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How to record directly to SD card using a Vintage Hi8/Sony Handycam.
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[@ruffprophetproductions]

Ngl this is kinda ingenious. Much more refined than trying to sit and wait for the capture card to playback all your footage in post.

[@veljack]

We rediscovered my sister's old Canon V60hi in the attic a few weeks back. I started DJing a few years ago but I have taken steps to start doing mixes on a different channel. I decided I want to start using the camera to record the sets giving that vintage style. So a video like this is really helpful. Thanks!

[@foreignofficial5018]

After hours of research This is exactly what I needed

[@schlinutzt3445]

Hi, I have a question: Do I still have to replace the tapes when they are full or do I no longer need tapes at all?

[@PureRush94]

@@schlinutzt3445 no tapes at all! You can record without even having a tape in. This device essentially records whatever shows up in your camcorder's viewfinder directly onto a digital SD card.

[@berkmello]

@@PureRush94 how can ı buy this device help me sir

[@Fernsehenpfanger]

The design of Video8 camcorders looks so lovely!

[@charlieross-BRM]

Yeah! I made it to the end, and I'll be 70 next month so I might have been cutting it close :) The first thing I thought of was last summer meeting some enthusiastic young guys at a skateboard contest in Canada that I support and video each year. They had a curiosity piece, a Sony DCR-VX1000 camcorder. That model is a hot item for filming skaters because of their image's look. I still have a box of miniDV tapes I offered them because those tapes are getting hard to source. Their rig could use something like this converter.

[@thedadtris]

Yep, the VX1000 is a grail piece for skateboarders. Cool of you to give them some tapes as well.

[@immortaleffexts6618]

this exactly what ive been looking for this was so helpful im definetly checking out your other videos thank you so much!

[@DUMBDAYS]

it's truly a glorious day when Bryan uploads

[@pavlosuchite4614]

dude this is insane thanks for sharing this .

[@EJDPPOPMedia]

Thank you so much! I’ve been searching for hours. This is amazing.

[@user-fw9yr6ds5y]

Yea but he use 10 unnecessary steps more, and add handbrake rendering noise not neeed

[@donebydbeats1]

the best, perfect i needed this! thank you

[@EnifOfficial]

With resonance? thats perfect man

[@Fuegoshotz]

Finally a simple video that explains how to do this. I got my Sony hi8 that I’ve been wanting to convert. Thank you bro!!!

[@schlinutzt3445]

Hi, I have a question: Do I still have to replace the tapes when they are full or do I no longer need tapes at all?

[@Fuegoshotz]

@@schlinutzt3445 No tape needed at all.

[@schlinutzt3445]

@@Fuegoshotz ohhh nice thx

[@peterwilson4248]

Greetings. I have an old Sony DCR-TRV 900 with many DV tapes that needs to transfer recorded data onto an SD card or DVD CDROM. Can this be done via this advertised instrument? I have a lot of memorable recorded footage while on assignment in Japan. Thanks.

[@j.lietka9406]

How expensive are the mini 8 cassettes? Thank you

[@sirtobias]

Wow this is a gamechanger wow thank you so much man🔥🔥🔥

[@shotbymeek274]

Brian is def a genius 😭💪🏾

[@trd_ftw]

Made it to the end and it was a great video.

[@Lego96Freak]

Dude rigt as i needed it ❤❤❤

[@oshay]

Thank you for sharing!

[@reneebennett5696]

This is perfect!!!!!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!

[@SourceAwareness]

Very Brilliant, Thank You my Good Brother!!

[@OkayKenMedia]

great video Bryan 🔥

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Now that is a cool different alternative you did. Even great for longer KZbin videos including your own KZbin fan made movies.

[@coltonmonroe9824]

This is exactly what I needed for my old vhs omni movie. The tape player if fuukk on it. Thanks again homie!

[@BryanDelimata]

That’s why I got it! My tape player was messed up on my Hi8

[@NunThree]

and the result: it does look digital, not analog. but nobody seems to mind here because people don't notice the difference.

[@TajjBeats]

lol exactly

[@xhudaori6942]

Is it true

[@meluzcas]

If there’s no difference then what’s the difference 😂😂😂

[@OversikerSTUDIO]

it always was digital... you dont get frames into hi8 tape, onle line of 1 and 0 kinda. I studied in film school as a dop so I know.

[@joshuacorl4728]

I mean, it does use frames, but not like in film film. It sends a raster with line and frame resets, very quickly.

[@ricardofloresprudencio1249]

thanks for the help !!!

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

S-video is the black plug (it gives better quality analog image), the red-white-yellow RCA plugs are Right and Left audio, and Composite video, respectively.

[@certifiedkaii]

Thank you for this video

[@chelseathompson1897]

So good!!

[@RavenLittle]

sick video! yeah as you said the odd file format on the IRecord is a missive pain.

[@crazyskull88]

Thank bro for the info, I been searching around for a solution and making sure it works correctly, ill give it a try , I also love vintage stuff is the best I do have a collection of cameras radios tvs etc. anyway thank again.

[@pinkbuns2257]

Omg pls lmk if you're ever interested in selling any cams!

[@zmadad]

Niceeee thank you!!

[@hildanadarhildanadar1807]

Thanks bro

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

this is awesome, will the EVF or attached display on the camera still work with this attached?

[@cyphermote6857]

Hey, nice... amazing small bridge devices exist now that was not possible back then. I'm curious - does the nostalgia only go as far as the camera form factor or is there a desire to experience the virtues of analogue tape recording as well ? Plus if it is now a digital (only) device as you demonstrated, what is the difference to a modern phone? I'm curious to know if there is a big difference in the output quality as well.... some of the late model camcorders were recording quite high quality (comparatively). I should be considering the weird, cool device angle for the new gen in all this. Great stuff - thanks.

[@ripplevlogs]

Cool mahn

[@jamovfx]

That’s sickk

[@Michael-wt8yk]

do you recommend getting the DIGITNOW over the ClearClick 2.0? Im debating between the 2 but dont really know which one is worth it for my DCR-TRV350

[@electronic.motion]

Goated 🔥

[@Waadee101]

Great Video ! But can we turn our SD footage from the handycam into 4K using this method?

[@hrsmod]

what camera are you using?

[@lenimbery7038]

I assume that you can also use this to transfer any of your old recordings to digital format?

[@berlindabahnam6044]

Have you found a way to do your SD card while using a Fire wire IEEE or 1394 peripheral cord?

[@HappyTeaRex1]

one question: does the video "quality" change in any way if you record directly onto the sd card instead of onto the tape first?

[@konstantkarma]

would this work on a minidv camcorder? i have a panasonic PV-DV400D

[@samuelhanxx]

what cable i should use when i get firewire on my camera?

[@Yo_vanny]

I’m curious i bought a memory stick adaptor for a micro sd card will that not work for my hc85

[@arnaudpoirier7432]

I bought the same converter, but my camcorder ( Sony Digital8, didn’t have RCA output, i try with the audio/video and the S-Video output, put the screen on the converter isn’t clean Some on can help me? ( Sorry for my english)

[@fubbesibiz]

What sony TRV you got?

[@griffynveniot2983]

Can you take pictures with it? Or only video

[@tomiadedayo8625]

Is it the same process when converting to Final Cut Pro ?

[@ChillVibesAT]

How does the grabber get power?

[@TinyTapes]

such a banger video, new setup looking sexy too

[@AdepthShar]

How many fps do the video files have? Is it 13fps like the product page says?

[@theacewatson]

Is the audio fixed? I have an immersion rc powerplay but the audio is wacky. :(

[@macin12872]

what sony cameras are those?

[@matthewhumphrise6800]

Is there anyway to turn the auto shut off off on standby so I can continuously record without having to turn the cam back on

[@ShafreelCosmos]

Bro thank you for this video. Do you know if I can capture film off my digital tape into the recorder? I have lots of these digital 8 tapes with video on them that I want it transfer into mp4 formats. Thank you.

[@thedadtris]

Yes you can do that as well, you could also get an el gato analog capture device (which is lesser cost than the clear click), or you could get an old sony vaio laptop or any older computer with a firewire port and capture the old school way!

[@johntinsley7563]

Interesting. I have an oldie, I might try this. Already use Handbrake on my Mac, and Da Vinci Resolve. Could be cool. thanks.

[@thedadtris]

It's a pretty cool concept. It's not a purists way but definitely beneficial in it's own right.

[@chehaynes3629]

when I playback the footage after it converts to mp4 from avi it looks really glitchy

[@RealestBruh]

So this works with dvd RW?

[@SphepheloZikhaliGhettoFF]

mate the links you provided are not working...kindly check

[@devinnealofficial.]

Hi question, What would be the equivalent “S video Cable” input cable for the Sony Handy cam Vision Video Hi8 CCD-TRV108 ?

[@markusbonnet439]

Just use rca dude

[@killian-flood]

How can I make this work for a DCR-TRV260?

[@GoonosaurusRex]

Wtf dude... you're jacked!

[@flayaplaya]

Thanks for the sharing! This is awesome! Can someone explain pls, how this capture card using power? I mean, is it use a power from camera, or i need to use powerbank and contact it to this capture card?

[@BryanDelimata]

It had a built in battery that you will need to charge every once in a while!

[@flayaplaya]

Whats type of battery? Can i use a rechargeable one?@@BryanDelimata

[@thedadtris]

The battery is built inside of the clear click device, like a cell phone. I'm pretty sure I've seen other people use an external battery brick that connects to the clear click via it's usb port.

[@74360CUDA]

Try something for me if you don't mind. Record the video VGA style but when you transfer it to the computer try the old firewire to Microsoft Windows Movie Maker trick AKA IEEE 1394 4Pin DV and tell me if the vids don't look better. I find the direct route with the SD card really makes the video "scanlines" stand out but using Movie Maker smooths them out while still giving a retro look. Maybe it's my imagination...

[@terrellcharvey]

Man i got that portable capture card and it was ass! Don't know where yours, but good shit

[@3c3c3c]

But this essentially turns your camera into an old ccd digital camcorder, the Tape is what gives its feel!

[@rickylry7156]

Tell ‚em that j need for that type of cameras the s video cable and this cable isn’t not that default box with the irecord u gotta coo it extra

[@MatthewMuto]

🔥🔥🔥

[@user-ri6je3rk1s]

does the recorder capture audio as well?, for the dvd sony camcorder you used?

[@BryanDelimata]

yes

[@s4dbunni]

thanks for asking this, i was about to comment. probably wouldn't have gotten a response back in time for my holiday

[@garyguzzi8334]

if you playback on the camera will it record to the sd card

[@DaDirtyTroll]

Why’s it so high quality

[@Directed_by_Dyl]

if you could find those cables in 6 inches i think this would bang

[@raneanubis]

Appreciate you making a video on this but the cable situation and bulk completely destroy the nimble form factor for me

[@LoganBoydCarithers]

even when i turn off the display/battery info, the screen still says STANDBY. will this appear on the DV to SD monitor?

[@12ammcnight]

Can you please tell me why you wouldn't just use something like a immersionrc power play where it connects one chord to the av input of the camera & that's it?

[@12ammcnight]

Nvm I just got the one you got. lol

[@Auxcablelabel]

can you record live with this? like can you press record on the capture card and it will go straight into the sd card?

[@BryanDelimata]

yes!

[@gabrieledentice6771]

hi, I followed all your suggestions but once the file was converted the movie is ruined in some places. The strange thing is that when viewed directly from the recorder the videos appear to be ''intact''. Could you help me?

[@jonnyshot_ya]

I think I know the solution. Had the same problem with handbrake. Get VLC. Mine is set to german so i tried to translate the next steps. Go to Media - convert/save - choose your file with glitch - convert/save - convert - Profile Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4) - choose your export location - hit start! You can also batch convert in vlc on windows, not possible on mac os :(

[@JohnDoe-up1us]

Do you still need a tape in the camcorder or do you just rewind and record over the same tape, knowing you have it captured digitally?

[@thedadtris]

You do not need a tape in the compartment when recording to an external device such as this.

[@Flimpi_]

What is the audio like?

[@zoomoutzoomin1000]

I have many tapes from years ago that I need to convert. Is it also possible to transfer from HI8 video recording, what has already been recorded, directly to the card?

[@BryanDelimata]

Yes. If you watch it back in camera and record on the capture card at the same time

[@leretrogeek]

but hi8 is analog, so, the tape apply a special effect/filter that you don't have when you digitize directly...

[@swagwizard4376]

bro i found my dads old dcr-hc26 video cassette recorder, and using this not only lets me convert all his old cassettes of our family Christmases from the early 2000s, but also opens up the door to endless shortfilms

[@anthonydemeo529]

Did you end up getting a capture card and trying to record directly to the sd card instead of converting already written tapes? I’m curious which capture card you got and if it’s working well for this application

[@swagwizard4376]

@@anthonydemeo529 well the camera i had was infamously unreliable and literally broke after recording the first pre recorded tape. (this card can do both, you just hit play on the recorded tape and hit record on the capture card). that said, the capture card completely broke within 30 minutes and we had to return it. now, it could be a fluke, it was running out of battery so i tried plugging it into my computer to charge but i think thats what broke it, so avoiding that might work.

[@KevinBollinger]

so this means i dont need to buy any more tapes right?

[@BryanDelimata]

yeah i don’t even have a tape in my camera anymore

[@DRMZBeatz]

This gotta be cap! My mind is blown I never thought of this

[@AyeYoNino]

Nope it’s legit

[@n0wiii]

so with this can you record tapeless? and also does it show everything on the cam recorders display like the date and stuff or only the actually video?

[@BryanDelimata]

yeah you can go tapeless and on my camera you can chose if the date shows up

[@n0wiii]

@@BryanDelimata hey so i got the wires and the irecord device but when i plugged in the S cable and all the colored ones into it, there wasnt any display showinf from the camera. did you have the same trouble or know how to fix? sorry im just puzzled

[@BryanDelimata]

try keeping a old tape in when using it (don’t actually have to record to it) sometimes it only shows when a tape is in

[@danielmoreau95]

Dude thanks a lot! I have a q. Do you know how to solve the glitchy image on the footage, when i pass the video to my computer, the image gets a glitch

[@flayaplaya]

Hello! I just got this irecord tool today too. Have the same isssues. Look at this video - there is glithes too. I guess no way u can fix it, it just how this tool works, its recording with glitches.

[@anthonycovarrubias4599]

does the capture card makes your vhs quality look smoother??

[@firewhite]

vhs quality is smooth in on of itself it only starts to loose quality as you record over already used tapes, in other words, the capture card will make it look as if you are recording onto a freshly opened vhs tape

[@friendlyinetuser5023]

What is it called?

[@brazysheesh]

On my camcorder display it shows battery life and alerts to put tape in. I was wondering how you got rid of that stuff when recording off the capture card.

[@BryanDelimata]

Check the in camera settings. Might be able to change it or you might have to just put a tape in to get rid of the overlays.

[@reallybigproductions]

Good ol' AVI files

[@jackmiddleton5061]

Does the camcorder need anything in the tape slot with this to work?

[@BryanDelimata]

no mine doesn’t

[@swaranbains8326]

to mitigate this, you can cut the cable and splice it back shorter

[@thickmostaccioli5143]

0:34 What type of cable would I have to use for a Sony CCD-TRV 58?

[@thedadtris]

The clear clicks (generally) come with all the cables you need to hook it up to your Sony camcorder.

[@easyymoneysniper]

there are an overwhelming number of negative reviews on this product from multiple sites ranging from audio/video desync issues, recordings not lasting more than 10 seconds to files being straight up not playable.

[@prod.6ar]

can i use this gadget to record without cassettes for my camera?

[@BryanDelimata]

yes

[@NathanHuiYi]

if the camcorder viewfinder is in black and white, will the capture card still capture video in color?

[@BryanDelimata]

i would assume it would capture in color still

[@thedadtris]

Yes, the viewfinder was made black and white to save money on certain camcorders. Some camcorders have a color viewfinder, then generally cost more (when new). They all record in color, this was the 90's and early 2000's not the 50's lol

[@ranger_1472]

Hey I know this video is 4 months old, but is it possible to work on a Sony dcr-trv460? I'd love to know because I'm looking to purchase one to use in conjunction with the capture card.

[@thedadtris]

Yes, but make sure you get a clear click that can record 720x480 or higher. I'm pretty sure the clear click 2.0 and 3.0 have this quality capability. Some capture devices only capture at 640x480 and the trv460 is higher resolution than that.

[@ranger_1472]

@@thedadtris Thanks! I'll keep that in mind when I get the camcorder.

[@Jay-lf6ox]

My video lags after play back. How can I fix that? I record directly to the device

[@1ksan1997]

so we are completely use only this sd card and don't need the tape anymore?? i don't even think this can be real😮 its so amazing

[@thedadtris]

Yep, but make sure you get the correct clear click or capture device that matches (as good as possible) the quality of the camcorder you want to capture. But yes, no tapes at all.