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Hi,Need to convert my 8, Hi8 video tapes to DVD, can anybody recommend a capture tool thats gives good results. It would need to be compatable with the editing software installed on the laptop (Adobe Prem Elements 3, Windows Movie Maker). Think I would need something like the Pinnacle Dazzle but have no idea if these tools give acceptable results. Would appreciate input from anybody who has used.RegardsNavman
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Rather than mess about with a laptop/PC and eight tapes, I would be inclined to buy a DVD recorder, possibly with hard drive, and link the Hi8 via the connectors.

(Once done, you could always take it back to the shop)

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Rather than mess about with a laptop/PC and eight tapes, I would be inclined to buy a DVD recorder, possibly with hard drive, and link the Hi8 via the connectors.

(Once done, you could always take it back to the shop)
It had gone through my mind however they need to be edited and copies done for other members of the family so I realy need to capture to editing software but thanks for your reply.
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Originally Posted by Navman View Post
It had gone through my mind however they need to be edited and copies done for other members of the family so I realy need to capture to editing software but thanks for your reply.
I agree with Channel Hopper.
The important thing is to convert the Hi8 tapes into a digital format and once you have that you can do anything you like after wards.
With my Pioneer DVD recorder (withh HDD), I can record from a tape and then edit with the internal software (make chapters, delete unwanted parts, etc) and make as many copies as I want to without even touching a PC.

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It had gone through my mind however they need to be edited and copies done for other members of the family so I realy need to capture to editing software but thanks for your reply.
Thats where the hard drive part comes in. Convert everything onto the drive first, and then you can edit away before putting onto the final discs.

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