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Converting VHS/ 8mm camcorder and D.V to DVD.
by VernonDent - 8/13/08 9:01 AMHi all, I'm looking for some advice. I want to convert quiet a few VHS tapes to DVD, Also 8mm camcorder footage, and some Digital camcorder footage. I have an old Samsung HiFi VCR with Standard scart out, no high quality outputs.
I dont want to go down the p.c road as my computer would not be up to it.
I have considered a VCR/DVD recorder combo, but would this be of any advantage. I know there is 80gb and higher hard disk recorders, but no very little about them.
Getting the images in the best possible quality to dvd is the main priority.
Regards,
Anto.
decisions, decisions...
by Pepe7 - 8/13/08 9:45 AM In reply to: Converting VHS/ 8mm camcorder and D.V to DVD. by VernonDentDo you already own a Hi8 camcorder with RCA output jacks? Whether or not you want to buy a VCR/DVD recorder might depend exactly on how much material you need/want to convert. You might be able to rent one some equipment for the day/week as well that would help out. FWIW,I have seen refurbished VCR/DVD models for sale in places like ecost.com & overstock.com, but I don't have personal experience with their general reliability. Ditto for Hi8 camcorders with pass through ability to send something to another device. The advantage for a working VCR/DVD recorder combo is clear since you only need one device, provided you already have access to a hi8 camcorder w/ video out. Perhaps the solution is as easy as finding a VCR/DVD recorder with the ability to also record external analog sources to DVD. Post #4 of the following thread may be of help to you:
http://forums.macworld.com/thread/100356
-Pedro
Re 8mm/vhs to DVD
by VernonDent - 8/14/08 9:53 AM In reply to: decisions, decisions... by Pepe7Dear Pepe7,
Thanks very much for the reply. I'd say the majority of footage is standard 8mm camcorder not Hi8, followed by alot of VHS footage.
I will have a look at the link you provided.
Someone told me to stay away from Philips, but I've never had any trouble with their products.
In my region Daewoo make a combo at a reasonable price, probably just need to know what Brand gives the best results in quality. Also one that maybe covers all the media DVD -/+RW etc.
Thanks again.
To be sure you are getting what you want...
by ahtoi - 8/14/08 10:11 AM In reply to: Converting VHS/ 8mm camcorder and D.V to DVD. by VernonDentmost dvd/vcr combo I have seen are dvd player and vhs recorder (and not dvd recorder). So be sure of what you are getting.
VHS to DVD
by rjeromeh - 8/14/08 8:38 PM In reply to: Converting VHS/ 8mm camcorder and D.V to DVD. by VernonDentI was doing some price shopping on tech equipment in Walmart this morning and I came across a Samsung 10801 DVD Recorder/VCR for $178.93. It came with HDMI/DV-in as well as other connectivity ports for the wanna-be-computer-geek and it was quite impressive with the various recording modes for DVD. None of the other products displayed was as complete, comprehensive in recording modes, connectivity and adaptable to an integrated computer/home entertainment tool.
I was concerned about investing in a product that I might only use for a couple of weeks while we converted VHS tapes, but it was my un-informed opinion that the device could be utilized beyond the initial marathon re-recording/conversion planned.
I am a techie novice, but for what my friend wants to do to convert old VHS to DVD, as well as future movie making and DVD recording the Samsung device was ideal. I plan to do more research on the product and see what others have experienced beyond my initial observations.
Re Samsung Combo
by VernonDent - 8/15/08 1:13 AM In reply to: VHS to DVD by rjeromehDDTexNYC,
Thanks for the info, will look into this model and see if it is available in Europe.
From looking at previous forums the Panasonics seem to good, Anything other than Sony, JVC and Panasonic, seem to be a third to half the price.
sony may have problems recording dvd's from broadcast
by forsy3 - 8/17/08 1:06 PM In reply to: Re Samsung Combo by VernonDentbe sure you do some research if you're even considering a sony dvd recorder - I have read many forum posts in various places that indicate that sony dvd recorders consider almost every TV program to be non-recordable because of copyrighted material...don't know if it's true since I'm just researching this, too, to buy a dvd recorder...right now looking at a toshiba dr-410 - no tuner, but US$120...or an elgato eyetv 250 plus to watch & record TV shows to my Mac (includes Toast for burning to dvd)...
get back with what you decide...would like to know what others are thinking...and how these options compare...
My experience with VHS/Camcorder to DVD
by craigjmj - 8/18/08 8:34 AM In reply to: sony may have problems recording dvd's from broadcast by forsy3Like you, my PC didn't have the power to handle video conversion/editing, but I was concerned about losing this family history treasure to the ravages of time. While I paid to have my Super 8 films professionally converted to DVD, the cost for my VHS and Hi8 films would have been astronomical.
I bought an LG VHS/DVD combo recorder with the idea that I could transfer the raw video to DVD for editing someday when I had the time and computing power. I'm pleased with the results, but there is one pitfall I'd like to share with you. I thought I would just pop in the VHS tape and a blank DVD, hit the Dub button and in no time, a perfect copy would be made. The reality is that many camcorder tapes hold more than than the two hours of recording time of a standard DVD recorded in SP mode. I wanted to record at XP, the highest recording quality, but a standard DVD would only hold about an hour of content. Expensive dual-layer DVD blanks boosted the recording time closer to the two hours recording time of most VHS tapes, but I was disappointed to discover that most of my camcorder tapes ran longer than two hours. Either I have to edit the content on the combo deck or stop and transfer the content to more than one DVD. I've chosen the second option for my collection.
By the way, the limited information I could find on the Internet indicated that the SP recording time does not compromise the quality of this transfer. I hope that this is true.
I have no regrets of perserving our home movie treasures in this manner, but I wanted you to be aware of the limitations I've encountered.
LG Combo
by VernonDent - 8/18/08 10:21 AM In reply to: My experience with VHS/Camcorder to DVD by craigjmjDear Craigmj,
Thanks for the reply, I'm not going to rush into this. I have snippets on alot of standard 8mm camcorder. Some dig video tape, and VHS So have to find something that caters for all 3.
How expensive are the dual layer media and are you happy with the LG combo? I'm in Ireland so I think model numbers may differ? or do they?
Maybe the a hard disk version of your LG would be a good choice.
Regards
Re Toshiba
by VernonDent - 8/18/08 10:12 AM In reply to: sony may have problems recording dvd's from broadcast by forsy3Forsy 3, Thanks for the reply, Trouble is model numbers differ I think from region to region. I'm taking my time on this, but looks like I'll go for something with a hard disk, so I can piece it together later. Looking like L.G or Samsung, Phillps
8mm to DVD
by Thierry-FR74 - 8/28/08 5:40 AM In reply to: Converting VHS/ 8mm camcorder and D.V to DVD. by VernonDentHi,
for converting 8mm to digital video, the (cheapest) solution I use so far is to display on a clean white surface using an old 8mm projector in slow mode and record using a Digital camcorder. Be careful to put enough distance to reduce the distortion and avoid burning the camcorder's sensor.
For sure you then need to post-process the DV file to re-sync, clean-up and restore the frame rate. I use VirtualDub. I'm still in the process to find out the best set of filters.
Regards,
Thierry
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