My 8MM Camcorder broke, how do I view the 8MM tapes?

Question

I've got 25 8MM tapes and can't watch them. I know that the 8MM format is dead. What is the best way to update their format? It would be great to see what's on them!

Answer 1

Google video transfer, there are companys that do this. Also check with your cable company, mine does video transfer for about 25.00 a pop. Can you borrow a 8mm camcorder? If you can you need an analog converter, either internal card or external such as the dazzle. It's very easy to use and come with good software. You would hook your analog  camera  to the analog converter, the dazzle and then hook the dazzle to your PC. The dazzle cost around 70.00 , but worth the money if you have a lot of  tapes to convert.

**Please Note There is no 8mm or Hi 8 to VHS Adapter that currently exsists. This type of VHS Adapter only exsists with VHS-C tape**