Converting video cam tape file to digital?

Before I go buy or borrow someone's digital video camera to record a digital video file, I thought I'd ask if my iMac has some ability to translate a video tape file to a digital file? IOW, is there a way to input video from my older camera and then save it as a digital file? (I hope that was clear.)

NoBite
No, you'll need something to convert the analog file into a digital signal. There are various options, among them most recent digital video camera will do this, or you can get something like this:
http://www.miglia.com/products/video/dcscart/index.html
Regards
TD

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