Is it possible to connect an 8mm camcorder to a modern DV camcorder to
transfer 8mm film to DV?

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:45:20 +0100, "HA"
wrote:

Is it possible to connect an 8mm camcorder to a modern DV camcorder to
transfer 8mm film to DV?


In theory yes. In practice it will depend on the model number of
each of the camcorders.

On the DV cam you are looking for the 'analogue in' capability. Not
all DV cams have this.

If you *don't* have this capability then it is still possible, but
requires extra kit.

In all the above I assume you are talking about 8mm *tape*
camcorder, what gives me pause is your use of 'film' near the end of
the question!

Regards,
Harry.

On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:13:59 +0100, "HA"
wrote:

Yes, I want to upgrade my 8mm camcorder to a new DV and would like to
transfer what is on an 8mm tape to DV.

I'm looking at the Sony TRV33 or a Canon MV6iMC. The 8mm camcorder I
currently have is a Sony FX800



Er - can you check the model number of your current camcorder?
FX800 appears to be the model number of a laptop!

Regards,
Harry.

In message , HA
writes
Is it possible to connect an 8mm camcorder to a modern DV camcorder to
transfer 8mm film to DV?

Can you clarify? Do you mean transfer 8mm *film* or do you mean 8mm
*tape*.
--
Tony Morgan
http://www.camcord.info

In message , HA
writes
Yes, I want to upgrade my 8mm camcorder to a new DV and would like to
transfer what is on an 8mm tape to DV.

I'm looking at the Sony TRV33 or a Canon MV6iMC. The 8mm camcorder I
currently have is a Sony FX800

I can personally confirm that you can do this with the TRV33. You need
to use the S-video and audio *or* video and audio to cross-connect, and
you must set up your menu system on the TRV33 to accept analogue-in. I
*think* that the menu selection is A/V--DV OUT with the power switch at
VCR.

If both camcorders are Sonys and both have a LANC socket, you can also
use that so that when you switch your miniDV camcorder to REC the other
one automatically switches to PLAY. This isn't absolutely necessary, but
it's a neat and convenient Sony trick :-)
--
Tony Morgan
http://www.camcord.info

I simply want to connect my existing 8mm camcorder to a new DV camcorder to
transfer what is on 8mm tape to DV. Is this possible? If so, is it just a
lead I need?

Many thanks.

HA



"Tony Morgan" wrote in message
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In message , HA
writes
Is it possible to connect an 8mm camcorder to a modern DV camcorder to
transfer 8mm film to DV?

Can you clarify? Do you mean transfer 8mm *film* or do you mean 8mm
*tape*.
--
Tony Morgan
http://www.camcord.info

In message , HA
writes
I particularly like the Canon 6iMC though. Can the Canon and Sony FX
500 be connected in this way?

Someone else will have to confirm this, since I have no experience of
that cam - and I won't confirm something that I don't know to be true
:-)
--
Tony Morgan
http://www.camcord.info

Ok. I understand.

Thanks for the help anyway.


"Tony Morgan" wrote in message
...
In message , HA
writes
I particularly like the Canon 6iMC though. Can the Canon and Sony FX
500 be connected in this way?

Someone else will have to confirm this, since I have no experience of
that cam - and I won't confirm something that I don't know to be true
:-)
--
Tony Morgan
http://www.camcord.info

"HA" wrote in message
...
I simply want to connect my existing 8mm camcorder to a new DV camcorder
to
transfer what is on 8mm tape to DV. Is this possible? If so, is it just a
lead I need?


Yes. More than likely 'phono' type leads.