Transfer VHSc tapes to my computer

square_bear

Hi

How do I transfer my VHSc camcorder tapes to my computer?

I don't have the camcorder only the tapes, tape adaptor and a VHS/DVD player.

I popped into a computer shop today but the person in there was a bit vague so I thought I would try my question in here.

Thank you in advance.

SB

Hammyman

You need to buy a video capture card. There are PCI and USB depending on whether or not you want internal, external or for a laptop.

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/11992777/CnM-Click-And-Convert-USB-Video-Capture-Card/Product.html

square_bear

Thanks.

What do you mean by internal, external?

Some footage I would like to put onto a disc, some maybe onto You tube and some to send to family, friends etc.

That kind of thing.

penrhyn

PCI card fits internal to your PC, a USB capture device is external.

If you have a suitable mini DV camcorder you could use that to perform the digital conversion.

Something like this,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pinnacle-Systems-Dazzle-DVD-Recorder/dp/B001918NLC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305741328&sr=8-1

Or if you have a DVD recorder with an AV input use that.

wm.Xen

Hello,

First I'd like to ask if your VHS/DVD player can record. If so then the matter is simplified and all you have to do is insert a blank DVD and the VHS, and hit record. The contents of the VHS would be transferred to the disc and from there you can rip it on to your computer.

square_bear

My VCR can record but my DVD just plays the discs.

Are these the things I am looking for?

Only £ 5.25


This is £ 19.99


Why the difference in prices compared to Hammyman's suggestion?

penrhyn

Some are more crappy than others.

Darksun

square_bear wrote: »

Why the difference in prices compared to Hammyman's suggestion?

Usually the software that's supplied with it, and the quality of the product itself. Have a look at some reviews before deciding.

square_bear

After reading the replies here I think that the best solution for me would be to buy a DVD recorder.

This would simplify things for me and make the transfers a lot easier.

Thanks for all of the advice.