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Why wont my camera connect to my computer or laptop?

Computer wont read Sony Handycam when i connect them via usb?

  • I hav a sony handycam video camera (DCR-TRV285E) and i want to get some footage off of it but when i connect it to the computer/laptop via usb nothing comes up on the computer. I ...show more

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    usb is not a great way to import video. and it most likely won't work with digital 8 since its an old and outdated technology. my suggestion, get a firewire card for your cam (provided this old cam has it!) and try importing that way. they should only cost around $30 to $50 and are easy to install. hope it helps!

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If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder…. Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.

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You need to download and install the driver that came with the camera, if you do not have it you should be able to download it here http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/1656/product/dcr-trv285e/modelfirst?site=hp_en_AP_i at the bottom of the page click proceed.

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