[DM-MUG] Hi-8 video tape to computer

[Matt W]

Other recommended converter options:
Dazzle.com (owned by Pinncle Systems)
Canopus <http://www.canopus.com/products/videoconversion.php>
Miglia <http://www.miglia.com/products/video/tvminihd/index.html>
EyeTV <http://www.elgato.com/>

I personally use an EyeTV 200 which has an SDTV (analog) tuner built- 
in as well. It offers some chroma and luminance control prior to the  
capture and the software is pretty good (recently upgraded). I've  
heard good things about the Canopus and the Miglia from pros.

A converter also enables digitization of other analog sources, e.g.  
VCR, broadcast TV, other analog cameras.

Avoid USB converters unless you have a fast Mac with USB 2. FireWire  
is the best choice.

Matthew

On Jan 23, 2006, at 8:45 AM, Ray Bowler wrote:

> My son-in-law has a video camera which uses  Hi-8 video tape. Its  
> only output is to the VCR. Is there anyway to connect to the camera  
> to his BW Mac running OS 10.2 and download or on the other hand an  
> adapter so that the tape could be downloaded? He doesn't want to  
> buy a different camera.
> -- 
> Ray
>
> Des Moines, IA Mac Users Group

Matthew
Maccelerate at earthlink.net