Transferring video to iMac

you need something like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Capture-Converter-USB-Convert-Camcorder-Compatible/dp/B0CBCF3XVC/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=2DJBI0AJDNQPL&keywords=video%2Bcapture%2Bdevice%2Bfor%2Bmac&qid=1702921521&sprefix=video%2Bcapture%2Bdevice%2Bfor%2Bmac%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

I cannot share the one I use as it is not compatible with Big Sur and above. but the above looks like the one you want.

andyfromrayleigh wrote:

Hi, I have an old Hitachi x500 camcorder, says on the side "Digital signal processor", it uses 8mm video tapes. I have 20+ tapes I'd like to transfer to my 2023 iMac and I realise I need to buy something to connect the camcorder to the iMac but I'm unsure exactly what. The camcorder has two output sockets, Audio - white socket and Video - yellow socket. I've seen various leads/devices which seem to indicate they may be suitable but I'm not exactly sure what I should be asking/searching for. Any advice/help please?

If there's only the one RCA audio socket, that indicates that you have monophonic output. If you were hooking the camcorder to something like the El Gato device that OldGoat67 mentioned, you'd want a RCA audio splitter cable, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Poyiccot-Y-Cable-Subwoofer-Bi-Directional-Adapter/dp/B082NM7VQG/

You used to be able to find those at Radio Shack (when there were Radio Shacks) – and you may still be able to find them at places like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.