How do I connect my Sony MiniDV to my computer?

Select the transfer method based on your camera and computer:

  1. Connect your Digital8™ or MiniDV camera to the computer using the Audio Video (A/V) cable.
  2. Connect your camera to the computer using a Sony® i. LINK® or Apple® FireWire® cable.
  3. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.

Is MiniDV HD?

MiniDV cassettes are used for recording baseline DV, DVCAM, and HDV. These cassettes come in lengths up to about 13 GB for 63 minutes of DV or HDV video.

Is MiniDV still used?

Even though MiniDV tapes were cassettes, the quality was comparable to digital quality picture and sound. In fact, this format is still used today by some professionals.

Is MiniDV 1080p?

All MiniDV camcorders had a resolution of 720×576 (PAL) or 720×480 (NTSC). An HD MiniDV camcorder was also released that gave users the opportunity to record in 1080i resolution.

Is MiniDV good?

MiniDV camcorders still offer many benefits, not to mention the terrific quality of the video they capture. Sticking with MiniDV is a no-brainer if you already have a lot of time and money invested in the format. B&H still carries the most popular MiniDV models at the best prices you’ll find anywhere.

How do I convert MiniDV to digital?

Step by Step MiniDV to Computer Transfer

  1. Connect the MiniDV camcorder or tape deck to your computer with the USB or AV cable.
  2. Open the camcorder or tape deck and set to VCR mode if you’re using the camcorder.
  3. Load the MiniDV tape into the camcorder or tape deck.
  4. Open the video capture software on your computer.

How long do MiniDV tapes last?

about 60 to 120 minutes
With the MiniDV tape, the story was much the same. Most MiniDVs could record about 60 to 120 minutes of footage and held around 13 GB of memory – not too shabby for the time period.

How do I play Sony Mini DV tapes?

Mini DV Deck 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. You can play, rewind and fast forward through the tape using the VHS player.