99.99% sure this has been asked before.
Camera in question:
Camera Outputs: S Video, A/V, RFU DC
Computer Inputs: HDMI
Need advice on cabling, adaptors, and software. Simpler the better.
Thank you in advance, everyone. Let me know what else you need to know - I’ll even take pictures if need be.
The simplest option is to ship the tapes off to one of the companies that specializes in this. How important is it to you that you do it yourself?
Not very, tbh. Do you have any suggestions re: companies?
Simplest DIY option is get an S-Video to HDMI adapter and record on your computer using OBS (freeware).
A little confused here. Are you saying you already have the camcorder shown in that ad? Or are you considering buying that bundle? That bundle includes a video to USB adapter, if you already have a camcorder you just need that adapter.
I have the camcorder shown in the ad. I do not have any cables that would work - I bought my camcorder in 2001 (and it still works just fine).
First hot an Amazon for AV to USB adapter:
What is the process for saving off the tapes to the computer?
Does it run at real time and can it be recorded at a higher speed?
Or is that camera dependent?
A project I should real get on myself.
I know this is generally frowned on here but I honestly think the best answer is to Google it. Places that do this work are often local and may be your best choice. Sure, you can ship the tapes somewhere but I’d think a local company that does this might be your best choice. YMMV of course.
Do not close the thread, please, since others have the same question…
But I took @Chronos’s advice and paid about $350 to get my 19 tapes digitized. This includes digitization, thumb drives, downloads, and expedited processing so it’s done by Christmas. I’m using Legacybox - Kodak offered the same, but they wouldn’t guarantee Christmas delivery. Local companies wanted $39.99 each, which was WAY too high.
I’m digitizing Sophia’s baby videos for her as a Christmas gift, in case y’all care about the use case, lol.
I recently had 30 Hi8 tapes digitized by Southtree, a company similar to Legacybox. Most of the charges were around $15/tape but Southtree was around $8. That worried me a bit, but the files came out fine.
Once it’s hooked up, with OBS you just run/record in real time. Hit record on OBS, play on your source. Stop when done. Clean up any dead air at each end using your choice of non-linear video editing freeware.