Easycap Usb 2.0 Video Capture Adapter For Apple Mac Computers

Honourable Citizen

Does any have this device and can comment on how well (or poorly) it works?
Or point me to a review or two.
I have searched for reviews on the net with no success.
I can't even find out which video format is recorded on the Mac with this device when I look through the very list of specs.

Honourable Citizen

About 600+ user comments here but not the Mac version it seems:
http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-VC500-../dp/B000VM60I8
However, there's a link there for an alternate product for under $10.00 with a Mac users comment under the 'customer review' option:
http://www.amazon.com/EasyCAP-DC60-C..ref=pd_cp_pc_2

Honourable Citizen

Wow, thanks pm-r
Never heard of this gadget before but with a bit of googling, there is tons of information on the net including Mac software.
Specs are impressive (even abbreviated - I took the Marketing fluff out):
Description:
* Easycap USB Video TV DVD VHS Audio Capture Card Adapter
* Record Video in DVD/VCD/MP3/4 format and save in hard drive
* Play Video Game (PS2/3, Xbox 360, Wii..) on PC/Laptop
* Video tapes to DVD converter
* Video & audio recorded always in sync
* Support multiple video inputs of S-Video & Composite RCA Video
* Super easy setup in minutes
* Still image capture for photo album
* Excellent Video Selector/Switcher: Smooth video source switching between PC, Composite Video input or S-Video input instantly
* Supports worldwide video systems including NTSC, PAL & SECAM
* Snap-shot button for saving still pictures as BMP or JPEG file
* Resizable Video Window up to full screen display
* WDM Compatible: It conforms to WDM standard and works with all video software compatible with this standard
* Fully compatible with Microsoft’s DirectShow
* Video Surveillance Interface: Any security CCTV surveillance cameras or camcorders can be connected to this device so you can turn your computer into a video surveillance system/monitor
* Quality Video Conferencing Interface:
* You can host video conferencing with live audio & video feeds from camcorder or any video camera to your computer via this unit and broadcast through internet connection.
* Broadcast the video to the outside world using your favourite messaging service or webcam software
* Compatible with messaging applications: NetMeeting, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ.
* Video Conferencing software is not included but can be free downloaded from internet
* Support System:Windows 98/ME,Windows 2000,Windows XP, Vista 32-bit.
Specifications:
* Specification Rev.2.0
* Supports NTSC, PAL, Video format
* Green LED for Power indicator
* Dimension: 88mm x 28mm x 18mm
* Supports high quality video resolution
* I: Full-Screen Video Resolution Input:
* With USB 2.0 connection: the output resolution will be full-screen DVD video resolution up to 720x480 at 30 fps for NTSC and 720 x 576 at 25 fps for PAL
* With USB 1.1 connection: the video resolution reaches up to 320x240 at 30 fps for NTSC and 320x288 at 25 fps video for PAL
* II: Video input:1 S-video input and RCA type composite video input
* III: Video system supported: NTSC, PAL and SECAM
* Audio input: Stereo audio (RCA)
* Supports all video capturing/ recording formats including DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 with DivX codec, SVCD/VCD, DVD, AVI, WMV
* High MPEG bit rate adjustment up to 10000K bps
* Supports color adjustment including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness control
* USB powered operation. No power adapter needed
* Complies With Universal Serial Bus
* Power Consumption: 5VDC, 250mA(max) through USB port
* Extension USB Cable & CD ROM is included
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Now the trick is to get the hardware compatible with the Mac, the DC60, not the DC60+ or DC60++

Just be aware, there are 2 products, EZCap and EasyCap.
EasyCap is an unlicensed knockoff of the prior product, and has no support. Not that you shouldn't try it, but you should be aware of what you are getting (and not getting)
EzCAP116 / easycap DC60+ Support Pages.
'I've just bought an easycap and .....
We'll stop you right there. Due to piracy, the company have changed their name from easycap to ezcap„¢. If you have just purchased a new easycap, You have bought a fake. You get what you pay for. Below is some of the most popular 'easycap' questions we are asked.
I just bought an easycap and it came with ulead video. Why does it not come with Arcsoft software?
1. You have purchased an older, obsolete version. (but it will still say ezcap on the unit)
2. You have bought a fake.
I just bought an easycap and it came with ulead video 8.0. Why does it not work on Vista / Windows 7?
You have bought a fake.
I just bought an easycap. Why does it not work on XP 64 bit or Vista 64 bit?
You have bought a fake.'

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Honourable Citizen

I had never heard of either one until pm-r and now you posted.
Thanks for the information.
From what I read now in the links I found.
EZCap, the product from the UK, is only supported on Windows, so for Mac users that is not an option anyway.
It is also advertised as a DC60+ model which the available Mac software does not support, one specifically needs the DC60 model (no + !)
So, yes, I can see EasyCap being a Chinese knock off like many other things unfortunately, but EZCap (DC60+) is not even an option for the Mac, even with unsupported software which only works with the DC60 version.
EasyCapViewer ?*bentrask.com