I currently have several boxes of Hi8 and 8mm video tapes I would like to convert to digital, edit out the boring, repetitive portions, and burn to dvd or blue ray to share with family members. I have been reading and am still confused as to the best method. I have read many suggestions, some older than others and wondered if you would clarify for me the current best choice. I believe I would prefer a lossless method but am confused whether the Hi8 and 8mm should be output through firewire since they are not digital to begin with or through the s video connection or something else.
I currently have a Sony digital handycam model DCR-TRV120 with option to turn on and off internal tcb and with several output options: s video, firewire, etc. The tapes I want to convert were not recorded on this camera, but will play on this camera. The original cameras no longer work.
1. Is this camera appropriate to use for converting to digital?
2. If so, which method of output would be better? s video to ATI 600 card, firewire, or something else?
3. Should Hi8 and 8mm method be different?
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