How can I play MiniDV cassettes?

The only options for playing back a Mini DV tape are with Mini DV camcorder or tape desk, which can still be purchased online on sites like Ebay. Or simply pay a video conversion service to transfer your Mini DV tapes to digital.

Are Mini DV tapes still available?

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 can I play 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.

Are there any mini DVCAM video recorders left?

SONY HVR-M15AU Digital HD HDV DVCAM DV Recorder Deck VTR (READ INFO.) Only 1 left! Only 1 left! When you would like to record and play video tapes, it helps to have the right equipment. The mini digital video tapes, players, and recorders allow you to record media and play it back at any time.

Is there a mini DV tape player on the market?

Mini-DV tape players are no longer in production. As such you would have to source for a pre-owned unit over eBay or Amazon. The scarcity of mini-DV tape players make them pricey. You should only go the mini-DV tape player route if you’ve dozens of mini-DV tapes to convert to digital.

How does a mini DV player convert to digital?

What the video capture device does is convert the video signal from your mini-DV player to a digital format to be stored into your computer through a video capture software. To convert mini-DV to digital without Firewire you connect the player ‘s AV out to the AV in of a video capture device. Video capture devices come in two forms.

How can I transfer Mini DV tapes to my computer?

The only way to transfer mini-DV tapes to your computer without a camera is through a mini-DV tape player as has been explained above. There are two ways to convert mini-DV tapes to digital or DVD without a camcorder. The first way is to transfer through an analog connection and the second way is through a Firewire connection.