I need to import my old Hi 8 tapes to my computer. I have a USB input &amp; Firewire - what kind of inputs does this camera support?
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Hi Daniel M., this Sony Handycam doesn't support file transfer to a computer. It doesn't have any input jack to connect a USB or a Firewire. Only available jacks are A/V output for viewing videos to a TV or VCR. Ely
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I have a Panasonic camcorder and my new computer has no firewire plug. I was hoping that this wire would work but it doesn't. so why not give it a t so why not give it a try yourself
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I just copied severel 8 mm tapes to dvd with this camera, only has standard av output, no s video or usb connections.
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Depends on your camera. But most digital cameras will connects I have used it with my Logitech webcam, a Panasonic DV camcorder and a JVC camcorder. All connected without problem using both USB and Firewire connections.
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how did work out? I am travelling and I have been trying to download video but with no luck on my laptop(mac G4). I tried the 4 pin to the usb, 4 pin to the 6 Firewire, and a couple other connectors.
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To transfer video to a computer, you need to use the firewire output on the camcorder. Your computer will need to have a firewire input. If you do not have this, then you can buy a firewire card and plug it into an unusued expansion slot in the back of the computer.
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You'll need an analog-to-digital converter, which opens a whole can of worms. You can get something as simple as a XLR to USB cable adapter to a high-definition FireWire, Thunderbolt, or USB 16 channel converter. For a beginner, I'd recommend a two channel A/D converter which includes free recording/editing software, of which there are many. A little bit of further research should yield a number of great options by companies like Avid, Presonus, Focusrite, M-Audio, etc.... Good luck!
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I have another XLR cable that goes to my interface (a gizmo that has six ins and outs both XLR and standard instrument "phone" jacks). To hook that interface up to the computer there is a Firewire cable. It has a Firewire plug on both ends. There is no such animal as a XLR to USB or Firewire. The XLR is a patch cord while USB (or Firewire) carry power and data. My interface is called a Presonus Firebox. I've had it a long time and it works pretty well. Line 6 has some good interfaces too. I am really liking that Behringer pre amp. It's well worth the $50
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It requires a FireWire cable from your camera to your computer. You'll need video editing software to read and extract the tape to digital format. For Mac users, iMovie or Final Cut.
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yes, you can play them with this camera. I recently used it to transfer my old 'Hi8' tapes to digital.
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USB is v3. Firewire is also an option that is built in. I have used this scanner to scan B/W's in medium format (negative to print) from the 70's and 80's and chromes (slides) from my combat tours of Vietnam. It is slick! It is very good at automatic but can be fine tuned for more critical needs in the Pro settings. Extremely versatile and has been a godsend for me in preserving my history.
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has no firewire port but has USB 2.0 when connecting the camera with usb cable indicated on the display is connected to the pc, there you can find who wish to transfer files to the PC. or even the software recognizes the camera to make a direct import. I use iMovie and it works perfectly fine and I use Pinnacle 16 pc likewise have no problem. Greetings.
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Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast... » Read More Thanks Mark. I have since noticed that the owner's manual for what I think is a predecessor camera (Sony HDR-HC1) is available on amazon. It says that that camera can transfer images recorded in HD to a camcorder or other firewire compatible device that records in SD and convert the images to SD. Assuming that's true for this HD3 as well, then even if my computer and TV are not up to HD editing, I could convert the images using my existing camcorder and edit the SD version, while preserving the HD originals for the day my computer and TV can handle them. I have a son who's growing up fast and I'm eager to start capturing images in HD. Any idea whether a 1080p camera is around the corner? « Show Less
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I have it installed in my laptop with Windows 7 64bit. I suppose both operating systems can handle it. If it is your intention to record your old VHS via RCA cable you can use the Pinnacle Studio 14 software included. However if you want to use it to connect your digital camera with firewire cable you better use another software included with the camera such as Sony PMB, not only because Pinnacle is too slow but also because it does not register the dates and other digital information of the recordings.
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I use fire wire. The camera has that port on the back you pc must have a version of fire wire. 4 pin 6 pin and so on.
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Mine didn't work on my PC, either. They were fairly good at trying to help me get it to work, but they gave up and said it must just be a bad one. They send me an alternative software site. I never got it to work. I should have used the Amazon return slip and sent it back. It was a $20 loss. I still haven't found a way to tranfer the Hi8 tapes.
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The output of this camera is on IEEE1394 (firewire). It should be compatible with any computer that has a compatible IEEE1394 input or can have an input card installed into it.