Need help with analog to digital. Much appreciated.

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  1. makeadvd

    makeadvd Member

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    I have an RCA Pro8 to play my analog tapes and I understand that I can transfer to digital by connecting to digital camera which I also have a Canon miniDV it also has a SD card slot. Should I record to a tape or the SD card? I would liket to transfer then to my computer. I have laptop toshiba satellite A200/A205. Please help with the connection and process to accomplish my goals. Much appreciated.Thank you. Want to make a dvd.
     
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  2. GrandpaBW

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    You need a program, on your computer, that can capture the video. Windows Movie Maker is one that does, but it is junk.

    You can download a free program called WinDV, which will capture, using your Canon as a pass through for your RCA. You shouldn't have to record it to the tape or SD card, first.
     
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  3. Rich48

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    Your MiniDV camcorder has to have analog inputs. If it does you can digitize your analog video with it. What model camcorder is it?


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    You are correct, Rich. If makeadvd lives in a European country, his/her camcorder doesn't have that capability.
     
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