


If this camera is no longer available to you, you’ll need to buy, rent or borrow one from somebody else. The easiest way to capture MiniDV tapes is to just use the same camcorder you used to record them in the first place. This means that you will not be able to play MiniDV tapes on on your home VCR or computer without first digitizing them, or transferring the video off of the tape.

In order to watch or transfer your tapes to your computer, Mini DV tapes require a player or a camcorder that is compatible to record or play MiniDV cassette tapes. MiniDV is a pretty versatile format, with many camcorders providing additional outputs for making capturing to your computer easier such as Firewire or USB. The camcorders are small and compact, and the tapes even smaller, making carrying it with you an ease. MiniDV tapes are a great medium for recording and capturing memories on video.
