The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Cavv_ on 2025-02-28 17:05:52.
Years ago, I wanted to archive a bunch of old Video8 tapes and some homemade VHS tapes. So I bought the whole setup: windows xp machine, all in wonder capture card, JVC S-VHS player, Sony Hi8 camera, and a TBC (although not a DataVideo TBC-1000, but a Kramer FC-400). Basically the whole Digitalfaq GOAT setup. I even own a Panasonic ES10 dvd recorder to use as a TBC as well.
I got around digitizing the Video8 tapes, but then life happened and I sort of forgot about the VHS tapes. I still own the whole setup though.
Is it now worth it to invest in a VHS-decode setup ($150 or so?)? I get that it is recommended above spending a hundreds or thousands on an S-Video setup. But what is the way if the money is no object? I see some great results with vhsdecode that might trump the s-video setup.