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How to record directly to SD card using a Vintage Hi8/Sony Handycam.
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Ngl this is kinda ingenious. Much more refined than trying to sit and wait for the capture card to playback all your footage in post.
I'm not tech savvy at all, but i also feel like you're retaining a lot more video quality this way rather than through magnetism.
After hours of research This is exactly what I needed
Hi, I have a question: Do I still have to replace the tapes when they are full or do I no longer need tapes at all?
@@schlinutzt3445 no tapes at all! You can record without even having a tape in. This device essentially records whatever shows up in your camcorder's viewfinder directly onto a digital SD card.
@@PureRush94 how can ı buy this device help me sir
@@berkmello order it online like everyone else
@@berkmello google Video to Digital Converter, there's new and used ones if ya know where to look
We rediscovered my sister's old Canon V60hi in the attic a few weeks back. I started DJing a few years ago but I have taken steps to start doing mixes on a different channel. I decided I want to start using the camera to record the sets giving that vintage style. So a video like this is really helpful. Thanks!
Finally a simple video that explains how to do this. I got my Sony hi8 that I’ve been wanting to convert. Thank you bro!!!
Hi, I have a question: Do I still have to replace the tapes when they are full or do I no longer need tapes at all?
@@schlinutzt3445 No tape needed at all.
@@Fuegoshotz ohhh nice thx
Greetings. I have an old Sony DCR-TRV 900 with many DV tapes that needs to transfer recorded data onto an SD card or DVD CDROM. Can this be done via this advertised instrument? I have a lot of memorable recorded footage while on assignment in Japan. Thanks.
How expensive are the mini 8 cassettes? Thank you
Yeah! I made it to the end, and I'll be 70 next month so I might have been cutting it close :)
The first thing I thought of was last summer meeting some enthusiastic young guys at a skateboard contest in Canada that I support and video each year. They had a curiosity piece, a Sony DCR-VX1000 camcorder. That model is a hot item for filming skaters because of their image's look. I still have a box of miniDV tapes I offered them because those tapes are getting hard to source. Their rig could use something like this converter.
Yep, the VX1000 is a grail piece for skateboarders. Cool of you to give them some tapes as well.
The design of Video8 camcorders looks so lovely!
and the result: it does look digital, not analog. but nobody seems to mind here because people don't notice the difference.
lol exactly
Is it true
If there’s no difference then what’s the difference 😂😂😂
it always was digital... you dont get frames into hi8 tape, onle line of 1 and 0 kinda. I studied in film school as a dop so I know.
I mean, it does use frames, but not like in film film.
It sends a raster with line and frame resets, very quickly.
With resonance? thats perfect man
this exactly what ive been looking for this was so helpful im definetly checking out your other videos thank you so much!
it's truly a glorious day when Bryan uploads
dude this is insane thanks for sharing this .
Now that is a cool different alternative you did. Even great for longer CZcams videos including your own CZcams fan made movies.
Brian is def a genius 😭💪🏾
This is exactly what I needed for my old vhs omni movie. The tape player if fuukk on it.
Thanks again homie!
That’s why I got it! My tape player was messed up on my Hi8
Thank you so much! I’ve been searching for hours. This is amazing.
Yea but he use 10 unnecessary steps more, and add handbrake rendering noise not neeed
S-video is the black plug (it gives better quality analog image), the red-white-yellow RCA plugs are Right and Left audio, and Composite video, respectively.
bro i found my dads old dcr-hc26 video cassette recorder, and using this not only lets me convert all his old cassettes of our family Christmases from the early 2000s, but also opens up the door to endless shortfilms
Did you end up getting a capture card and trying to record directly to the sd card instead of converting already written tapes? I’m curious which capture card you got and if it’s working well for this application
@@anthonydemeo529 well the camera i had was infamously unreliable and literally broke after recording the first pre recorded tape. (this card can do both, you just hit play on the recorded tape and hit record on the capture card). that said, the capture card completely broke within 30 minutes and we had to return it. now, it could be a fluke, it was running out of battery so i tried plugging it into my computer to charge but i think thats what broke it, so avoiding that might work.
Wow this is a gamechanger wow thank you so much man🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for sharing!
the best, perfect i needed this! thank you
If my camcoder doesn’t have coloured view finder, will the capture card make the converted output colourful?
Made it to the end and it was a great video.
sick video! yeah as you said the odd file format on the IRecord is a missive pain.
Suuuuuuuuuuuuuper helpful thanks bro!
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has anyone else have problem with the handbrake , it give me a glitch for some reason even after trouble shooting it and checking the format . always has that same glitch at the same time and the same type but its not on the original clip from the recording, very strange.
same here, can't find a solution for it
I just figured it after 4h of trying different converters. Get VLC. Mine is set to german so i tried to translate the next steps. Go to Media - convert/save - choose your file with glitch - convert/save - convert - Profile Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) - choose your export location - hit start! You can also batch convert in vlc on windows, not possible on mac os :(
Very Brilliant, Thank You my Good Brother!!
Thank bro for the info, I been searching around for a solution and making sure it works correctly, ill give it a try , I also love vintage stuff is the best I do have a collection of cameras radios tvs etc. anyway thank again.
Omg pls lmk if you're ever interested in selling any cams!
This is perfect!!!!!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!
what camera are you using?
hi, I followed all your suggestions but once the file was converted the movie is ruined in some places. The strange thing is that when viewed directly from the recorder the videos appear to be ''intact''. Could you help me?
I think I know the solution. Had the same problem with handbrake. Get VLC. Mine is set to german so i tried to translate the next steps. Go to Media - convert/save - choose your file with glitch - convert/save - convert - Profile Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) - choose your export location - hit start! You can also batch convert in vlc on windows, not possible on mac os :(
Dude rigt as i needed it ❤❤❤
Firewire mini to whatever your capture card needs
But this essentially turns your camera into an old ccd digital camcorder, the Tape is what gives its feel!
Does the capture device de-interleave automatically? I am guessing it does as the video didnt mention it.😊
digitnow or clearclick ?
there are an overwhelming number of negative reviews on this product from multiple sites ranging from audio/video desync issues, recordings not lasting more than 10 seconds to files being straight up not playable.
Hey I got the more expensive capture card . Does it need to be powered?
thanks for the help !!!
does anyone know if the footage still has the warp/distortion that you would get when shooting to an actual tape?
this is awesome, will the EVF or attached display on the camera still work with this attached?
Thank you for this video
Can you take pictures with it? Or only video
great video Bryan 🔥
what cable i should use when i get firewire on my camera?
does anyone else’s glitch like crazy when you get the files converted on your computer? If there’s a fix would love to know before i return it
i have the same proplem but couldnt get a fix yet even tho i use the same camera and same digitaliser like him
same happens to me
i think the glitch comes from a loose connection from the cables to the device. try not to bump the cables or move the capture card while recording
@@BryanDelimata i didn’t move it at all and i made sure the cables were super locked in. Not sure what it is but crazy glitching and audio lag
@@patrickmerluzzidid you find a fix mine does the same and I have no idea how to fix it
Great Video ! But can we turn our SD footage from the handycam into 4K using this method?
can i use this gadget to record without cassettes for my camera?
yes
I assume that you can also use this to transfer any of your old recordings to digital format?
i have this exact setup, but i have a feedback problem whenever i start recording. anyone else got the same problem or a possible solution?
You mean feedback as far as a sound issue? Turn the volume all the way down on the clear click. The feedback is caused by the camcorders onboard microphone sending feedback through the clear click audibly when the clear clicks volume is turned up. Only turn the volume up on the clear click if you're viewing back footage (disconnect the av cable before preview, or turn the camcorder off).
to mitigate this, you can cut the cable and splice it back shorter
Hey, nice... amazing small bridge devices exist now that was not possible back then. I'm curious - does the nostalgia only go as far as the camera form factor or is there a desire to experience the virtues of analogue tape recording as well ? Plus if it is now a digital (only) device as you demonstrated, what is the difference to a modern phone? I'm curious to know if there is a big difference in the output quality as well.... some of the late model camcorders were recording quite high quality (comparatively). I should be considering the weird, cool device angle for the new gen in all this. Great stuff - thanks.
does the recorder capture audio as well?, for the dvd sony camcorder you used?
yes
thanks for asking this, i was about to comment. probably wouldn't have gotten a response back in time for my holiday
Interesting. I have an oldie, I might try this. Already use Handbrake on my Mac, and Da Vinci Resolve. Could be cool. thanks.
It's a pretty cool concept. It's not a purists way but definitely beneficial in it's own right.
So good!!
but hi8 is analog, so, the tape apply a special effect/filter that you don't have when you digitize directly...
so we are completely use only this sd card and don't need the tape anymore??
i don't even think this can be real😮
its so amazing
Yep, but make sure you get the correct clear click or capture device that matches (as good as possible) the quality of the camcorder you want to capture. But yes, no tapes at all.
Try something for me if you don't mind. Record the video VGA style but when you transfer it to the computer try the old firewire to Microsoft Windows Movie Maker trick AKA IEEE 1394 4Pin DV and tell me if the vids don't look better. I find the direct route with the SD card really makes the video "scanlines" stand out but using Movie Maker smooths them out while still giving a retro look. Maybe it's my imagination...
Thanks bro
This gotta be cap! My mind is blown I never thought of this
Nope it’s legit
Niceeee thank you!!
when I playback the footage after it converts to mp4 from avi it looks really glitchy
do you recommend getting the DIGITNOW over the ClearClick 2.0? Im debating between the 2 but dont really know which one is worth it for my DCR-TRV350
Do you still need the tape/cd to be inside the camcorder in order for the camera to capture the video? or does the iRecord device record the video directly?
records directly
On mines doesn’t work, idk why :(
one question: does the video "quality" change in any way if you record directly onto the sd card instead of onto the tape first?
I just bought a Sony handicam last week at the thrift store for 50 bucks!! Such a find. Couldn’t find the right tapes tho. Hopefully this works better 🙏
😂 $50 bro got scammed
@@RemmyMusic1ong I got my 3 cameras for 50 at a thrift that I use for vhs
@@T6ckmediachannel bro these are 200 dollars on e bay
Nothing about the power source, may need to add portable power bank. It's going to be bulky.
Is there anyway to turn the auto shut off off on standby so I can continuously record without having to turn the cam back on
How does the grabber get power?
Cool mahn
if you could find those cables in 6 inches i think this would bang
Appreciate you making a video on this but the cable situation and bulk completely destroy the nimble form factor for me
so with this can you record tapeless? and also does it show everything on the cam recorders display like the date and stuff or only the actually video?
yeah you can go tapeless and on my camera you can chose if the date shows up
@@BryanDelimata hey so i got the wires and the irecord device but when i plugged in the S cable and all the colored ones into it, there wasnt any display showinf from the camera. did you have the same trouble or know how to fix? sorry im just puzzled
try keeping a old tape in when using it (don’t actually have to record to it) sometimes it only shows when a tape is in
Hi question,
What would be the equivalent “S video Cable” input cable for the Sony Handy cam Vision Video Hi8 CCD-TRV108 ?
Just use rca dude
can you record live with this? like can you press record on the capture card and it will go straight into the sd card?
yes!
I’m curious i bought a memory stick adaptor for a micro sd card will that not work for my hc85
Man i got that portable capture card and it was ass! Don't know where yours, but good shit
mate the links you provided are not working...kindly check
Why’s it so high quality
I bought the same converter, but my camcorder ( Sony Digital8, didn’t have RCA output, i try with the audio/video and the S-Video output, put the screen on the converter isn’t clean
Some on can help me? ( Sorry for my english)
would this work on a minidv camcorder? i have a panasonic PV-DV400D
So this works with dvd RW?
Is it the same process when converting to Final Cut Pro ?
I'll be there, if they come out with an S-Video model.
Tell ‚em that j need for that type of cameras the s video cable and this cable isn’t not that default box with the irecord u gotta coo it extra
Not an s-video cable...
Is the audio fixed? I have an immersion rc powerplay but the audio is wacky. :(
That’s sickk
Thanks for the sharing! This is awesome! Can someone explain pls, how this capture card using power? I mean, is it use a power from camera, or i need to use powerbank and contact it to this capture card?
It had a built in battery that you will need to charge every once in a while!
Whats type of battery? Can i use a rechargeable one?@@BryanDelimata
The battery is built inside of the clear click device, like a cell phone. I'm pretty sure I've seen other people use an external battery brick that connects to the clear click via it's usb port.
Do you still need a tape in the camcorder or do you just rewind and record over the same tape, knowing you have it captured digitally?
You do not need a tape in the compartment when recording to an external device such as this.
even when i turn off the display/battery info, the screen still says STANDBY. will this appear on the DV to SD monitor?
Can you please tell me why you wouldn't just use something like a immersionrc power play where it connects one chord to the av input of the camera & that's it?
Nvm I just got the one you got. lol
if you playback on the camera will it record to the sd card
Goated 🔥
Should mention that S Video outputs are not all the same, just ordered the set up and the cord and it doesnt fit to my s video in my camera
you can return anything on amazon pretty easy just find the cable that works for you
@@BryanDelimata sorry man, had a bad day, than that just was cherry on top. Appreciate your content 💚
@@lindenknights88what did you end up using? I’m having the same problem I have a different s video output
@@killian-flood I just ordered a 4 pin S Video to RCA (male) red,white,yellow .. im waiting for it to arrive, ill let you know how I get on
@@lindenknights88 thank you so much!
Atp you’re essentially shooting digitally with the camcorder as a massive physical filter. Might as well just shoot with a DSLR and add the camcorder filter in post
It won’t be the same
I have presets in my Essential Bundle that have the camcorder preset but it will always look better to actually use a camcorder
It doesn’t look the same
as someone who has done extensive experimenting with a "synthetic" old camcorder look, no matter what effects you use, it's easy to tell if something was shot on the actual camera vs something altered. Unless you have someone run the footage through an actual vhs tape, you're not gonna be able to recreate the authentic quality, let alone the smooth zoom, portability and lack of automatic filtering (taking a video of trees with my phone turns it into a mushy mess), plus because they use CCD sensors instead of modern CMOS sensors they have a very specific effect when looking at light sources. They also have specific lens flares.
so I bought a Sony hi8 camcorder. The capture card is on order. no matter what you do now, it's authentic and you can't screw it up.
How many fps do the video files have? Is it 13fps like the product page says?
Good ol' AVI files
good video but the capture unit is very unreliable, I recommend shopping around or spending the extra dollars on a more reliable capture device
Hi, Which one i need to get so?