Hi,
I know that for certain that if you own a dual format video cmaera, that can record HD and Standard definition, then you can transfer your old tapes, howver, im not too sure if you can with a normal camera. You could try it, but I dont reccoment it. That is because each manufacturer of tapes (sony, JVC etc) uses different jubricants for their tapes and it is not healthy tomix these tapes as it can wear to damage your camera heads.
As for getting your footage tranfereed then you can Hire a tape deck from any camera gear, hire store, or you can try with any other video cameras you mayhave.
There will most certainly be a way,
Regards,
Aidan
My mini DV camcorder is kaput and I still have lots of tapes I haven't transferred to my PC. If I buy a new mini-HDV, will I be able to use it to transfer my old mini-DV tapes to PC?

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