What Machine Lets You Record Digital 8mm to DVD?

Some recordable DVDs can only be written once, while others are rewritable.

Digital 8mm camcorders can still produce high-quality video and audio recordings, and transferring those recordings to DVD creates a long-lasting digital copy and allows you to view them from different sources. This process can be done by utilizing a device that provides this capability.

DVD Player/Recorders

Certain DVD players also are designed to be DVD recorders and feature a composite RCA video/audio input for connecting camcorders and other devices, with some offering a digital video (DV) input as well. These recorders can be stand-alone components or combined with a VCR to record to and/or from VHS as well. Connect the camcorder to the recorder using the selected output and cable, set the recording settings, start playback on the camera and begin recording.

DVDirect Recorders

Other DVD recorders, including Sony's line of DVDirect Recorders, are designed for recording only, and offer a variety of inputs (including RCA and DV) to connect video sources such as a Digital 8mm camcorder. Connecting and recording to this type of recorder is the same as with a DVD player/recorder.

Computers

A computer with video editing software and DVD-ROM drive can also be used to transfer digital 8mm tapes to DVD. Connect the camcorder to the computer's DV/IEEE 1394 (Firewire) input, open the editing software and convert the tape to a digital video file, then use the same software or a different program to burn that digital file to a DVD.

References

• Top Video Pro: Transfer 8mm to DVD
• Sony Style: VRC-MD5 Specs