> You probably should be looking for a Hi8 or a Digital 8 TAPE > PLAYER - not a camcorder. Camcorder mechanics are not recommended > for mass copying or conversion. This is especally true if these tapes > are old and dirty. It is much easier to clean a gummed up player than > a gummed up camcorder.
Hi-8 decks may be expensive since they were built for professionals. Unless you're transferring hundreds and hundreds of tapes....a camera usually will work fine. All depends on how much $$$ you want to spend. This would be perfect: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-GV-D800-Digital-8-Recorder-Deck-Hi8-Hi-GVD800_W0QQitemZ370240547808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item56340e6be0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Its also almost $700. Jay -- http://ryanishungry.com http://jaydedman.com http://twitter.com/jaydedman 917 371 6790
