Older cameras

[Steve Robertson]

Here's a question for the experienced video pros. The market for the 
better used digital camcorders seems to be strong. You rarely see any 
bargain prices. But if you go to the "Professional Video" section of 
eBay, you can find some high quality cameras at good prices. The ones 
from the recent past often have 3 2/3" CCDs, but record on SVHS or Hi8. 
Going back before the advent of CCDs, you find broadcast quality 
cameras with 3 tubes.

If someone wanted to set up a studio on a shoestring, would it be 
possible to take one of these older cameras and run an analog video 
output through an outboard analog to digital converter? How would the 
resolution of this jury rig compare to modern integrated digital 
camcorders?

Steve R.