Can a Video 8 camcorder play Hi 8 tapes?

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PAUL

I need to know if a Hi 8 Tape can be played in a video 8 camcorder, I have access to a video 8 camcorder, and have been asked if I can help transfer Hi 8 tapes onto hard drive.
I have not got this the wrong way round, yes the Video 8 camcorder is older than the Hi 8 Tapes.

Answer
no, Hi8 tapes are recorded at a higher frequency so they look wierd when played back in a regular video8 camera.

Is there such a thing as a Sony Video 8 to vhs adapter?

rabbit3163

I have a Sony video 8 camcorder and am looking for an adapter to fit the tapes to VHS for conversion to digital...is there such a thing, and where can I get one?

Answer
No.

The only VHS tape adapter is for VHS-C (compact) to full sized VHS.

Your options are

1) find a Video8 camcorder with its AV cables and get an analog/digital converter (Pinnacle - Dazzle; Roxio, Hauppage, Canopus, among many others) and do the digitizing yourself...

or

2) contact a local video transfer business and have them do what you need...

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