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Converting Camcorder tapes to DVD
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boltonangel
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Hi All,
I have some of the small camcorder tapes in a drawer and would like to convert them to DVD.
I don't have the camcorder anymore and the tapes are about 7 years old. I also don't have a VHS player....just a laptop.
Is there anyway of getting them converted easily?
I have some of the small camcorder tapes in a drawer and would like to convert them to DVD.
I don't have the camcorder anymore and the tapes are about 7 years old. I also don't have a VHS player....just a laptop.
Is there anyway of getting them converted easily?
Lead me not into temptation, I can find the way myself.
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A conversion service? Without any replay device, there is nothing you can do yourself. Using a search engine, look for the tape format you have (there are several) and get it transferred to DVD by using the appropriate search term.0
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You will need something to play the tapes on, either another camcorder or a VHS player. Then you'll need something to capture the video from the player. This is an example...
http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/281095145935?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y&device=t&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=63
But there are all different types.
Then you'll need some editing software to produce the dvd before it can be burnt to disc. Windows Movie Maker is free and does a reasonable job
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/get-movie-maker-download
It's not that difficult to do, just fairly time consuming. However if you google video tape conversion there are companies that will do it for you.0
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