How can I play Mini DV tapes without a camcorder?

The easiest method of viewing a Mini DV without the camera is through a deck that acts as a Mini DV player. The deck is a VHS tape with an adapter slot for the Mini DV. You open the door and insert the Mini DV. Close the door and insert the VHS into a player that is connected to a television.

How do I play Mini DV tapes on my computer?

  1. Using the USB cable, connect the MiniDV camcorder or tape deck to your computer.
  2. Open the camcorder or tape deck.
  3. Load the MiniDV tape into the camcorder or tape deck.
  4. Open your computer’s video capture software.
  5. From the file menu in the software, click “capture” and wait for a window to appear on the monitor.

How do I finalize my mini DVD without a camcorder?

Click “Start.” Click “Computer.” Right-click on your Mini DVD’s icon. Click “Close Session” to finalize your Mini DVD without using your camcorder.

How to play a mini DV tape on a computer?

1 Using the USB cable, connect the MiniDV camcorder or tape deck to your computer. 2 Open the camcorder or tape deck. 3 Load the MiniDV tape into the camcorder or tape deck. 4 Open your computer’s video capture software. 5 From the file menu in the software, click “capture” and wait for a window to appear on the monitor.

How does Mini DV work with a camcorder?

It will also help if you could tell us the exact model of camcorder you have. Mini DV used to connect with something called firewire – it was different to USB and allowed control of the tape [play, pause, ff, rewind] in the camcorder from the edit s/w on the pc, and worked v well.

Are there any Sony Mini DV tapes left?

Unfortunately, the Sony DVM60EX tapes have been discontinued. Sony has released the new HDM63VG which is their new videographer grade tape geared toward both MiniDV and HDV use. How long do Mini DV tapes last?

What can I use to make DV tapes?

You can use movie maker for capturing the footage. Its basic but it does work. There are DV decks available but its almost certainly cheaper to get a second hand camcorder off ebay or gumtree. Another option is to pay a company to do the transfer onto a pen drive or DVD for you.