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The iLink (Firewire) connector is a digital pathway. &nbsp;It needs digital input. &nbsp;So you need to be able to digitize your video.<br />
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Have you thought about using a video capture card - this will take an analogue signal (video) and digitize it.
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The iLink (Firewire) connector is a digital pathway.  It needs digital input.  So you need to be able to digitize your video.

Have you thought about using a video capture card - this will take an analogue signal (video) and digitize it.

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I currently have a Sony Viao laptop. &nbsp;My question is concerning the iLink. &nbsp;Is there a cable I can buy so I can transfer my 8mm tapes to my laptop or do I have to buy a digital video camera?
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I currently have a Sony Viao laptop.  My question is concerning the iLink.  Is there a cable I can buy so I can transfer my 8mm tapes to my laptop or do I have to buy a digital video camera?

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