Can old tapes be read?

16 Dec 2005 6:55 PM

NadCixelsyd

Back in 1994, I purchased a Sony video recorder. I don't remember the
model, but it used 8-mm cartridges. I'm pretty sure it was analog, but
I don't remember if it was HI-8 or not.

Most recorders today are digital. If I purchase one, are they able to
read my analog tapes or must I have them converted to digital?

16 Dec 2005 7:26 PM

davesvideo@aol.com

NadCixelsyd wrote:

> Most recorders today are digital. If I purchase one, are they able to
> read my analog tapes or must I have them converted to digital?

Some Sony Digital8 models can read 8mm and hi-8, some can not. Find out
about a model before you buy.

Dave

19 Dec 2005 9:37 PM

marks542004

If you still have your old analogue camera you could connect it to a
new digital camera and use a pass-thru feature to process the tapes
through to a computer for editing and authoring to DVD.

There are I believe some cameras that will read the old analogue tapes
but check the features you need before buying.