Q: How can I transfer old tapes to new computer?
I have old tapes in every format you can imagine (VHS, mini DV, 8mm, hi8, and the list goes on to include Beta, Beta SP, DVC pro etc) and I want to transfer it all onto a pretty new MAC laptop (no firewire port and no DVD drive btw) but I was wondering if I can use a mini DV camcorder as my go-between for the VHS and hi8 and mini DV tapes with perhaps a firewire/thunderbolt adapter? I have also considered the Pinnacle and other systems and the cables with the little box on them, but I don't know the best way to go...so before I spend money I thought I'd check with the experts!! I have a mini DV camcorder and an 8mm camcorder and a VHS player and I am willing to purchase an old Beta deck too. I use Final Cut Pro to edit. Does that sound like it will work? Thank you for your time!
MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 8.3, null
Posted on May 7, 2015 9:24 AM