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Converting 8 mm film to CD

Dec 31, 2010 8:44PM PST

I would like to know how I can convert my 8 mm JVC Camcorder GR-AXM225 camera film to DVD. I understand that you can pay to have this done but I would rather do it myself if possible. Is there some sort of cable or device I need to purchase?

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8mm or VHS-C ?
Jan 1, 2011 8:52AM PST

I may be looking at the wrong camera, but when I searched for you camera it came up as a VHS-C not 8mm. If I'm correct, then you camera only has analog RCA output connections, and you will need a video card that accepts video input into your computer and edit software, or you need to buy a DVD recorder that will connect directly to your camcorder. The DVD recorder option is the easiest, but you can't easily edit the video to make a custom version. If all you have is a tape or two, having an outside company may be the cheapest and easiest, but from personal experience, the DVDs my cousin had made at a local camera store didn't play on some DVD players. If you have dozens of tapes to convert, and if you are interested in editing the footage as well as adding your own titles and music, then you need to install a video card on your PC. If you have a Mac, you need an external Analog-to-Digital converter box like the ones made by Canopus which will convert the analog camera signal to digital and you will import it via a Firewire cable.

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Converting 8mm to DVD or USB format
Jan 1, 2011 11:55AM PST

It is definitely an 8mm film. I have about 15 tapes that I want to convert. I have a PC and do you happen to know what type of video card I would need to purchase?

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Let me rip this off.
Jan 2, 2011 1:35AM PST

"Unregistered guest

Posted on Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 08:34 am:
I have a GR-AXM225 analog camcorder (VHS-C). I too have wondered about the JLIP jack on my unit. Here's what I've found:

http://www.jvc.com/support/support.jsp?pageID=1%26item%3D23#613
http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL006405&pathId=28
http://www.jvcservice.com/store/ProductDetail.asp?Part=GV-CB3U

JVC sells a "video capture box", model GV-CB3, which their support FAQ (first link) says comes with the coveted JLIP cable. The product page (second link) gives a MSRP of $300, but JVC's actual online accessories store (third link) lists it at $169.95. I'm not going to be rushing out to get one anytime soon, however, as this analog-to-digital converter can only capture a single video frame for the creation of a .bmp or .jpeg image. Not worth the price if you ask me.

Mystery solved. "
From a 2005 web post.

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You'll have to tell a little more
Jan 2, 2011 1:37AM PST

If you are willing to pay up for the JLIP to firewire or will simple analog capture be fine.

For analog I STRONGLY recommend the old VCR to DVD RECORDER setup. Then off to the PC if you want to edit.
Bob

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8mm to DVD
Jan 8, 2011 8:42AM PST

I have been working on this project myself! I purchased the PINNACLE INSTANT DVD RECORDER from Staples. I was about $50. It is very easy to use. Good Luck