Canon ZR 850 video camera Older camera needing software to download to computer

[KayS]

I've got a trusty ZR 850 mini video cassette recorder and am trying to download the many tapes that I've made, to the computer. Unfortunately, any software I locate online says that its not compatible with my Windows 10 that I'm currently running. Has anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks

[Mark35mmF2]

Hi there,

The easiest way to get the footage from your tapes onto a computer would be through a USB capture device with either a Firewire port or the A/V inputs the camcorder's A/V cable has on one end. This USB capture device would read the camcorder as a video device similar to a webcam from which you can record the footage in realtime with any software that can see a webcam and has a record function.

[KayS]

You mention a USB capture device. What type of device would you suggest?

[Hazel_T]

Hi KayS,

Through Canon support we can only recommend products made by Canon. We do not make USB capture devices through Canon, so there aren't specific ones we can recommend.

[KayS]

Alright, so what can you recommend so that I can download my videos, using Canon products?

Thank you

[rs-eos]

As stated earlier, Canon doesn't make USB capture devices.  You'll need to see what hardware is available for your particular computer and operating system.  e.g. you can search B&H Photo for "USB capture device" and find several possibles.  To include one from Elgato which I believe may work with your computer.

[KayS]

Thank you for your input. I'm against the wall and need to try something.

Mary