I have a Sony Handycam Video 8 (CCD-TR610E PAL ) which uses the 8mm tape which is apparently no longer available. This has been replaced by a smaller tape DVM60. Is there a converter available so that I can still use my handycam.?

Mechanical fault. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service centre for Sony. Electro help

I'm glad to inform you that the Camcorder can playback old 8mm tapes.

you can do that with EASYCAP usb2, a camcorder video capture card card " USB Convert VHS Tapes CAMCORDER to DVD Capture 0" , on ebay from wanghaostore. 10$. works perfectly, useful to digitalize VHS tapes too.

Though 8mm filming was and still is the best safest way to make movies Sony have stopped producing 8mm tapes, I use the brand new Digital 8 tapes on my brand new Sony camera, would never dream of going over to Hard drive/SD card/DVD recording cameras as the image will not last as long as it will on 8mm tape.
Also the 8mm cameras are much better made than anything since 2006.
If you type 8mm movie tapes in your search engine you will find 100's of firms still selling your tapes, they will help you choose the right one ok?

Yes It Is Possible.
1. Cable options you can use S-video or RCA.
2. VHS payer that has a recording option. Make sure that it supports the Sony Handycam 8mm.
3. The procedure on how to transfer the 8mm to VHS is the same as how you view your video on the TV.
4. S-video or RCA should be connected on the Handycam and the other end is on the TV.

5. You can follow the instruction on page 27 (Sony Handycam CCD-TRV37)
6. You can also follow page 52 (Sony Handycam CCD-TRV37 )

Go to this Link for the user manual and the full instraction on how to connect the cables.
http://www.derrybryson.com/manuals/Sony/Analog%20-%208mm%20&%20Hi8%20Camcorders/CCD-TRV57.pdf

Hi,
CCD-TRV12 needs standard 8MM tape, it is not Hi-8 camcorder.
Thanks.

I have a Sony Handycam Video 8 ccd-TR330E PAL.
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To the best of my knowledge 8mm VTR's have not been available for some time now. On the other hand there are plenty of Hi8 cameras and players available after market. eBay is a great source. Keep in mind that Hi8 cameras and decks will also play standard 8mm video tapes.
There are also many video tape transfer services that will transfer your 8mm tapes to DVD or other formats of your choice. Just Google "videotape transfer service"

You want to purchase the Handycam CCD-TRV37? If so that is 8mm. If your referring to another camera give me the model and I will let you know. Though I would consider switching over to mini-dv. The quality is alot better and is the standard now so there are many models available.
Thank you,
Lee

No adaptor for 8mm tapes. You need to have Sony camcorder or video-8 player for playback these tapes.