<p>It would probably be easier, cheaper  &amp; better quality to get the conversions done by a specialist. You can then edit in iMovie or even <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">DaVinci Resolve</a> [freeware for non-pro use.]</p>

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2023-12-03T08:05:18.690Z
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Tetsujin
<p>If you can get an old DV or D8 camcorder, and Apple's FW-TB adapter to Apple's TB2-TB3 adapter to the Mac's USB-C Thunderbolt port, you can use QuickTime Player or Final Cut Pro to import miniDV or D8 / Hi8 analog tapes. Works on macOS 14 Sonoma and M1 Mac.<br />
<a href="https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255394385?sortBy=oldest_first" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255394385?sortBy=oldest_first</a>   <a href="https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250008282" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250008282</a></p>

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wywh
<p>Current hardware and software for converting family tapes to digital please.  Many of the existing links appear out of date/not manufactured.  I have a Mac M3.</p>

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Current hardware and software for converting family tapes to digital. Most of the existing links are out of date/not manufactured. I have a Mac M3
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# Current hardware and software for converting family tapes to digital. Most of the existing links are out of date/not manufactured. I have a Mac M3

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-12-01)

Current hardware and software for converting family tapes to digital please. Many of the existing links appear out of date/not manufactured. I have a Mac M3.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-12-03. Score: 0

It would probably be easier, cheaper & better quality to get the conversions done by a specialist. You can then edit in iMovie or even [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) [freeware for non-pro use.]


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### Answer by username_2 on 2024-05-01. Score: 0

If you can get an old DV or D8 camcorder, and Apple's FW-TB adapter to Apple's TB2-TB3 adapter to the Mac's USB-C Thunderbolt port, you can use QuickTime Player or Final Cut Pro to import miniDV or D8 / Hi8 analog tapes. Works on macOS 14 Sonoma and M1 Mac.  
<https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255394385?sortBy=oldest_first> <https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250008282>


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