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How do I convert video from an old camcorder to my computer?

06 Mar

I have an old Sony Vision Hi8 DCR-TRV58 NTSC model camcorder. I know it’s old, from 2002 I think. I would like to transfer video I have on the camcorder cassets onto my computer to edit.

I understand I have to digitalize the video first since it is analog. Can someone give me instructions on how to do it and which cables I need?
I have the s-video cable for right now, but I guess I might need more than that…

Thanks!

 
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  1. **jTV**

    March 6, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Hey ~
    first off, you’ll need audio cables, as well, probably RCA’s (the red and white ones, like the ones your DVD player or Playstation uses to send media to the TV), because S-Video doesn’t carry audio.

    A lot of cameras will take a feed straight from yours, especially if they have a dubbing feature. If not, you need to find an external deck (NOT a VCR!) and run the cables into the deck. I would suggest MiniDV as the tape deck to record with – then use this to import into the computer.

    Check your local cable access station, or look for an editor on craigslist who can dub it for cheap. Or you can search for a local dubbing or transfer business, although there are less and less of these.

    Good luck!

     

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    March 6, 2010 at 8:47 am

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  3. Mind

    March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am

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    March 6, 2010 at 10:14 am

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