Sony 8mm camcorders are analog video devices. They lack computer-compatible ports like USB or FireWire, and they record video data on small video cassettes that contain a narrow, 8mm wide, recording tape. You will need a separate video capture device to connect them to your computer. This video capture device converts the analog audio and video to a digital format that your computer can interpret. Because of the relatively low video quality of an 8mm camera, an inexpensive USB-connected capture device should be more than adequate. Writer Bio
