VidEo??? helP?

Question

i have many 8mm casettes, but my video camera is broken and i can't watch any of the things recorded! is there any cassette adaptor for VCR?? i mean like a big cassette that i could put my 8mm cassettes in, and watch through VCR?please help! and if there is, what is it called?

Answer 1

What to do if you no longer have an 8mm or Hi8 camcorder

If you no longer have an 8mm/HI8 camcorder to play your tapes or make copies onto VHS or DVD, you have the following options:

1. Borrow a Hi8/8mm camcorder from a friend or relative for temporary use (Free - if you have access to one).

2. Take your tapes to a video duplicator in your area and have them transferred to DVD professionally (can be expensive - depending on how may tapes are involved).

3. Buy an inexpensive HI8 (or a Digital8 camcorder that has abiltiy to also playback analog Hi8 and 8mm) camcorder or miniDV camcorder to play your tapes back. This is the best long-term and least expensive option if you have a lot of tapes -- and if you can't borrow a camcorder.

4. Buy a Digital8/Hi8 portable VCR from Sony (very expensive).

Consider Options 1 or 2 as they would be the most practical and cost effective. Also, at this point, transfer them to DVD and not VHS. You could do both if needed. If you have them transferred to DVD by a service - have them do one -- and then test it to make sure it plays on your DVD player - then have the remaking ones done in the same fashion.

So, there you have it, the answer to the mystery of one of the most sought after, but non-existent, consumer electronics products. There is no 8mm/Hi8/miniDV VHS adapter, nor has there ever been one. Now, relax, go out, and preserve those precious memories...

Answer 2

You can use the Sony Digital 8mm Video Walkman http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006J...