2007-09-05 10:05:06 · 3 answers · asked by falloverpete 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
YES- they just don't give out as good a picture as hi-8, but they do work ok.
2007-09-05 10:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking if tapes recorded in the digital 8 format will work a hi8 camcorder for playback, then the answer is an absolute no! (vastly different recording system)
Blank Hi8 tapes are still widely available, Digital 8 can use either Hi8 or Video8 tapes to record digital 8. I have no clue about using D8 branded tapes to record on a Hi8 camera.
I wouldn't risk it, especially as most Hi8 tapes sold these days specify their D8 compatibility, I've never seen a D8 specific tape to actually confirm if they specify Hi8 recording system compatibility.
2007-09-05 20:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Paul R - Dipping my toe back in 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should work. However as i understand it, digital 8 runs at twice the Hi8 speed, so a 1 hour D8 tape should be good for 2 hours in Hi8 mode.
2007-09-06 14:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋