DESCRIPTION

Like all the Digital8 camcorders, the Sony CCD-TRV510 is a bit larger than comparable mini DV camcorders. But the extra size buys you backward compatibility with your existing Hi8 or 8mm videotapes, however. Add a computer with IEEE 1394 FireWire or i.LINK and you have a direct path to load your old analog video onto your PC in the DV format. Then, once you've digitized your 8mm video, you're ready for nonlinear editing.