Conapos ADVC 110 or DV camera for VHS capture

Hello, I am looking to capturing old family VHS into my Mac Pro and make DVDs. I've been reading a little on the ADVC 110 and it seems like a nice analog converter. I just wanted to get your opinions.

I have used my ADVC-110 for years, with excellent results.
Yes, the ADVC-300 is a step up and can especially help clean up degraded video recordings; it includes noise reduction and image stabilization capabilities. But it's also 2x the price of the 110 and you have to learn how to set & adjust its features to obtain the benefits.

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