How do I get a tape out of my camcorder?

How do get the best quality DVD from an original recorded on a Sony "digital" 8mm tape camcorder?

• I captured the file from the camcorder via the USB connection. I chose "Large File" from the drop down menu in Windows Movie Maker which created a 640 x 400 (about) frame. ...show more

• Answer:

  The transfer rate with USB is too slow for real time video capture. To do it yourself you need a firewire cable. However you need a fast processor as well because if your CPU is at 100% while capturing the video you will drop frames. If you want the best quality I recommend sending the tape to a professional video conversion company. StashSpace.Com does an excellent job for a great price. It costs $7 per hour tape for the transfer to digital and $15 for DVDs. They can do the transfer direct to DVD or you can use their online software to watch, share, and edit your movies. Check them out at http://www.stashspace.com they accept all types of tapes including your 8mm. Good Luck.