Can i transfer 8mm tape to my imac easily with this? Will I need to purchase any wires to make this work?
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The Canopus requires either a Composite analog input signal (RCA type jacks, left sound, right sound, video) OR "S Video" cable input (also analog), or DV input (digital fire wire). The 8mm tape unit playing the video needs to have cabling output matching what I described above. The imac needs a similar input or an additional adapter is needed. The Video input/output is NTSC or can be adjusted to European PAL.
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I have iMac the Black Magic works great. It plugs into USB port. No complaints from me. I had the same concerns as you. It took me about a year before I broke down an bought the Back Magic.
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It worked great to connect and transfer video from my Sony 8mm Camcorder to my iMac. Should not be an issue with the Panasonic as it supports Firewire and I understand that the interface works great on the Panasonic. You will use iMovie to import the video clips/files.
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I apologize for the late reply. I am unsure if this unit will work with 8MM tapes. I don't believe the actual size is the same.
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That's what I'm using it for to my 2007 MacBook. So as long as the iMac has the combo headphone/toslink jack then it should do the trick. I suggest making sure to get any dust/debris out of the combo jack first as dust will interrupt the signal.
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As long as you have software on the iMac that will capture from the thunderbolt port you should be able to do this. We are using it on Mac Mini's to capture video from SDI and HDMI cameras.
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I am sorry, but I used it with Windows. I can tell you that since it was not compatible with my version, it directed me to the website to download the appropriate version and had no problems afterwards. Sorry I can't help you with the Mac OS, since I do not have it. I can tell you that if it were to work with the Mac OS, it is worth it. I must tell you, quality of sound recorded will depend upon the quality of your cassette tape sound, which is almost obvious, but I thought I should mention it. Good luck in finding your answer :-)
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No. I purchased mine to connect to my external Disk Drives. However I am converting my VHSTapes to DVD'S. Your camcorder is analog Video and has to be converted to Digital video. You may be interested in the attached. It will convert your camcordert so it can be sent to the iMac. It comes with an Installation Disk and it worked like a charm for me. You will have to buy the connecting cables as the leads on the attachment are only about 10" long. It will plug into the USB Port. Good Luck... BobZee... If you decide to buy be sure to order the Mac Version... http://www.roxio.com/enu/promotions/landing/easy-vhs-to-dvd/search/default.html?source=VHSgoog&gclid;=CO6flNqylr0CFa9cMgodDHoAQg No. I purchased mine to connect to my external Disk Drives. However I am converting my VHSTapes to DVD'S. Your camcorder is analog Video and has to be converted to Digital video. You may be interested in the attached. It will convert your camcordert so it can be sent to the iMac. It comes with an Installation Disk and it worked like a charm for me. You will have to buy the connecting cables as the leads on the attachment are only about 10" long. It will plug into the USB Port. Good Luck... BobZee... If you decide to buy be sure to order the Mac Version...... » Read More No. I purchased mine to connect to my external Disk Drives. However I am converting my VHSTapes to DVD'S. Your camcorder is analog Video and has to be converted to Digital video. You may be interested in the attached. It will convert your camcordert so it can be sent to the iMac. It comes with an Installation Disk and it worked like a charm for me. You will have to buy the connecting cables as the leads on the attachment are only about 10" long. It will plug into the USB Port. Good Luck... BobZee... If you decide to buy be sure to order the Mac Version... http://www.roxio.com/enu/promotions/landing/easy-vhs-to-dvd/search/default.html?source=VHSgoog&gclid;=CO6flNqylr0CFa9cMgodDHoAQg « Show Less
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The answer is yes! I bought mine to do the same thing on my Imac, worked great!
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Yes, it should work with no problems. The USB port on the cable is standard size, and it's backward-compatible for previous USB versions. You won't see the speed advantage because your older iMac probably won't support the newer USB transfer speeds, but it should still work with it.
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yes - I download to iPhoto on my iMac using the cable provided; works fine.
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Yes...I just plugged it into my iMac and it woked with no problems. Simple and easy. I love this scanner!
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I don't know why, since in my opinion just the GarageBand app + iRig would be a better option for mac users... But yes -- you just might need the right cable, depending on what you intend to do with it: probably just a cable with a stereo mini-TRS connector (earphone plug type) and a TS or TRS big connector (common guitar-cable plug type), if you want to record from the mac to the recorder.
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I missed the DVD part of the question. It is definitely possible and easy to burn onto a DVD with software. Your imac should've come with iDVD. There are lots of tutorials on youtube and it's easy to learn.
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We use only one with our iMac to expand connectivity and it works great. What you want to do should work fine when you consider each port is completely cloned.
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The iMac will read any files on there just fine, however to add anything from the iMac the flash drive would have to be formatted as FAT (instead of NTFS) so that both computers can save to it. Remember to save anything you need before formatting!
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Seeing as how the iMac has a USB port(technically a USB 3 port, but it is backwards-compatible with USB 2, which is what this cam has), this cam will work with it.