Video8

[STD305M]

Hi all

Has any forum member got a video 8 camera or player they can sell or loan.
My other half has quite a large number of tapes she would like to transfer before they're rendered useless.

Any and all help welcome

If I've posted in the wrong place please feel free to move

Steve..

[Minstrel SE]

Hi

Have a look at ebay as there is a camera on there starting at £22. I expect it will go significantly higher than that though as another is bidding at £150

There are people doing tape transfer services but I dont know if they cover video 8. I prefer to do things myself

I used to love video 8 and had the 700 home deck. Sorry I cant help but someone will and its all down to how much you value whats on those tapes

[STD305M]

Hi Martin
Thanks for the info.
I managed to get a Hi8 for £55 in very good working order.
The footage is sentimental.
I also like to do things myself but the missus has taken over the project..

Regards Steve...

[Minstrel SE]

Yes I was thinking of you when Age Uk had a couple of them in the window. A Canon Hi 8 and something else. Didnt see the price but thought you would have sorted something out.

The cameras do turn up quite often. I had the Sony home deck which I paid 700 notes for and that was a fair bit of dosh then. All I really did was record Jean Michel Jarre... Houston off the telly and record some cds

Loved it but it went when I was nearly bankrupt :)