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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 15:39

I was wondering if anyone had an old fashioned video camera which uses mini DV tapes that I could borrow? I have an attachment device which can translate the tape to digital footage, but the attachment needs to plug into a camera and works whilst the tape plays. My own camera is well and truly dead!

I don't need the camera to actually record, just to play the tapes. I'd be happy to travel anywhere to pick it up and would be really appreciate the loan.

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Latest post on 04 November 2014 - 08:40

Hi Ladies, Sorry to open up an old thread but Im looking for those old video camcorders that play the video 8 cassettes. My hubby got some old videos that needs to playback and we've been looking everywhere to get one. Does any one have one to borrow? Thanks a bunch. :)

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 08:47

Oh Sue 62, I just tried to email you a question but it didn't go through and you've already removed your email - do you mind emailing me at Thanks to both you and your DH! I'm so thrilled to be making progress! You got mail !! lol - you can remove your address now.. <em>edited by Sue62 on 09/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 00:21

I've plugged in via firewire/USB and I can't specify what to import as it doesn't appear as an option Zannie's DH here ;) I work in TV and I do a lot of video editing on my MacBook Pro using a mini-DV camcorder as a source, but I use Final Cut Studio rather than iMovie. Firstly, make sure you've definitely got the camcorder plugged into the computer via a Firewire cable, not USB; you will need a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable. Which version of iMovie are you using? It should automatically recognise the camera when you turn it on, but if it doesn't, there are various possible reasons for this. The camcorder usually won't show up in the Finder, you will only be able to access it through your video capture/editing application.

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 23:00

Hi Quickchange, Unfortunately the Mac doesn't seem to "see" the camera. I've plugged in via firewire/USB and I can't specify what to import as it doesn't appear as an option. It's not there in IMovie nor in Finder - any suggestions? It'd be MUCH quicker to do it direct and hopefully would be in a more manageable format.

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 22:26

holly can't you import on the mac with imovie. Just plug in camera and see if imovie recognises it. I can do this with my camera. then its easy.

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 22:19

Oh Sue 62, I just tried to email you a question but it didn't go through and you've already removed your email - do you mind emailing me at [email protected]? Thanks to both you and your DH! I'm so thrilled to be making progress!

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 22:01

Ladies, I'm having some success! KellsBells has kindly lent me her camera and I've been merrily copying our tapes to a digital format. My only problems is that the program I'm using only works with a PC and I'm Mac based now ..... So I'm transferring the movies to an external hard drive, then importing them to my Mac via IMovie. The only problem is, that the whole movie transfers across as one clip, up to 90 mins long! Not so great for editing and it's taking forever .... I'm going to try to get to an Apple store tomorrow to see if they can recommend a Mac friendly program to avoid this, but meanwhile, I am definately capturing and saving tapes to digital! I'll be happy to do tapes for others when I'm done with our collection, but Kellsbells is first!

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 20:33

Hi Holly & Kellsbells, We have the exact same problem! We have a Panasonic Mini DV recorder which has given up the ghost - even the repair centre said that I should buy a new one, which my hubby happily did, but the new one is a digital HD so I am left with about 20 or so mini DV cassettes that I can't transfer onto my Mac. Holly can you keep me posted on whether you were able to do it? If so, can I be really cheeky and ask if I can also borrow your old JVC kellsbells?!? Thank you!

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 10:38

sorry - not been here - real life n all that lol !! if you're still stuck you can drop me an email. Confess that my husband wrote all that stuff cos i asked him to explain to me what you were wanting to do !! We're the same - lots of tapes sitting around but we just plug cam into the telly if we want to watch them... <em>edited by Sue62 on 08/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 09:20

Thanks Kells Bells - I've texted you back!

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 08:14

Just about to text you now Holly, so you can delete your no. I've lost my voice (DH not complaining) so thought It would be better to text. lol

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 08:07

Thanks Zannie (and Zannie's DH!). Kellsbells, given Zannies advice below - perhaps I could try your machine? Can you call on ******** and I'll arrange a suitable time to pick it up? I'd be happy to get you started on your when I've got it sorted! <em>edited by holly on 07/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 07:17

I have an old JVC that uses miniDV. You're welcome to use it. And when you're done, I'll need to pick your brains as we have SO many mini DV's and I would love to transfer them just havent a clue where to start!

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 03:44

You've probably got this sorted now, but DH wanted to point out that Holly's tapes are all mini-DV, which means they will NOT work in a Digital8 camcorder (and vice-versa).

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 00:08

Ladies, thank you so much for all your offers! SJC, unfortunately DH said he threw out the charger when he threw out the no longer working video recorder! WOW< that's a first - he usually keeps everything! I'd be happy though to do your transfers when I get it organised - will keep you posted. Sue62, I have literally dozens of tapes and basically no idea what I'm doing really. I have a Mac and was hoping to import them via IMovie. Unfortunately as I don't have a working camera any more I can't see if there is the facility to just plug it into my computer ( which does have a firewire connection). Thanks so much for letting me know I might be doing more steps than necessary. As soon as I get hold of a camera, I'll give you a yell - or do you have one I could borrow? Quickchange - If Sue 62 has a camera, I'll try hers first as she sounds like she knows all about what I"m trying to do! Thanks for the offer, SJC doesn't have a charger, so I may still need to get back to you! Lulla thanks you, will try the ladies above first.

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 18:17

i have an old sony camera that takes the hi8 tapes. it is a DCR-TRV310E if that helps. Also a digital8 camera. So i guess it the same as yours SJC but if you want to borrow it no problem. I am in Jumerish 3.

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 17:53

http://www.sony.co.uk/product/sdh-minidv/dcr-pc105e

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 17:46

I was wondering if anyone had an old fashioned video camera which uses mini DV tapes that I could borrow? I have an attachment device which can translate the tape to digital footage, but the attachment needs to plug into a camera and works whilst the tape plays. My own camera is well and truly dead! I don't need the camera to actually record, just to play the tapes. I'd be happy to travel anywhere to pick it up and would be really appreciate the loan. Holly, mini DV tapes are recorded digitally. You don't need an "attachment" to transfer the video, generally a firewire lead is used for this and you would need a firewire port on the PC. There are all sorts of software that will take the data (video) from the camera including Microsoft's Movie Maker that comes free with newer versions of windows. I'm only saying this as I don't want you to try transferring the video using some clever analog device from the composite output of the camera (the yellow phono plug). This will totally defeat the object of recording your precious footage onto digital media. How many tapes do you need to tranfer? I may be able to help!

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 17:20

I have an older model, Sony, without the digital screen. The tapes say Hi8 on them. They are roughly the size of a packet of cigarettes, only thinner. Let me know if this sounds hopeful.

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 17:03

So you don't waste your time, this is the camera I have. http://www.mediacollege.com/equipment/sony/camera/dcr-trv/dcrtrv530.html

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 16:48

Yip, the tapes fit into the palm of your hand. Tell you what, you can borrow the camera with pleasure if I can get you to transfer my tapes, or you lend me your tape transfer thingamejiggy when you are done. I'll call you in a sec.

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 16:45

Oh, oh, our old one was a Sony but I've pulled out my tapes and I can't see digital8 written on them anywhere. Do the tapes it takes look like an audio tape but about the size of your palm? Mine seem to all say DVC or DVM. If you think they sound like they might be the right ones, perhaps I could meet you and I'll bring a tape with me so I don't take your camera if its not the right one? Thanks a million! <em>edited by holly on 06/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 06 January 2011 - 16:38

I have an old SONY one that takes the small Digital8 tapes. Is that of any use?

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