I wish, is you know how, I could transfer a stack of minidv tapes to my computer? I lost my cam, have travel &amp; "personal" footage.
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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.
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Hi William,to transfer files to the computer, you would need to turn on the camcorder. A USB connected or Mass Storage message will show on the LCD display once camera is recognized. We suggest using PlayMemories Home for faster import and edit of files. Thanks_Mitch
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I haven't used mine much. Still trying to figure it out. Tried it on a trip and got a lot of still pics, but no continuous video. Don't know what I did wrong yet. The pictures looked OK, so I think its just what I did. There's not much of an instruction booklet to help out.
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Could someone tell me what I need to transfer camcorder movies to my pc? I have to use and i.link. What else do I need?Thanks Winnie
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the hard drive shows up under my computer in windows os. may be easier to take the micro sd card out of glasses and use an adapter with your computer. i'm not sure you can use these as a web cam.
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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
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Sorry David but i don't know but maybe you have to make a backup via mini-sd card and later you can try any way.
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That is what I did with this camcorder and a video capture software. BUT!! I bought a refurbished one of these and it ruined one of my tapes. bye bye precious home videos.
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Any "Hi 8" camera with playback that you can borrow from a friend for a couple of days should show any of your tapes. You should also consider getting a "one touch video capture device" from Amamzon ($25), connecting the borrowed camera to your PC and then moving all the tapes to digital data on your PC. You will experience minor quality losses, but will be able to play them on your flatcreen TV and save them to CDs and DVDs for future viewing convenience. Alternatively, if you have a recent DVD recorder hooke up to your TV, you should be able to play the tapes directly into the Recorder and burn DVDs of each tape.
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Sure! Easy! Just connect the camera to your computer using the enclosed USB cable. You'll see a folder for the video files, and another folder for still shots. Simply drag and drop into your preferred editor.
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I think I had a hard time as well. I tried to view the video from the camera and it didn't work, so I fooled around with it to transfer the video onto my computer and it did work. It took a long time. I couldn't tell you how, I just saved under a bunch files and found one that worked. Hope this helps.
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If you can hook up your camcorder directly to the DVD Recorder, you should be able to convert your mini dv tapes. You need RCA output from your source to RCA input onto the DVD recorder.
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Hi Caitlin, Sony CCDTRV57 Analog Camcorder can't be connected to a computer to transfer or copy videos recorded by it. -Vincent
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Plug your camera into your PC.Be sure that you have all of your Videos saved on the pc (anything left on the camera will be lost)Delete the 100videos folder from the flipEmpty the Recycle bin on your computerCreate a folder on your desktop titled "backup"Copy the ENTIRE contents of your flip drive to the "backup" folderGo to "My computer", right click on the flip drive and select FormatCheck the box for quick formatUnplug the Flip and power it on (It should show your full time available)Plug the camera back into your computercopy the files from the "backup" folder back onto the cameraUnplug the camera and power it up. You should have fully restored recording space.This has worked for both of my Flips an F160 and an F140. Plug your camera into your PC.Be sure that you have all of your Videos saved on the pc (anything left on the camera will be lost)Delete the 100videos folder from the flipEmpty the Recycle bin on your computerCreate a folder on your desktop titled "backup"Copy the ENTIRE contents of your flip drive to the "backup" folderGo to "My computer", right click on the flip drive and select FormatCheck the box for quick formatUnplug the Flip and power it on (It should show your full time available)Plug the camera back... » Read More Plug your camera into your PC.Be sure that you have all of your Videos saved on the pc (anything left on the camera will be lost)Delete the 100videos folder from the flipEmpty the Recycle bin on your computerCreate a folder on your desktop titled "backup"Copy the ENTIRE contents of your flip drive to the "backup" folderGo to "My computer", right click on the flip drive and select FormatCheck the box for quick formatUnplug the Flip and power it on (It should show your full time available)Plug the camera back into your computercopy the files from the "backup" folder back onto the cameraUnplug the camera and power it up. You should have fully restored recording space.This has worked for both of my Flips an F160 and an F140. « Show Less
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Hi,Great question. You may want to take a look at the Wiki How article and discussion on this:http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Cassette-Tape-to-Computer
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Hi there, Jennifer. Are you using Windows or Mac? Do you have a program that can convert video files into different movie files into .mov .mp4 .flv .avi etc. Basically, you just have to connect this Video Camera Sunglass via USB cable that was provided to you when you bought it. If you have a program that corresponds to the movie file generated by this product - I don't remember whether it was .mov or .avi file then you will be able to see it. If not, then you will have to transfer the file onto your desktop or wherever you choose to as long as you remember where it is and then open a program that can convert this file that corresponds to your media and then you will be able to see it. Let me know if it helps or if there is something that you do not understand with my answer.
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Sure. Just connect the camera to the computer and the app will import the video.