Hi8: achieving perfect captures

[dogbait]

I've read a few threads, and the consensus seems to be that if you want a quick capture from Hi8 use a Sony DCR-TRV330 Camcorder.

If you want better quality though I understand I should use a dedicated Sony Hi8 deck like the Sony EV-S7000.

Problem is I'm in the UK and the machines available here like the Sony EV-C2000E don't say much about support for NTSC.

Does anyone have any info on whether the C2000E supports NTSC?

[sphinx99]

My experience (which was rather extensive) was that the higher end Digi8 camcorders like the TRV820 did a convincingly better job of capturing than the EV-S7000.

[zoobie]

I noticed a change of motherboard and card also did a better job of capping than an old setup I had.
If you don't have too many tapes, a lab with a far superior setup would probably be best at achieving "perfect" captures...