Recording video on camcorders is a great way to preserve precious memories. Many people have copied their videos to VHS and DVD to watch on TV or to share with family and friends. However, with the demise of VCRs and DVD recorders, the most practical way to preserve videos is to upload (transfer) old camcorder videos to a PC.
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The type of camcorder, the connections it has, and the supporting software on the PC determine how videos can be uploaded and saved.
Here's an overview of the recording media a camcorder can use:
Your old camcorder may have one of two types of AV outputs that allow you to connect the camcorder to a computer:
