How do I transfer mini DV to computer?

How to transfer videos from a mini dv tape camcorder to a computer?

  • i have a sony mini dv handycam that uses tape's (model DCR-HC20) and i have videos that i need to transfer to my computer but i dont know how and i only have the usb cable someone please help.

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    Your USB cable to the camcorder is JUNK. It will not transfer audio and video. Just one or the other, not both You need a firewire (IEEE1394) card ($25 to 30) for the computer and a firewire cable (less than 10) to be able to transfer video to your computer.

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The DCR-HC20 doesn't have USB streaming so it won't transfer video or audio via USB - it has to be firewire.

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