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Converting MiniDV tapes without a camcorder - possible?

  • 05-12-2010 01:54AM
    #1
    languagenerd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,201 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys.

    Basically, my mini-DV camcorder (bought in 2003) broke years ago - I still have it but a spring in the door broke so it doesn't open and a tape is stuck in it - so I can't watch any mini DV tapes I took before then.

    I have about 20 tapes that I'd really like to watch - mainly family stuff (birthdays, communions, weddings etc) that's kinda sentimental. Does anyone know if there's a way of converting them without using the camcorder??? The only converters I found were €1500, well beyond my budget...

    On failing that... does anywhere still mend broken mini DV camcorders?

    Thanks for any help!


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  • #2
    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    If you're anywhere near Cork I can give you a loan of mine, I'll be home for Christmas in 2 weeks. I'm not 100% sure it still works though. If not I'm sure someone will have one. No need for th €1500 converter.


  • #3
    languagenerd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,201 ✭✭✭languagenerd


    Nowhere near Cork I'm afraid, but thanks so much for the offer! :)

    I've emailed round my friends, hope someone can dig one out of their attic.


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