how can I transfer my analog tapes to digital?

Nicky D. · #1 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 11:15 PM

I have mounds of footage sitting around on Hi8 analog tapes that I want to get onto my computer.
I am currently in the market for a mini dv camcorder, and it would be nice if I bought one that serves as a transfering device. Has anyone done this before? What inputs would the mini dv camcorder need to be able to do this?
I have also heard that Digital8 camcorders can read analog footage because they use the same tape format. Is this true?

Thanks.
Nick D.

MOSH · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-2007, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Nicky D.

I am currently in the market for a mini dv camcorder, and it would be nice if I bought one that serves as a transfering device. Has anyone done this before?

Yes

Originally Posted by Nicky D.

What inputs would the mini dv camcorder need to be able to do this?

An analogue input, and a firewire/DV output

Originally Posted by Nicky D.

I have also heard that Digital8 camcorders can read analog footage because they use the same tape format. Is this true?

Yes, but you would need to check the specs of the specific camera model just to make sure. not all of them can read an analogue signal.