Hi8 tapes using in 8mm camera to record on PC

[Frog62]

Hi,

I have several Hi8 tapes from the 20e century and can borrow a 8mm camera to play the tapes and record it with software on the disk of my laptop. My question is whether I need to have a Hi8 camera instead of a 8mm camera to get the best quality picture as possible? Of is the 8mm camera OK and so enough.

anyway suggestion(s) is welcome!

Thanks for the response.

[KarMa]

If these Hi8 tapes were recorded with a Hi8 camera, then yes you really need a Hi8 or Digital8 camera. Back in the day, you could record normal Video8 video on Hi8 tapes, which means it could be played back on a Video8 machine. But if it's Hi8 video on a Hi8 tape, then a Video8 machine won't be enough.

[Frog62]

Hi Karma, thanks for the response. I am going to look for a Hi8 camera. Do you have so a suggestion for simple free recording software to get the video on the PC. I bought a set, software and cable, at a super market for 18 dollar. It works fine but any suggestion is welcome

[KarMa]

AmaRecTV or Virtualdub. I'm a former Virtualdub user but after having to deal with the well know audio shifting, I moved to AmaRecTV which doesn't have the same problems. Use Amarectv 2.31 over the newer one.