Inability to import  Analog video (video 8) to iMovie HD

I have analog videos (video 8) which I can not import to iMovieHD but can import the analog video (Hi 8). Any suggestions?
Thanks.
iMac 10.4.3
iMovie 5.0.1 (v99)

Hullo Ernieluc - very pleased that your problem is solved.
I am interested that you have been able to use 'pass-through' to import your analogue video. Did you have to have a tape in your camera, or were you able to do it with no tape?

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