a USB style capture device.

@carlmatthewsmotorcycleaddi394 3 жыл бұрын

FIRST ... THANKS FOR THE GREAT VIDEO , I'm looking to buy It But there are no demo's or videos on how it copes with VHS , AND CAM CORDERS and that is my primary reason for needing it , All video footage I have is Analog , you know , old school and I want to put everything onto pc BUT every capture device I try seems to degrade the video quality and £200 is a hell of a lot of money to spend so I need Assurances PLEASE CAN YOU HELP WITH THIS ?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I like this device for 1080p capture, it is not my favorite for SD capture, as it converts interlaced footage into progressive scan. Also, it only has composite input, not S-Video. S-VHS and Hi8 both benefit from S-Video connections. For VHS and analog camcorders (Hi8, VHS-C, etc), I still use an outboard DVD recorder set to XP mode, then rip the DVDs. This preserves the interlaced nature of the original recording and most offer an S-Video input, with a few offering component input. When you rip the DVDs, you get a 480i MPEG-2 file. Capture devices that can do 480i with S-Video and 4:2:2 color are available, but they are generally "cards" that have to be installed inside a computer. I do not own one, so I cannot recommend one.

@mrkenjiJourney 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think? Which one is the better capture box Digitnow hd or clear click hd Please tell me good choice for me!!

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on how you define "better". The Digitnow has a better LCD screen, more accurate contrast and brightness, and better audio. The USB connection on the ClearClick can be used as a streaming device when used with software such as OBS Studio. The USB on the Digitnow is just for file transfer, not for video streaming. The ClearClick also has a headset/microphone input that the Digitnow lacks. Battery life on the ClearClick is better. The ClearClick blocks recording from HDCP copy protected video streams while the Digitnow allows recording from such streams. The 4K version of the ClearClick is on it's way, and I will be testing it pretty soon, so you may want to wait until that review before making a purchase decision.

@starsandnightvision Жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV If you hook up the Digitnow to a PC monitor or laptop via hdmi you can stream it from there no?

@AudioElectronicsChicago 3 жыл бұрын

cool device

@jakeyrempel7254 3 жыл бұрын

HI IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE A SCREENSHOT WITH THIS DIVIVE WHILE RECORDINGA VIDEO?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

There is no single frame capture mode on this device.

@PE4Doers 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you buy the unit you reviewed here? Just curious.

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

This is a review sample.

@PE4Doers 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV Thanks. I have not heard form that organization, but wouldn't mind looking at one of those myself. It seems I just keep getting those standard capture units - some good, some not so good. It was a great review, so thank you.

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

PE4Doers, I sent you an Email with the contact info.

@PE4Doers 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftyAV Thanks

@i.a.khushi1054 3 жыл бұрын

Can this device upscale to HD quality of from VHS casettes to digital ?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

No. The SD input records progressive scan 640x480 pixels with a display aspect ratio of 4:3. MPEG-4, 60fps, 8-bit, YUV, 4:2:0

@asapfilms2519 Жыл бұрын

Can we connect it to a VHS camera to get an HD footage?

@ThriftyAV Жыл бұрын

No.

@starsandnightvision Жыл бұрын

The composite cable that comes with the device wouldn't show the video from my camcorder on the Digitnow screen, only heard the sound. So, I changed it with another cable that I had laying around and it works fine. I guess the provided cable is of poor quality.

@leonjohnsonjr3331 2 жыл бұрын

Which one better clear click or digitnow

@ThriftyAV 2 жыл бұрын

The Clear Click is more feature rich, but the video levels and audio are a little more accurate with the Digitnow.

@BitterMedicineNoSugar 9 ай бұрын

You can plug mic into a/v input, you’re all freaking welcome.

@littleasianpenis3263 2 жыл бұрын

So there will be a 4gb limit in fat32. Stick to exFat

@jorodimitrov4797 2 жыл бұрын

SUPER

@THERISEOFNATTURNER 2 жыл бұрын

ThriftAv. luv. Your. Video. By. The. Way. Does. The. Device. Have. A. Pause. BottoN?

@ThriftyAV 2 жыл бұрын

No pause button. Each time you start and stop this device it creates a new file.

@saddabadda7921 3 жыл бұрын

😄😃😂😁😀😊☺ cool.. Can i know the price please?

@ThriftyAV 3 жыл бұрын

I usually do not post prices in videos or comments as they are subject to change, but I just fixed the DigitNow link in the description. It should now show the price direct from the manufacturer. If you prefer Amazon, I also have an Affiliate link . ThriftyAV earns a small commission for items purchased through Amazon Affiliate links at no additional cost to the buyer.

@littleasianpenis3263 2 жыл бұрын

Needs a remote