8mm camcorder is there a company that can turn it into still photos?

Q. I Have a JVC that can convert my 8mm camcorder that into DVD.There are minute long pieces that I would like to get still photos from is there a company that can do this for me.If know link please help.

A. Walgreen's used to have such a service. Check with them. There are also stores that do nothing but conversions from video to still, 8 mm to video and other conversions. There is one just two miles from my home

Many of the programs that burn DVD's from compiled video can also do what is called "screen capture" and then using that generated JPEG file, print your own.

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How do I watch 8mm camcorder tapes without the camcorder?

Q. I found about 5 full length tapes that were from my high school years - And I'm dying to watch them(been extra nostalgic lately) - Is there any way to play them without an 8mm camcorder?

A. there are four ways

1 Buy an old camcorder to watch them.
2 Borrow an old camcorder
3 But a player but its going to cost a lot more than an old camcorder.
4 Send the tapes off to a company to get them put onto DVD for you its not expensive about $8-10 ish per tape, (maybe about the same in Pounds UK) then you can watch them as often as you get nostalgic

Good luck

Happy memories

RR

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What is the best 8mm camcorder that I should buy?

Q. I am looking for an 8mm camcorder as I have a really hard time finding them. I have looked in many shops for an 8mm camcorder, but it seems like no one has an 8mm camcorder.

I believe the net is the best place for me to be looking for an 8mm camcorder and I know that a lot of people in here are experts in finding this kind of stuff.

So where can I find an 8mm camcorder that is just awesome and which one would you recommend?

Thanks

A. I would go for the Sony CCD-TR818 (check link below). My friend who is a camcorder lover always talks about this one, and I believe he also has it.

From the reviews I have read about it, it is supposed to be great. Great quality, very easy to use and simply everything you need in an 8mm camcorder. Good Luck!!

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How do I transfer video and sound from an analog 8mm camcorder?

Q. I have a Sony 8mm camcorder with RCA jacks only.
I have a firewire connection on my sound card and several USB ports of course. Is there some economical device that would allow me to transfer video and sound from the camcorder to my PC?

A. Dazzle Pinnacle is all you need.

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What is the best 8mm camcorder that I should buy?

Q. I am looking for an 8mm camcorder as I have a really hard time finding them. I have looked in many shops for an 8mm camcorder, but it seems like no one has an 8mm camcorder.

I believe the net is the best place for me to be looking for an 8mm camcorder and I know that a lot of people in here are experts in finding this kind of stuff.

So where can I find an 8mm camcorder that is just awesome and which one would you recommend?

Thanks

A. I would go for the Sony CCD-TR818 (check link below). My friend who is a camcorder lover always talks about this one, and I believe he also has it.

From the reviews I have read about it, it is supposed to be great. Great quality, very easy to use and simply everything you need in an 8mm camcorder. Good Luck!!

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How do I transfer video and sound from an analog 8mm camcorder?

Q. I have a Sony 8mm camcorder with RCA jacks only.
I have a firewire connection on my sound card and several USB ports of course. Is there some economical device that would allow me to transfer video and sound from the camcorder to my PC?

A. Dazzle Pinnacle is all you need.

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Is there a converter for 8mm camcorder tapes to put them onto DVD or straight to a computer without a camera?

Q. I want to take home movies from 8mm video tapes, not reels, and put them onto the computer or make them into a DVD. I don't have a 8mm camcorder and my dad's broke. I know that I could go somewhere to get it done, but it's really expensive and I don't really trust anyone with my memories. Does anyone know if they make a converter or would I have to buy an old 8mm camera? Thanks!

A. Most likely you will have to buy a camera and all the cables...

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How can I convert my old video hi 8 8mm camcorder tapes to edit in iMovie on my imac?

Q. Hi guys
I have loads of Hi 8, 8mm Camcorder video tapes of the family from years back and I want to bring them upto date by converting them using iMovie on my iMac.
Can anyone give me some advice on the best way to do this please.

A. Hi Kenny, and welcome to Yahoo!Answers:

As the years go by (past the "age of 8mm video"), this is a very common Question here on Y!A.

I just answered this recently, and to save some time & typing, I'll put the link to that discussion here and in my Sources below: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AridevYvsrs0ePQ6drOg3i_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20121210010543AAB0EAx

One aspect I didn't cover in that discussion is that you'll get the best quality using a FireWire-based video capture device (as opposed to the cheaper USB models). If your iMac model has FireWire, spend $120-$200 (or more) on a good Dazzle DV-Bridge or Canopus ADVC-110 FireWire model, and you'll appreciate the quality difference.

Hopefully you still have the original Hi8 camcorder as well as the tapes, which makes things easier and less-expensive.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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Need Filter Program or Software for 8mm Camcorder Video Footage?

Q. I have a Sony 8mm camcorder. I recorded some outdoor footage. I uploaded it to my computer however, the scenes are a little grainy and a bit pixilated. What "free" software or program can I use to sharpen and add some clarity to the footage. (10) points to the person that gives me good info that works. Thank You!

A. There's not a lot you can do about it.
Make sure your watching it at the captured resolution as making it a larger dimension will make it look worse.

The pixelation should only occur after encoding the original footage, try increasing the encoders bitrate to improve quality.

You could see if you need some deinterlacing to improve it - http://www.100fps.com/ explains a bit

Getting more "Detail" from an image is something they only do in movies.

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How do you transfer things recorded on an 8mm to a DVD?

Q. I was going through some boxes and found some old 8mm tapes of some of my stuff from high school and old birthday parties. I thought it would be nice to transfer them to DVD.

I put the tapes in the 8mm camcorder and plugged the camcorder into my DVD-R to record the tapes.

Then I found that the camcorder no longer works.

Well, I thought there was an adapter where you could put the 8mm tape into a tape that resembled a VHS tape. However, after some research I found that no such adapter exists for an 8mm tape.

I have asked if anyone else has an 8mm tape, and so far no one does. I found that places like Wal-Mart can transfer them for me, but the lowest price I've found is $25 per tape, and I have about 20 tapes, so I don't want to spend that much.

I thought worse case scenario I could go to a place like Rent-A Center and see if they had an 8mm camcorder I could borrow.

Anyway, any suggestions?

A. If the Rent-A-Center idea doesn't pan out, you might get a refurbished 8mm camcorder for about $100-$150. For example:
http://www.ubid.com/Sony_CCD-TRV138_Hi8_Handycam_Camcorder_2.5_inch_LCD/a10980109.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0007M3PJ4/sr=8-1/qid=1177434817/ref=olp_tab_used/104-4597660-7495121?ie=UTF8&coliid=&qid=1177434817&sr=8-1&seller=&colid=&condition=used
http://photography.search.ebay.com/8mm_8mm_W0QQcatrefZC11QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfromZR10QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsacatZ15074

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