How do I digitise my old MiniDV tapes?
Q
I have a few old MiniDV tapes that I’d like to transfer to my laptop. How can I do this?
John Rose
A There are numerous elements involved in this process, so we’ll have to talk in general terms – but what you want to achieve isn’t all that difficult.
First, you’ll need a MiniDV camcorder or player to play the tapes. If you haven’t kept your original one, use a website like Facebook Marketplace or eBay to pick up a second-hand model.