How do I transfer video from mini dv tapes to computer without the camera (stolen). Can I use any camera?

You can use any camcorder that supports that tape type. Another option is to send the tapes to a video conversion service like StashSpace.Com and have them put the tapes into an online account, onto a DVD, or onto a portable hard drive.

It should work in any Mini-DV camera, You cannot get an adaptor for a VHS machine as the tapes are too narrow, the only one was a VHS-C you can get Mini-dv players but they are still expensive and buying a camera even a cheap one will be less expensive. If you dont want to go out and buy a new mini-dv camera then borrow one or got a company to transfer the video for you, they can put the video onto a dvd or, an external hard drive if you want Good luck RR