Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

I have a bunch of PAL VHS-C videotapes here that I want to digitize.

When I went home last month I bought, second hand, an Amstrad Videomatic camcorder, excellent condition, only to find that the output connection is very proprietary and I cannot find the appropriate cable anywhere.

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Why do you need a camcorder, you just need a PAL VCR and the adapter cassette. The only problem I found is that the adapters can result in jerky playback, if you really want to do it properly you have to take the tape out of the VHS-C tape and put it in a VHS tape, then it will playback smoothly. But that takes ages with multiple tapes.

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Well..if I had a camcorder then I wouldn't need a VCR and also an adapter.

However either one would do but very difficult finding one in the U.S. for reasonable price.

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

There seem to be a few on ebay, keep buying them until one turns up with a cable?

Surely the other end would be a normal connection to go into the tv? Knowing what comes out that end, can you not fashion your own connector for the other end?

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Normally I would but it's an odd thing on the camera end.

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...psfe0cbf44.jpg

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Is that the standard DIN size? Looks like the same connector the used on their gaming consoles.

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

see if this guy would send you just the cable if he has it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-Am...item3f2f6b652e

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Unfortunately that model didn't have an AV out so no cable..but thanks for the tip.

However I found one up in Seattle...arrgghhh...$30.00 for the cable and $10.00 shipping....

Still maybe I can then sell the camcorder and cable afterwards on ebay...there might be others in my situation.

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

... does anyone have a PAL VHS player?

I brought some VHS tapes over to transfer to DVD ... forgetting about the format difference.

It's not worth renting one ($100/day I'm seeing).. otherwise I'll take them home at Christmas and do it there.

Help?

Re: Does anyone have a PAL VHS-C Camcorder?
 

Sorry...I got my VHS-C system working ok but no PAL VHS player.
You have one back home? They seem to be disappearing fast.