How to convert 8mm through Mini DV ???

[cwalden2113]

I am usually pretty good with computer things but I have run in to a problem I can't seem to solve. I am trying to get movies off of an RCA 8 mm camcorder for my grandparents. I have a JVC GR-D30 and I can't seem to figure out how to make it work as a pass through device. I have all the necessary cards and cables so I do not think that is the problem. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[aedipuss]

your camera can't do analog to digital passthrough. no analog in only out.

[cwalden2113]

You're sure of this?? And if so what is a good camera to get that will do this?

[gerryc]

I have the JVC GR-D90 and I can do that. After looking at the manual, which also covers the D30 model, it appears that your camcorder will not do that.

[turk690]

Analogue-to-digital pass through used to be common with DV camcorders but is appearing less & less on newer models, so much so that I've simply stopped looking for it & just got a ADSTech A/V link device that will do the job. If you really want a camcorder, the Canon Elura 100/MVX460i is a good model to consider.