Converting VHS to a digital format

n_aditya · 4th July 2007, 16:09

Hi all,

Was wondering if it's worthwhile converting VHS (video cassette) recordings into DVD as i have a huge collection of TV programmes that were taped here in India and abroad.

My local dvd guy charges 300 bucks per conversion (for a dvd of 3 hrs) which i found to be VERY expensive.

I wanted to check if any of you have done any such conversions.

What are the pro's and con's? Does the conversion affect the quality of the recorded content? any suggestions?

Please do not suggest converting to vcd as it turns out that i have a huge collection of vhs tapes and conversion to dvd is more desirable.

Looking forward to some replies. thanks everyone.

spadival · 4th July 2007, 16:26

Question is.. Are you actually going to watch those TV programs again???

I would reserve DVD conversion for family/home video stuff that were recorded on VHS, so that fungus doesnt eat them away.

The quality would vary on what setup the DVD person uses. Ask him to demo the stuff he has done already (for other customers).

DieselFan · 4th July 2007, 20:18

VHS has a high resolution and better quality pictures than a VCD hence it is always recommended to go for a DVD conversion than a VCD conversion. Yes you need to keep in mind parameters you set up for DVD recording should be of medium to high quality.

ptushar · 25th November 2018, 19:34

Hi. I have a collection of the older VHS and MiniDV tapes. These were cassettes that you played in a VCR or VCP (Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player). I want to convert these to digital formats like MP4 or similar. I have tried in vain to look for someone or any studio which does this.

I stay in Pune. For those in Pune (or Mumbai), are you aware of someone who can help me convert these to the newer digital formats? Alternatively, is there is DIY kit for doing this?

Mods: In case these is already a thread on this topic, then please assist in merging this thread with that discussion.

s4ch · 25th November 2018, 21:47

Hi, I had done this sometime back but it was from mini-cassettes (used in old handycams) to mp4. The person who did this is located off B.T. Kawde road and he did a pretty good job. I believe he should be able to do VHS tapes conversion as well. I don't remember the shop name and don't have a phone number, but from memory I believe this is the exact (or almost exact) location: https://goo.gl/maps/JtmsLFyHX7D2

Hope that helps.

ptushar · 26th November 2018, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by s4ch

I don't remember the shop name and don't have a phone number, but from memory I believe this is the exact (or almost exact) location: https://goo.gl/maps/JtmsLFyHX7D2

Thanks for this. I will try and aim to locate this guy this Saturday. In case you do recollect his name or the name of the shop then please do PM me.

4th July 2007, 16:09	#1
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Converting VHS to a digital format Hi all, Was wondering if it's worthwhile converting VHS (video cassette) recordings into DVD as i have a huge collection of TV programmes that were taped here in India and abroad. My local dvd guy charges 300 bucks per conversion (for a dvd of 3 hrs) which i found to be VERY expensive. I wanted to check if any of you have done any such conversions. What are the pro's and con's? Does the conversion affect the quality of the recorded content? any suggestions? Please do not suggest converting to vcd as it turns out that i have a huge collection of vhs tapes and conversion to dvd is more desirable. Looking forward to some replies. thanks everyone.
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4th July 2007, 16:26	#2
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Question is.. Are you actually going to watch those TV programs again??? I would reserve DVD conversion for family/home video stuff that were recorded on VHS, so that fungus doesnt eat them away. The quality would vary on what setup the DVD person uses. Ask him to demo the stuff he has done already (for other customers).
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4th July 2007, 20:18	#3
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	VHS has a high resolution and better quality pictures than a VCD hence it is always recommended to go for a DVD conversion than a VCD conversion. Yes you need to keep in mind parameters you set up for DVD recording should be of medium to high quality.
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25th November 2018, 19:34	#4
ptushar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 348 Thanked: 267 Times	Convert VHS and MiniDV tapes to Digital formats Hi. I have a collection of the older VHS and MiniDV tapes. These were cassettes that you played in a VCR or VCP (Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Player). I want to convert these to digital formats like MP4 or similar. I have tried in vain to look for someone or any studio which does this. I stay in Pune. For those in Pune (or Mumbai), are you aware of someone who can help me convert these to the newer digital formats? Alternatively, is there is DIY kit for doing this? Mods: In case these is already a thread on this topic, then please assist in merging this thread with that discussion.
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25th November 2018, 21:47	#5
s4ch BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pune; Wales Posts: 389 Thanked: 641 Times	Re: Convert VHS and MiniDV tapes to Digital formats Hi, I had done this sometime back but it was from mini-cassettes (used in old handycams) to mp4. The person who did this is located off B.T. Kawde road and he did a pretty good job. I believe he should be able to do VHS tapes conversion as well. I don't remember the shop name and don't have a phone number, but from memory I believe this is the exact (or almost exact) location: https://goo.gl/maps/JtmsLFyHX7D2 Hope that helps.
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