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The Sony TR-101 camcorder has composite video and line level audio in and out. One set of jacks switchable between in and out. Might have S-video connector, too... don't exactly remember. It has no digital out.
The Sony DCR-TRV520 Digital8 camcorder has switchable analog I/O as well. In addition, it has "DV"/Firewire I/O (iLink). It will allow playback of Analog Hi8 tapes directly to a digital computer input. (Worth the price of admission right there...) It will also do analog/digital pass-thru transcoding.
These are the only units I'm personally familiar with. I've used the Sony "pro" Hi8 machines, which were devoid of tuners and timers. Don't know of any still kicking around.
You're facing supply/demand issues in pricing on working equipment. For example, I have a great NEC VC-N70EU Beta Hi-Fi machine that was retired for format reasons, not because of failure. I'm sure it needs some service now, but it's not going out the door for $20, because they don't make 'em anymore. If I have a project where I need it, I'll resurrect it... and then the "pry it outta my hands" price will be quite high, because they don't make 'em anymore, it works, and I "just needed it last week."
Best bet is to keep an eye on CL, and be prepared for some tweaking once you find it.
Good luck!
Chip
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