Video input from VHS?

I have an iBook G4 12" and have a need to get images off of VHS. Not having done this before, I was wondering what the best (and least expensive) means of doing so would be in terms of hardware and software.
Many thanks for any ideas, and apologies if this is a blindingly obvious query.

markbwilson, Welcome to the discussion area!
You essentially need a device to convert analog video from your VHS deck to a DV (digital video) stream.
One solution is to get an inexpensive mini-DV camcorder with digital pass through. This will allow you to connect the analog video out from the VHS player to the analog video ports on the camcorder. Then the camcorder will connect to your iBook via a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable. You can then use iMovie to capture the video.
Another solution is to buy a dedicated analog video/DV converter box.
I prefer the first solution since you will also end up with a mini-DV camcorder to use.

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