Just so you know, capturing Hi8 tapes and putting them onto DVD is going to take time, even once you are able to do it.
To capture ("load") the tapes onto your computer, you will need either a Hi8 camcorder or a Hi8 player, and the latter may not exist. I recommend finding an inexpensive Hi8 camcorder somewhere, maybe even on eBay.
There are different ways to capture Hi8 onto your computer. I use my video editing software, which gives you the most control and is the most efficient once you know the program. I use Ulead VideoStudio 10+.
Look into a product called a "Dazzle". They sell them at Best Buy. It has an RCA jack (yellow, white, and red cables like the ones on your TV) on one side and USB (which goes in your computer) on the other. Just connect the camcorder into one side and the other (USB) to the computer. You may need a cable to split your A/V out jack on the camcorder into RCA- it may not have those ports. The software is able to capture video to your computer, render video (format for a DVD), and burn onto DVD.
Keep in mind that you will need hard drive space and the capability to burn DVDs. Use DVD-Rs. (not DVD+R)
Please let me know if this was helpful.
Hi, newbie here! We have a few dozen Video8 tapes from the Sony Handycam CCD AF that we purchased in 1991. The Handycam doesn't work any more and we would like to "burn" the tapes onto DVD. I have heard that more recent camcorders have both tape and digital capabilities, is that a good option? We don't really need a camcorder any more so are there any cheap ones or is there a better way? HELP!

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