Expert: John Oliverio - 3/16/2009

Question
I have a Panasonic digital video camcorder model number PV-DV102 that uses mini DV tapes. I have read online that the adapters used to convert these to a VHS tape will not work. Is there anywhere that I can have these converted to DVDs? I can't do this myself-too illiterate about technology.

Answer
Patricia,

I really can't get specific because I don't know what city or country you are in.  However, most camera shops offer this service.  They usually will have to send it away to have it done.  I'm in the U.S. and it usually commands around $20 USD.  In the U.S. you could try Ritz Camera.  In the U.K. you could try Jessops.  And in Western Canada there is London Drug.  You could also find a place on-line and send via post.  Google the phrase "mini-dv to DVD conversion" and see if there is anyplace that you find interesting.

Hope this helps.


John