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Question

Is it possible to connect a Sony Beatcam direct to a compute

Sep 18, 2013 3:56PM PDT

I know its an old system but I am thinking of buying a Sony Beatcam,so is it possible to connect direct into a computer or laptop for copying.

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I'm going with yes.
Sep 18, 2013 10:42PM PDT

But be sure they detail how as it may require a card or software you don't have today.
Bob

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Beta Cam
Sep 19, 2013 12:04AM PDT

I'd ask Sony, there is more involved with this than just a hardware hook up, as a prior poster mentioned, software would be the issue.

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Adapter or needed h/w
Sep 19, 2013 6:33AM PDT

Until you have the Sony in hand and look it over -OR- at least know the model# and thus find the specs of that model. More than likely you find possible RGB, S-Video or firewire connection but then you don't know??? So, until known it's all a crapshoot. Once you have it you then need to see the cabling and/or whatever h/w can be had. As explained by Robert, some s/w may have to be included to make the xfer that much easier. Though, some older gear like Dazzle or Snap had the odds and ends required to attach, xfer and then you use the s/w or MS supplied s/w to edit or mix, etc.. When it comes to old stuff, you're pretty much trying to find hard to find items or in some harder to find s/w, though you get lucky.

Checkout dazzle products, maybe???

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Dazzle+Video+Archiving/Dazzle+DVD+Recorder+Plus.htm

tada -----Willy Happy