Vhs direct to computer

I have recently been trying to copy some old vhs tapes to dvd's by recording them to my camcorder, then capturing them on my computer software. My camcorder stops recording some of the tapes due to copy restrictions on the tape. Will using a analog to digital converter to bypass the camcorder solve my problem or will the software on the computer do the same thing? (Capturing on Final Cut Espress) If this is an option, what reliable and inexpensive converters ar there available. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Scott,
You may want to take a look at Sony's DVDirect VRD-VC20.
http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2700.html
I just purchased one and i love it! Don't know how i got along w/o it for so long. Works just like a standard VCR when used with DVD or DVD-RW media (in plus or minus). I recently transferred several family VHS and SVHS tapes to DVD in real time! Works like a charm.
However, you won't find all the elaborate selection of menus & chapters like iMovie>iDVD or FCP>DVDSP. DVDirect does create chapters and menus but they are very basic.
I can also capture to DVD in real time from a Sony 3 chip (TRV-900) via FW. Works great and I can fit up to 6 hrs of playback on a single layer DVD or 12 hrs. on DL.
I also work with a Sony media converter box
http://dv411.com/sondvmcda2dv.html
that allows me to capture analog directly to my mac. Works well (but it will not bypass copy protection to the best of my knowledge nor will the DVDirect).
SDMacuser

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