How to download video from my Sony Handycam Hi8?

Question

I have a Sony Hi8 camcorder (the one with tape). How do I down load the video recordings on my Desktop PC. I use windows XP. I have only a cable to connect this camcorder to TV for playing the video.

Answer 1

This camcorder comes with a CD with a software for this purpose. You also need to have a USB cable. Just take your handycam to any electronic store. They will let you know how to do it. They can also give you the cable and the CD. This is the easiest way.

Answer 2

Hi8 is analog. That cable you use to connect to the TV to playback the Hi8 video from the camcorder is the same cambe you would use to connect to an Analog/Digital bridge.

Pinnacle makes the Dazzle box that connects to your computer using USB. Canopus makes a similar box for firewire connection to your computer.

Answer 3

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