davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Looking at doing this before our old family vhs tapes turn to dust. Any recommendations for a solution that works? Would prefer one that would work on the Better half’s Macbook pro. The software/hardware seems to cost between £20 and about £100 but all get mixed reviews. Any tips or advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 (edited) A quick google and I see what you mean...Id certainly try a budget one first. Mixed reviews but in my experience its the user who determines the end results. The £20 ones some people are giving 5 stars and they’re Mac compatible so it seems they do a job. I’d certainly give them a bash first before spending the £100 to possibly get similar results. edit - who’s the guy that does all the old Hearts games on here? He’ll know surely? Edited October 26, 2020 by jack D and coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: A quick google and I see what you mean...Id certainly try a budget one first. Mixed reviews but in my experience its the user who determines the end results. The £20 ones some people are giving 5 stars and they’re Mac compatible so it seems they do a job. I’d certainly give them a bash first before spending the £100 to possibly get similar results. edit - who’s the guy that does all the old Hearts games on here? He’ll know surely? Good shout re @Skippy Doodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Good shout re @Skippy Doodle That wasn’t the poster I was thinking about tbh🤔 If he knows though happy days👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: That wasn’t the poster I was thinking about tbh🤔 If he knows though happy days👍🏼 🥴🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, davemclaren said: 🥴🤷🏼♂️ @Hambone was the man I was thinking of👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Doodle Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Hey guys. How many tapes we talking here? If it’s just a couple then I could offer to do them as I already have software or moving pictures on roseburn are very reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 If you still have a vhs player the cheaper convertors I have found to work fine. I'll check what one I have and post a link. Note I used a MacBook Pro so it worked on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Skippy Doodle said: Hey guys. How many tapes we talking here? If it’s just a couple then I could offer to do them as I already have software or moving pictures on roseburn are very reasonable? Got about 20 to do so looking to buy something to do them myself. Thanks though. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, milky_26 said: If you still have a vhs player the cheaper convertors I have found to work fine. I'll check what one I have and post a link. Note I used a MacBook Pro so it worked on one I do have a vhs player so any recommendations would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchy frog Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 You do know you can get all the old porn classics on DVD now eh 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LGCVSWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_W4RLFbQHGDE9P Thus is similar to the one I got. I also got a scart adaptor that took the red, yellow and white cables for a connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, crunchy frog said: You do know you can get all the old porn classics on DVD now eh 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, milky_26 said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LGCVSWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_W4RLFbQHGDE9P Thus is similar to the one I got. I also got a scart adaptor that took the red, yellow and white cables for a connection Thsnks. Were you able to download any software for it to the macbook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 minute ago, davemclaren said: Thsnks. Were you able to download any software for it to the macbook? The software comes with it on a disk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Just now, milky_26 said: The software comes with it on a disk 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, milky_26 said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LGCVSWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_W4RLFbQHGDE9P Thus is similar to the one I got. I also got a scart adaptor that took the red, yellow and white cables for a connection @davemclaren I'd be wary about ordering that if it doesn't mention Mac in the listing. I've got a similar one which is only for Windows, with no Mac software available. It's a pity you didn't have a PC, as I'd have given you mine as it's just gathering dust and will probably get thrown out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 3 hours ago, crunchy frog said: You do know you can get all the old porn classics on DVD now eh 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Lemongrab said: @davemclaren I'd be wary about ordering that if it doesn't mention Mac in the listing. I've got a similar one which is only for Windows, with no Mac software available. It's a pity you didn't have a PC, as I'd have given you mine as it's just gathering dust and will probably get thrown out. Good point it was close to the one I have. @davemclaren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 6 hours ago, davemclaren said: Looking at doing this before our old family vhs tapes turn to dust. Any recommendations for a solution that works? Would prefer one that would work on the Better half’s Macbook pro. The software/hardware seems to cost between £20 and about £100 but all get mixed reviews. Any tips or advice? Is VHS to DVD an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Is VHS to DVD an option? Possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Possibly. Max the photo shop next to Tesco Corstorphine converts them. Unsure of the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Max the photo shop next to Tesco Corstorphine converts them. Unsure of the cost. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I’m looking to do something similar to @davemclaren I have old camcorder footage of when my son was born/growing up, 20+ years old tapes and was hoping to transfer them to the hard drive on my PC, is that possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm going to stretch this further. I have my dad's old Super 8 cine films I want digitised. Have had someone put the on a DVD but a big drop in quality. Looking for better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 13 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: I'm going to stretch this further. I have my dad's old Super 8 cine films I want digitised. Have had someone put the on a DVD but a big drop in quality. Looking for better. Same principle applies, as long as you have a means of playing them with a line out mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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