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What are some possible uses for a video camera?

Im on windows vista and my camera is a sony digital video camera and it uses mini dv tapes?

  • what do i do if i have not got the software package that came with the camera to put my vids onto my computer? is there a way of getting or downloading it?

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    I have heard that Vista may have a compatibility problem with firewire. You might be able to download the software at the sony website. You can also use Windows Movie Maker, but first you need a firewire connection. 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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a miniDV vcam must be FIREWIRE**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing (VES)* software while vcam is on playback. Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase ** (Vcam/4pin->CABLE->PC (4/ 6pin?), check the firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, procure firewire card: pci for pc or pcmia for laptop (Google). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire Almost all camcorder drivers are packaged w/ the operating system (OS - Vista) for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate video editing app accdg. to need & skill level http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/powerdirector-review.html video editing process - Vista >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm 1. Import from vcam** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations->saves video to Imported Media 2. Edit- drag/drop media files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles 3. Publish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project* ** file 4. Share-burn to DvD - open Windows DvD maker

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