Questions about VHS tapes?

Question

Is there a way I can transfer a VHS tape into a dvd and then but it on the computer?

Answer 1

you could there are special places that do that kind of job. You could buy the machine they do it but it's like $200. just search at the web

Answer 2

VCRs are analog, so you'll need an analog / digital converter. Some MiniDV and Digital8 camcorders have a passthrough feature which will do this - you connect the AV sockets on the VCR / camcorder and plug the camcorder into the PC's firewire port. Failing that, you could try a dedicated converter such as the Kworld DVD Maker, the Pinnacle Dazzle or a generic model you can get it most electronics shops. If you want the best quality, have a look at the Canopus ADVC range.



Sorry, I've just re-read the question! You can get dedicated VCR / DVD player / recorders, but transferring to the PC and burning the DVD there is a lot cheaper.

Answer 3

Technically, there ways to copy VHS tapes with Macrovision copy protection. Legally, however, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act makes it illegal to sell, purchase or manufacture devices that circumvent this copy protection. You might be able to make a case that you are the rightful copyright holder of this tape, and be able to get a DVD copy made through a commercial service. I'm sorry there isn't a simpler answer that works.

Answer 4

If you have a vcr or a still have the camcorder you can. **If you have an analog (VHS) camcorder… or VHS-c...

You need an analog converter, either internal card or external such as the dazzle. It's very easy to use and come with good software. You would hook your analog VHS camera or VCR to the analog converter, the dazzle and then hook the dazzle to your PC. The dazzle cost around 85.00 , but worth the money if you have a lot of VHS to tapes to convert.

Anytime you convert analog to digital, you will lose quality, but loss of quality is better than losing all those old memories.



**Please Note There is no 8mm or Hi 8 to VHS Adapter that currently exists. This type of VHS Adapter only exists with VHS-C tape

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Answer 5

Yes.



Use a video transfer service like StashSpace.Com for $6.95/tape they will transfer your VHS tapes to digital.



You can get DVDs right away for $9.95, order the raw video on a dataDVD for $3, or use their online software to watch and customize a DVD for $14.95.

Answer 6

I saw this in both Target and Staples the other day:

There is Computer software that allows you to transfer VHS to DVD, Audio tapes and LPs to CD, etc.



Its called Roxio Easy VHS to DVD.



It was cheaper at Target, like $39.99.



you can find the product here:

http://www.roxio.com/enu/products/easy-vhs-to-dvd/standard/overview.html?gclid=CNDW7rTLxpsCFQRM5Qode1NgBg

Answer 7

AVS Video Recorder is a gorgeous tool to record old VHS tapes to DVD.



http://www.mp4kits.com/DVD/DVDCreator/vhs-to-dvd/