What kind of cord do I need to transfer video files from my video camera, onto my computer?

MiniDV tape = firewire cable and a firewire port on your computer. Hard disc drive and flash memory = USB; a video file conversion utility in your computer may be required. DVD = computer needs a drawer loading DVD drive and a DVD ripper. Analog or DVD (and computer does not have a drawer loader) or miniDV (and the computer does not have a firewire port and no method to add one) = analog/digital bridge and USB or firewire depending on the computer. Need the manufacturer and model number information of the camcorder and the computer.

You need a transfer cable that is compatible with your video camera.. * To get a more detailed and specific answer, perhaps you should ask a more detailed and specific question. Which video camera?!!

I have the DCR-HC46 and it uses miniDV tapes. I use a firewire cord which plugs into the dv out on the camera and into a firewire port on my computer. I had to add the FireWire port because my computer didn't come with one but it was less than $40 from my local computer electronics store. I use StashSpace.Com's video capture software as well. It is free and easy to use. Check it out at http://www.stashspace.com The company also lets you send them tapes for them to transfer to digital $7/tape.

depending on the camera, probably a usb or firewire. usb will look like this http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/SatHawk/USB-cable.jpg with the squarer side inputting into the camera firewire looks like this http://www.hoopee-tech.com/ENGLISH/6C,4C%20IEEE%201394%20FIREWIRE%20CABLES%2010%20firewire%20cable-M,M.jpg smaller side into camera