Monday 25 February 2013

Sony Digital8 Cameras Which Are Compatible with Video8 and Hi8 Playback

One of the most common questions people have when buying a second hand camera to transfer 8mm tapes is:

"Is there a camera which is compatible with all 8mm tape formats?"

The answer is yes - but working out which models are compatible and which aren't can be challenging.

Based on my own experiences and internet research, I have put together the below list of Sony's Digital8 cameras.

Those with an "*" next to the model number will play back Video8 (Standard8) and Hi8 tapes as well as Digital8.

This information is correct to the best of my knowledge, but I still suggest getting confirmation from the seller before buying a camera to ensure it will be compatible.

DCR-TR7000E *
DCR-TR7100E *
DCR-TR8000E *
DCR-TR8100E *
DCR-TRV110E *
DCR-TRV120E *
DCR-TRV125E *
DCR-TRV130E
DCR-TRV140E
DCR-TRV145E
DCR-TRV147E
DCR-TRV210E *
DCR-TRV230E *
DCR-TRV235E *
DCR-TRV238E *
DCR-TRV239E *
DCR-TRV240E *
DCR-TRV241E *
DCR-TRV245E
DCR-TRV250E
DCR-TRV255E
DCR-TRV265E
DCR-TRV270E
DCR-TRV285E
DCR-TRV310E *
DCR-TRV320E *
DCR-TRV325E *
DCR-TRV330E *
DCR-TRV340E *
DCR-TRV341E *
DCR-TRV345E *
DCR-TRV355E *
DCR-TRV356E *
DCR-TRV410E *
DCR-TRV420E *
DCR-TRV430E *
DCR-TRV460E *
DCR-TRV461E *
DCR-TRV480E *
DCR-TRV510E *
DCR-TRV520E *
DCR-TRV525E *
DCR-TRV530E *
DCR-TRV620E *
DCR-TRV720E *
DCR-TRV725E *
DCR-TRV730E *
DCR-TRV738E *
DCR-TRV740E *
DCR-TRV820E *
DCR-TRV828E *
DCR-TRV830E *

Deck only ( No camera )
GV-D200E *
GV-D800E * 


Thanks to Peter Brereton who posted this list originally on the AVForums.com forum.

The original discussion can be found at http://www.avforums.com/forums/camcorders-video-editing/861297-8mm-player.html