Hi per above, I meant to say I was looking at Sony's H "D" R (HDR) HC series of cameras...
I have a bunch of HD tapes shot with a Sony HVR Z1 and do not have access to the camera. I need to upload the footage to a hard drive and I can rent a deck for $200 a day and would need it for at least 2 days. Instead of a $400 cost, I a looking for an inexpensive option of using an older camera as a deck and want to know what camera would be compatible with the HD Z1 tapes?
I have been looking at Sony's consumer HVR -HC series of cameras (HC 3, 5,7,9) since the shoot HD and capture it on tape. Would an older one of these work for a deck ? Any other options ?
Thanks,

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