Transfer video from a non digital camcorder

Wondering if there is any way to transfer video from my Hi8 camcorder to the Mac?

Just to add to the fine advice already posted above. The best way is to use a minidv camcorder with digital pass thru feature.
Or you can use a media converter as mentioned. Canopus makes some great converters.
Sony no longer makes these but you may be able to find a sony DA1 or DA2 on ebay if you are lucky.
This link/s may also help:
http://www.macworld.com/2004/05/features/fromvhstodvd/
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4012568&#4012568
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4149055&#4149055
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=4468918&#4468918

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