Question about computers and video stuff
 

Does anyone know how to get video off of a (older) camcorder and onto a computer? I know there is a USB video-in thing, but its $99 and I don't want to spend that much if I'm only going to do it this one time.

http://shop4.outpost.com/category/Ou...necting+Cables


check out that link. it's got a variety of connectin cables at pretty low prices.

You could get a TV tuner card for less the $50 Here. As long as the camcorder has a RCA video out, you can plug it into the TV tuner card on you PC All so with the TV tuner card you can watch TV on you PC.

A TV tuner card would be better than the USB converter in any case (more bandwidth IIRC).. Of course, if you're serious about video editing, I'd recommend getting a d/a converter via firewire and importing it as DV etc - of course if this is a one-off like you said, that might not be worth it. You don't know anyone who's into video with a good setup who can help you out?

These are Canadian prices right? ;)

You could also look for a video duplication house and have them transfer it from tape to CD.

I've always wanted to play with an All-in-Wonder Radion card. I'm sure they got some old ones for cheep.