[john70t]

I still have and use a Canon Elura2MC which also utilizes the MiniDV tapes.

It's got a connectable base for a tripod and exporting to VHS tape or s-video.
Both the OEM slim battery and the fat aftermarket still hold a decent charge amazingly enough.
Finding new tapes in stores might be impossible.

There are free capture software available on the net.
-I once bought Studio7 which I really liked, but when I bought the latest Corel Studio version it started doing odd thing to the computer which required reverting. No good. The software seemed too 'inquisitive' and demanding of internet access.
-Windows Movie Maker is simple.
-DaVinci Resolve is very big and powerful for just home movies.

I'm still trying to fix the Win7 1394 card, which is not recognizing and importing resolution video higher than 240 I think.
(It worked better with Win ME which got 640 iirc)
That retroactive software compatibility might be a challenge with Win10 but I don't know.