Video capture question

[FordDude]

OK so the question was asked a while back about putting Home movies onto DVDs. I think what I want to do is a little easier. I have a Sony camcorder that records on to a Hi8 tape. What I did in the past was hook it up to a VHS recorder and make tapes, what...wait...what is a VHS? :shrug
So if I have a computer capable of burning a DVD would something as simple as this work? This converts and sends the signal to the computer over a USB. Or will I need some type of converter box and special hardware on my computer. Another option would be to buy another camcorder with some type of USB output. tia

fd

 

[Jonk67]

Subscribing, I've got the same thing and am tired of hearing the wife b!tching about what I'm going to do with those old tapes! I hope it's this simple.
I also have a DVD/VHS player recorder that's supposed to copy VHS to DVD on one machine I picked up cheap but haven't tested it yet, at least that would clear out my old VHS's that will deteriorate.
Jon

 

[blue65coupe]

Buy a dvd player/recorder and plug the camera with hi8 directly into the burner. It acts just like a vcr and is as simple. Hit play on the camera and record on the burner and you're done. Use dvd-r discs

 

[apollard]

My experience with USB for video capture is not great. I've used two different adapters, and finally went to a firewire adapter. Not sure USB can give you the best picture quality.

 

[buening]

Does your camcorder have a USB or Firewire port on it?

 

[FordDude]

Does your camcorder have a USB or Firewire port on it?

Only RCA and S-video. I need to stop and best buy and look at stuff. Getting a DVD recorder would be easy, but I want the ability to edit.

fd