ClearClick Video 2 Digital vs. Elgato Video Capture

Comparison of the ClearClick Video2Digital 2.0 vs. the Elgato Video capture devices. Setup and





feature comparison but emphasis on picture quality differences.

[dansmith]

Wow...that was the most informative and useful video I've seen in ages. Thanks for taking the time. It really helped us out! -Dan

[jordanlamb]

It's crazy that I wanted to see a comparison between these two exact products before I made my decision and you sir have done exactly as I was wanting to see! I can't thank you enough, I almost bought the ClearClick just for simplicity, but the Elgato looks quite simple as well, it just requires a PC which I have. Just bought a nice VCR with an S-Video output so hopefully I get the best possible conversion for all of my home video memories. I plan to use an idea I saw on another YouTube video of making a YouTube page specifically for all of these videos and share that link with my family at Christmas time. Thanks again, Great Review!!

[Bdmc]

This is fantastic. I was torn between these two, and I really appreciate the side-by-side video quality demonstration. Thank you for being so thorough with this comparison!

[allenpamscofield]

I agree with your result. I just bought the Elgato and with my tapes (30 plus years old), it looks great.

[alvaropandelo]

Thank you sir!!!! This is exactly the video I was looking for. Already ordered the Elgato video capture and for 70 bucks! Can't wait! Thank you so much for the video. Cheers from Argentina!

[ZoomerNostalgia]

The "strange" adapter that came with the Elgato is for SCART cables, a standard connector used in European countries. These cables can carry Composite, S-Video, or RGB.

[darrinsmith]

Thanks Bro! I appreciate this review. I purchased the Elgato about 2 months ago and I will be duplicating my tapes soon. I also recieived a copy of 2 family vieos from my brother-in-law. He has the ClearClick and it was wayyyy to dark. So I really appreciate your comparisons!

[kevinglennon]

The funny extra in the Elgato Video Capture kit is a Scart interface connector. This is an interface that you will find on the back of your old VHS cassette deck and very common at the time. Scart was the interface you plugged into the back of the old CRT TV’s. Obviously, if you have an old VHS player you will need to plug this into your scart “out” port to pick up the signal to port to your pc/Mac via the Elgato Video capture system.

[Tad]

Thank you for creating this video. This is the type of information that is helpful.

[fluff]

bro thank you so much. i love the widespread variety of youtube. legend.

[myronachtman]

I have been testing all the top-rated devices on the market over the past 2 months. I purchased the ClearClick three times and the Roxio device three times so that I could test their quality control. I'm sad to report that both products were very inconsistent from one to the next. Now I understand why the reviews on Amazon vary so widely on a particular product. If a person happens to get a good one, they rave about it. If they get a bad one, they exclaim how useless the product is, and typically report that they returned the item to Amazon for a refund.

The other BIG issue with USB devices is the software that's bundled with the product. For example, the Elgato lets you set contrast, brightness, etc., but you CANNOT make the adjustments while the video is actually playing. Other USB devices let you tweak the video settings while you are previewing the video, so that you can get it right while you watch. With the Elgato, you have to make a change, then view it, then go back to make a further change if you're not happy, then view it, then go back to the settings to adjust again, then check it on the preview, then go back again... you get the idea. What we WANT is an "interactive" ProcAmp that lets you move the adjustment sliders WHILE you are previewing the footage.

And, of course, the ClearClick has absolutely no ProcAmp controls to tweak the color, brightness, etc. So you're stuck with whatever the product generates. With all three ClearClicks I tested, the SVHS color was WAY LESS saturated than the composite color. Furthermore, all three ClearClick devices recorded the audio far below the proper levels, in fact 3dB below proper specifications.

You made a nice video here, but rather than waste time showing the "unboxing, " I would rather see a greater focus on the limitations, such as those I've highlighted above.

[adrianhepker]

I would go for the clear click - Miglia used to have a Tvmax / Eyetv 250 which was brilliant, they replaced it with the soft second rate Video Capture. I tried it and it was such a disappointment when you were use to the legacy devices which they have no taken off the market. Replaced by these HDMI boxes. I went with ClearClick AV2HD 2.0 which records to usb.. you can adjust all the brightness in post so it's not an issue. Resolution is better too. 16x9 or 4:3 + upscales.

[johnscheidel]

Thanks for the comparison video. It made my purchasing confusion much easier

[jonathanlane]

Wow, thank you for this excellent review. I had trouble making up my mind between these two products and because of this video, I’m sold on the Elgato!

[kevincozby]

Thank you so much for this comparison! It is exactly what I was looking for.

[ryanetheridge]

Thanks a lot!!! Answered several questions I had. Keep up the great work.

[zryuification]

Been torn between these two products. Thanks for that wonderful review.

[alfredseeck]

Thanks to Show me very old User These really mode to fix all my old Footages, Tapes so easy.

[oramirez]

Great comparison, this video deserves more views.

[velodus]

Thank you for this! This was very helpful, I was seriously considering giving the clearclick a go but this has convinced to focus on Elgato, unless clearclick 3 is a notable improvement.