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Where can I get PC generic software for a camcorder?

Why cant i connect my dv tape video camcorder to my pc?

  • I have a firewire, my computer doesnt have a 6pin firewire port, but i orders a 6pin female to usb male adapter. is it junk? should i just get a firewire card and install it? or do i need a software? cause when i plug in my camcorder with the firewire through the adapter, and into usb , and its saying the driver isnt installing properly, and i guess my pc isnt recognizing it. i just want to be able to edit videos from my dv tapes.

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    People either don't read the Questions or they dont have a clue about tape based cameras. you have two options, 1 send you tapes to a company to have them put onto DVD for you if you dont have to many then its not that expensive around $10 per tape. Personally I would if you dont have many send them off but instead of putting them on DVD I would get them to put them onto an external drive so that you have the originals (Tapes) and a backed up copy of them, so you can edit them yourself. 2 look in second hand stores/shops. you may be able to pick up a cheap camera from them, as long as you did not record any of your video in LP you will be ok, and do it yourself.

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Irregardless of what computer you own, be it laptop or tower, they sell cards and such that can give yo that IEEE1394 port, for under $60 in most cases. DV to USB does not work because transfer speeds for USB are way too slow. If used, you will find either your audio or your video will transfer, not both. Get a Proper IEEE1394 port installed in your computer, You will find when you hook a DV camcorder to your IEEE1394 port in your computer by Firewire, you have the worlds best webcam hooked to your computer. when hooked up, turned on, Your DV camcorder will do anything a webcam does.

Palladini

Haven't tried but have read from most answers that the firewire to USB adapter doesn't work ... which is logical as these are different technologies... softwares neither. Best would be to install a firewire card.

TiddiVisual

" is it junk?" Yes! Firewire to USB converters don't work! Installing a firewire card is your best option. They're cheap and readily available.

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