Using Panasonic PV-GS400 To Digitize S-video Out from Sony DCR-TV530

[Dubinvero]

I have a number of 8mm and Hi8 video tapes that I want to digitize to MP4. I have a Sony Digital 8 and a Panasoniv PV-GS400 Camcorder. Both the sony and Panasonic have S-Video connectors.

If I connect the two camcorders via S-Video
1. Will the Sony automatically output to the S-Videocable.
2. Will the Panasonic automatically see the S-Video input if it is set to Camera.
3. Do I need to record to MiniDV tape on the Panasonic for replay to capture the video to my Windows 10 desktop using WinDV.

Will using the 2 camcorders give a superior picture to outputting the Sony to an IODATA GV-USB2 then use OBS to capture to the PC. I like the idea of having an AVI master when using the 2 camcorders.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback on these questions.

Derek

[aedipuss]

i'd go sony to iodata and create the video as a lossless avi if possible. it may be marginally better than going sony to panasonic and creating a DVavi which isn't lossless.