How can I transfer my 8MM video tapes to my computer?

Do company's that transfer 8mm home video tapes to DVD watch your tapes?

• I have twelve 8mm home video tapes I recorded like 11 years ago. I had an 8mm camcorder when I was like age 16-19. The camcorder has long since been broken and I do not want to just throw the tapes away. I also do not want to go buy an ancient camcorder. I found several websites that will convert the 8mm tapes to CD. My only dilemma is that I do not want them watching all my video tapes because I am not sure what is on them. Remember I had this camcorder like 11 years ago. I just do not want someone watching something private if I have something private on there. My question is, when you send tapes in to get converted do they watch them? If that's the case I think I am going to throw them in the trash.

• Answer:

  yes they will see some of the tape to set up the equipment. also if they observe anything that remotely looks like underage pornography they are obligated to report that to the police. you might want to reconsider getting another camcorder first.