I wish, is you know how, I could transfer a stack of minidv tapes to my computer? I lost my cam, have travel & "personal" footage.
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Sony made a DV mini tape player/recorder. Model #Sony DSR-25 DVCAM MiniDV Compact Desktop Player/Recorder-Firewire-NTSC/PAL. It has analog video and sound AND DV (Digital video and sound) outputs; that you can connect to VCR's or similar devices.They are often on eBay; but they usually go for under $200.00. There are also Sony DV camcorders; but they usually sell for more than the player/recorders above.If you do not wish to record any more, then I would strongly suggest you check out the Sony DSR-25. patdee
1998189
it is important whether your footage is HD or not. A HD cam can transfer a not HD footage to your computer, but an not HD cam cannot transfer a HD footage. You will also need a cable IEEE 1394 with adapter to computer on the other side, and of course, a video editing program. If you have Mac, it comes with a free one that is easy to operate for nonprofessionals, I'm not sure about PC.
1998190
You'll need a camera that can play / record from / to miniDV tapes. Then you just have to interface that camera from its cable source (usb or firewire) to the computers input; with some sort of capture software. It isn't so easy as newer cameras that have hdd / flash drives, since the tapes don't store 'files' so to speak. Sorry you lost the camera.
1998191
There are a few minidv camcorders still available and they are cheap :http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DCRTRV140-Digital8-Camcorder-Streaming/dp/B0000634T4/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid;=1367267912&sr;=8-22&keywords;=mini+digital+video+cassette+player#productDescription
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I am sorry to say I haven't yet uploaded anything with this camera to my computer. But.....I did have another one just like it (that I lost) and it was easy to do. Just plugged it in and the camera and computer sorta walked you through the entire process.
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Donna, did you ever find a solution to this? I want to transfer VHS tapes from my VCR/DVD combo machine as well!
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Your videos will go on the mini dv tape only. Memory card is for pictures only.
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I'm sorry, I gave this to a co-worker that had had tapes from years ago of is young daughter. I would look on Amazon for more as I buy EVERYTHING on Amazon.
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Thanks for all the answers. Actually, I googled this and found out I could just drop and drag files using the Computer screen and that it working great to transfer the photos.Thanks again.
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For me, the easiest way to do it is by inserting the memory card directly to my computer. You should also be able to connect it via USB port, just be sure to check the cam´s USB connection settings and drivers.
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How do you copy the video to the computer? I am having problem to copy the picutres and vidio to my computer.Thanks
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Yes, but You need a computer to store the videos captured by the camera into your computer's hard drive.
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Hi, I think what you will need is a DVD-R for your cam! The cd-r won't hold the visuals on it, strictly audio:)
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I was wondering the same thing. we have never transferred them to vhs and no longer have a vcr. any suggestions for the easiest way to transfer would help.
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You could record it if you had a screen capture program. You would almost have to have a PC dedicated just for that and some really huge hard drives. When I used to record on my old camera (wired) It would go through a terrabyte drive pretty quickly. So even if you did do that, much time would need to be dedicated to reviewing the footage at fast speeds. It can take hours every day to do that. I personally think its worth the cost to be able to see the markers on the cloud recording and to be able to check it on my phone.
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You would need a capture card that has the proper video inputs on it for a desktop system or one of those USB connection devices they make for laptops.Honestly, though, if that's really your goal, get an IP camera that lets you log into it with your computer, tablet or smart phone through your internet connection. Otherwise, just hook it up to an old VCR or get one of those security DVRs, which would let you add additional cameras to it.
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I know this response is almost a year old but if anyone sees this can you tell me how I go about copying a personal VHS tape to a DVD. Thanks, billh347@gmail.com
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Try Dvinfo.net or Camcorderuser.net. There is a guy very experienced with Pinnacle that frequents both of those sites. Remember these sites or viewed by thousands of people but in most cases only a handful of people are regulars at helping people. Also, take the time to read their extensive thread archive as most answers are already there.i
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Hi, You transfer the footage over to your computer using a firewire cable. If you have any other questions please let us know.
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How do you transfer the videos to your computer? when i transfer the pics/videos to my computer using the usb cord that was in the box and even tried it with just the SD card ONLY the videos transferred. PLS HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am going to a concert in 2 weeks and plan on taking some video of it and would like the video to be on my computer if possible.. if not, then i will return this camera and buy a new one.. so any help would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks!