ie8 fix

Camcorders forum: Camcorder with firewire that supports Video8??

by: poddster March 29, 2008 4:02 PM PDT

Like this

0 people like this thread

Staff pick

Camcorder with firewire that supports Video8??

by poddster - 3/29/08 4:02 PM

Hi

I'm looking for a second-hand camcorder (probably a Sony) that supports backward compatibility with Video 8 tapes, and also has a firewire/iLink port to connect to my computer.

The background story is that I have a bunch of old Video 8 tapes that I'd like to digitize. Unfortunately my old Sony camcorder is dead, and I need to find a replacement to hook up to my computer. From what I've read, I'll get the best result if I can find a camcorder with the above support.

Any ideas? Camcorder model numbers for me to further investigate would be ideal. Thanks!


Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

Sony camcorder info

by sheilakmcd - 3/30/08 5:17 AM

In Reply to: Camcorder with firewire that supports Video8?? by poddster

Here is a link to a post on Camcorderinfo.com that has a zip file you can download with model comparisons. I used it a few years ago when I was in your same situation. I bought a used Sony TRV-320 on ebay and it worked great for digitizing my old tapes from my dead Hitachi.

Be aware that if you recorded your tapes in LP mode, the chances are that no other camera is going to be able to replay your tapes.


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

The link

by sheilakmcd - 3/30/08 5:20 AM

In Reply to: Camcorder with firewire that supports Video8?? by poddster

Guess it would help it I actually posted the link, wouldn't it

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t48170.html


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

"Standard 8" = Video 8?

by poddster - 3/30/08 10:41 AM

In Reply to: The link by sheilakmcd

This is great, thanks very much! I assume that the under the media formats catehory, where it says "standard 8", that means Video 8?


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

(NT) To the best of my knowledge, yes

by sheilakmcd - 3/30/08 12:57 PM

In Reply to: "Standard 8" = Video 8? by poddster


Was this reply helpful? (0)   (0)

Staff pick

Reply
Report offensive post
Email to friend

More Discussions

Forum Icon Legend

  • UnreadUnread
  • ReadRead
  • Locked threadLocked thread
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  •   
  • ModeratorModerator
  • CNET StaffCNET Staff
  • Samsung StaffSamsung Staff
  • Norton Authorized Support TeamNorton Authorized Support Team
  • AVG StaffAVG Staff
  • avast! Staffavast! Staff
  • Webroot Support TeamWebroot Support Team
  • Acer Customer Experience TeamAcer Customer Experience Team
  • Windows Outreach TeamWindows Outreach Team
  • Dell StaffDell Staff
  • Intel StaffIntel Staff
  • QuestionQuestion
  • Resolved questionResolved question
  • General discussionGeneral discussion
  • TipTip
  • Alert or warningAlert or warning
  • PraisePraise
  • RantRant
  • IdeaIdea
  •   

You are e-mailing the following post: Post Subject

Your e-mail address is used only to let the recipient know who sent the e-mail and in case of transmission error. Neither your address nor the recipient's address will be used for any other purpose.

Sorry, there was a problem emailing this post. Please try again.

Submit Email Cancel

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

Thank you. Sent email to

Close

You are reporting the following post: Post Subject

If you believe this post is offensive or violates the CNET Forums' Usage policies, you can report it below (this will not automatically remove the post). Once reported, our moderators will be notified and the post will be reviewed.

Offensive: Sexually explicit or offensive language

Spam: Advertisements or commercial links

Disruptive posting: Flaming or offending other users

Illegal activities: Promote cracked software, or other illegal content

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Submit Report Cancel

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

Your message has been submitted and will be reviewed by our staff. Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community.

Close

You are posting a reply to: Post Subject

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Please refer to the CNET Forums policies for details. All submitted content is subject to CBS Interactive Site Terms of Use.

You are currently tracking this discussion. Click here to manage your tracked discussions.

If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.

Sorry, there was a problem submitting your post. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem generating the preview. Please try again.

Duplicate posts are not allowed in the forums. Please edit your post and submit again.

Submit Reply Preview Cancel

Thank you, , your post has been submitted.

> Click here to view your post. > Manage your tracked discussions. > Track this discussion. Close

Thank you, , your post has been submitted and will appear on our site shortly.

Close
  • Recently Viewed Products
  • My Lists
  • My Software Updates
  • Promo
  • Log In | Join CNET