How to extract camcorder dvd tape to an actual dvd without the actual camcorder? Possible to do myself?

Question

I have the actual DVD tapes from a camcorder. However, the camcorder was stolen a few months ago. Is it still possible to convert the tapes to a DVD using my computer, but without a camcorder? Any tricks? Neither do I have the money to afford a new camcorder nor a professional service to do it for me. Am I screwed? Please help! Thanks so much!

Answer 1

DVD tapes?  Do you mean MiniDV tapes?  If so you'll need a MiniDV camcorder to capture your footage.  It doesn't have to be the same make or model though - any MiniDV camcorder will do.  Are you sure you don't know someone who's got one - YouTube's made video very popular and the advent of mini-DVD and hard drive based camcorders has dropped the price.  They're everywhere!

Answer 2

there's definitely no tricks... you either need to go on craigslist and get a cheap mini-dv camcorder or find someone you can borrow one from