it would be nice if the speaking person cleaned his nose before he started recording. HOWEVER thanks for the info. the 4pin and 6pin cables was actually big help here for me.
HELLO THERE AND THANKS FOR THE INFO THAT YOU HAD ON YOUR CHANELL ABOUT Chroma Key "videoson your youtube". i WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU U HOW? CAN I THIS IS ME? AGAIN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO ASK U ONE MORE Q FOR TODAY. what is the best way to RENDER HD/HQ VIDEOS for playing back on TV station , that is what they asked me and to recorded back to my HD TAPe Back Into My HD camera. but to recorded back into Tape after i rendered the HD/HQ Video. Please help me the bestway you can. Thanks again.
If anyone can take the time to read this and help me I would appreciate it.>>>>Ok so my problem is that I'm trying to Transfer videos to my Editing software " MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Plus" with a fire wire. >>SO I try but it keeps saying "Could Not Connect to Selected Device" (Yes it is connected) I tryd this the this with 2 Different cameras; One cassette and the other Mini dv... But no matter what it doesn't connect directly to my editing software????? HELP :S
I have an old sony tvr20 and it has a memory stick and that only takes photos... how would I transfer the tapes to my computer and no firewire port???
hey, i dont have a firewire port on my computer. If i buy a firewire to usb cable (firewire end into camcorder and usb end into computer). Would this work? If not do you know of any other ways? Thanks
hey, i have a sony camcorder and since i dont have a laptop to plug in the iLink cable (firewire cable) i have to buy a 4-pin to 6-pin then i can plug it into my computer and it will work? is this write? Thanks
@lindaking64 I'm a big Mac user and I love Mac! Yes, it's even easier to convert from MiniDV but you still gonna need firewire cable. And you need to make sure that your Mac got the firewire port. You import your movie from MiniDV camera using iMovie.
are all 4 pin to 4 pin cables the same? In other words, their not a combination of male to male, male to female, female to female ends, right? I have a Sony DCR-HC90E Handycam and a Dell Inspiron E1705 laptop.
@ussprinceton2004 - The bottom line is this, you will need "Firewire" cable (4-pin for laptop or 6-pin for desktop) to do the conversion from your MiniDV to your computer that is provided that your computer (whether laptop or desktop) got the firewire port. As far as I know, its always 4-pin or 6-pin both end. No combined 4 and 6 pin. USB will not work either!
New laptops do NOT have a Firewire socket, mine does'nt so i have to transfer to DVD first then load the dvd to my laptop & re-encode from that to my laptop!
@chriswalkeronline - You will a reader for those minidv's and make sure your player is compatible to play those tapes. eBay will be your next option and just find any used minidv cameras.
@gus361 - you could only get the same output to whatever video quality you got on your tape when you convert it to computer file. But there are some software that you could enhance your video quality.
when i connect my firewire device (panasonic pv gs 120) to my computer, NOTHING happens. no beeping, nothing. When I go into device manager, I can see that there is
"IEEE 1394 OHCI Compliant Bus Host Controllers" so there is a firewire card..
I have old Sony DCR-TRV30 and i cannot connect my camera to my computer using USB cable. Plus when i turn to video mode on my camera, blue screen appears and i cannot play back the tape... im so pissed right now
@U07110743 - Aahh... the curse of Windows (that's why I use Mac now)...blue screen normally indicates your computer is not fast enough to handle video files. Video files requires large memory and fast processors. You might get lucky occassionally but that "blue screen" will always be there plus there could other system problem in your computer.
@vidwebwiz Thanks man i managed to find out what was wrong with it and I could transfer tape to my laptop now. Thanks a lot for this video :) subscribed
If you use a USB, that will make the video quality of your video very crappy, USB is best used for cameras with memory cards or chips. Videos in Mini DV format must be transferred through a Firewire cable to keep the good quality of video you shot.
So your video was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!! But I have a question, I ran to Best Buy to buy myself a firewire 4 pin to 6 pin so that I could download all of my tapes and they said I don't need it...all I need is my USB cable that came with my camera to transfer to my computer. Well I have been trying it all night and no luck. :( Do you have to have a firewire cable?? And do you suggest using a memory card in the future instead of tapes??
@mineralrevolution -Im glad that my tutorial video is kinda helpful to you. By the way, what particular brand/model is your camcorder? Yes and those Best Buy folks might be right sometimes. It all depends on your camcorder's model. Are you sure if it has firewire? Because if it has firewire..thats what u need to transfer the video file to your PC. USB's will only transfer your picture files. But today's new camcorder all you need is USB that's what they probably mean.
@vidwebwiz My Camera does have a DV port like in your video. Its the JVC Digital Still FUnction 800X Digital Zoom. Its almost 4 years old, but in electronics that means its ancient. So should I get a 4 pin to 6 pin to transfer the video from the tapes and then just start using a memory card after that so I can transfer everything easier? I am thinking that I want to be done with the little mini tapes.
@mineralrevolution - That should be a 4-pin coming from your camera. Now it depends on your PC though. Some PC have both 4 and 6 pin ports. You could tell the difference between the 2 ports. 4 pin way smaller than the 6-pin. Its not just in Best Buy that you could buy this "firewire" cable. Wal-mar or Radioshack might even carry them. Just be very careful on the way you coil this cable, they get damaged easily. Once you have your videos converted, switch to memory card.
@mineralrevolution - continuation... actually, the minidv on the tutorial is the only cam on tapes I used. There's so many simpler and even cheaper that are using memory cards. Of course, your goal should be to convert all those pictures on tapes transferred to a picture file (ie..mp4,avi,mov,wmv). By the way, I prefer mp4 and mov for converted files. Hope that helps!
@Lakai808 - USB port in your camera if it also has firewire port won't work to for your video file editing.That's especially true if you're camera is the MiniDV type. USB's only for picture file manipulations. And thanks chunkyboy90 for reinstating about that USB and Firewire difference.
ok,i have more questions,can you help me with please?..i don't get it about diference between firewire and usb...also i already look into my computers desktop and latop and they don't have the firewire port,my camcorder has a pin4 , i understand that i have to buy a cable firewire and also a firewire port.rigth?so any firewire port with one end pin 4 or 6 will be ok and this will be conected to my usb?..sorry to botter you..
@DUYEMI - USB is a completely different port from Firewire port. 4pin port (Firewire) is normally found on laptops for its compact feature. Now if you don't have a firewire port for your "desktop" now you're out of luck (sorry). I don't even recommend going thru the pain and stress of installing additional firewire port especially if youre not really computer/hardware expert. I dont even mess with that stuff.
Can you recommend a cheap sony camcorder that I can use ( and where to find it) just to transfer my mini dvs to my lap top? I dont have a cam corder. I have an old Sony Vio laptop w/Windows XP & Movie Maker. Want to transfer some of my old shows. Thanks!
@pfcruiser The camcorder you need doesn't have to be Sony. It's probably just the brand of your minidv tapes is Sony? The best place I could recommend for you to get real cheap/affordable for minidv camcorder is eBay. Go to eBay, type "minidv camcorder" and there are some about $75 give or take shipping. Double to make sure that it's still fully functional. Some of them are just listed for parts. Make sure u got firewire port in your PC too.
@MohonaTvCanada It looks like that you got a better camera than your computer :). XL2 got both RCA and firewire port right? But since your computer doesn't have the firewire port, I would recommend using VHS To DVD 3.0 Deluxe (about $60) software/hardware to connect your camera to your laptop's USB port. The connection should be in the manual of that software. I hope that helps. goodluck!
@vidwebwiz > Thanks for your reply. Can i use USB cable instead of FireWire ? I just found USB cable in eBay but not sure if i can use it on my XL2. Please let me know as it really appreciate. :)
i used to hav a mini dv camcorder but i dont hav anymore how can i transfer old camcorder's tapes to pc ? do i hav to buy same camcorder or i can transfer them with any mini dv camcorder ?
@AhlesunnatUK - Are they VHS tape format? If so, you could just use a VCR to connect to a analog - digital converter device then to your PC. It's a little bit more tedious for analog video tapes.
S-video is for video output. You have the Hi-8 format tapes which is also analog. You need to have a device converter that you could get from Best Buy or sometimes RadioShack. You need to connect this between your PC and camcorder. It's a little bit more complicated for the hookup.
I really appreciate your information. Your step-by-step directions have been so easy to follow that it took only a minute to transfer my videos. Also, thanks for the graphics.
Far too slow in explaining the procedure. We have only limited download per month and this is a waste of that precious allowance. tidy up the presentation and re do it. too many word whispers, e.g. "arr,arrr,arr" No problems with your accent, this is the WORLD wide web, not the American wide web.
It seems like my DV connector on my camcoreder is broken. I see a pin in the dv connector that is not in the connector anymore, is their another solution to get it on my laptop? like another device i can put in my tape and connect with a firewire cable?
i need to know how to transfer video from the normal video tapes that they used up to about 10 years ago, could you help me with that please. i have a load of weird home movies for example a video of the time i was at my grandads farm and a cow's head got stuck between two trees, those kindof videos get loads of views so if you dont mind helping me? thanks :-)
@Friday2Sunday1996 -do u have vhs tapes or other format?Anyway, you could convert those using computer conversion programs and softwares (some computer knowledge required).What I could recommend is getting a Aiptek 1080p camcorder and that's I use too. No program required or computer needed. Cables/adaptors from your VHS(assuming u got vhs) player to Aiptek camera, press playa in VCR then press record in Aiptek...bam!! You got converted videos.
@vidwebwiz But i heard that if you get a usb driver for the camera. the adapter from fire wire to usb will work. its a 4 pin cable to 6 pin. the adapter is a female 6 pin to usb.
I did a little research myself. And this what I found. "Firewire (IEEE 1394) and USB (Universal Serial Bus) are two separate high-speed bus technologies that allow multiple devices to be connected to a computer. The 2 technologies are not integrated, and it is not possible to connect a USB device to a Firewire port either directly. A Firewire to USB adapter cable for transferring digital video (DV) is available from at least one manufacturer, but it can be expensive and difficult to find". ok?
@vidwebwiz im 13..i have no idea what that means. does it mean it works? because i bought one. And i want to know if it was a waste of money. I dont have a firewire port on any computer at my house and i have four different computers.
ok young wiz...I haven't used any adapters so Im not sure if that would work to what u got since I havent come across such adapter. I know what I said is not much help. Can u try to see if its gonna work, if not, can you return the item? Fair enough?
i need help my dv camera doesnt have a firewire port so i cant do this and i also tried inputing the video into the tv and burning it straight to a dvd but this also doesnt work because my computer does not read the dvd for some reason i need help. if anyone knows i will be hugly gratful
What brand & model of dv camera you got? You see, the firewire port is what synchronize your camera's control to your computer. But tell me the brand and model of your DV camera.
USB is completely different from firewire cable. If you go to Wal-mart or preferably Radioshack and ask for firewire cable to see what they look like.
Your camera might be one of those that Windows Movie won't just recognize for whatever reason. Did that model comes w/ MotionDV software w/c might be your way to connect to PC.Another step might be to use the compatibility test if you got Windows 7.
It appears I do not have the 1394 firewire input on my pc. After calling the support team they tell me my compaq presario does not have it. It is several years old maybe about 8 yrs old desktop. what now.
I have this camera, it would be a lot easier if they would just put a usb on every camera, it seems like an obvious solution to everyones questions and complaints. But thats just me.
USB cannot transfer enough data for real-time video capture. Not too mention how much longer it would take with USB. That is why they all use firewire ports.
@youtripitrip Well, first of all, i dont know why, but there are copyright problems with that. And firewire is DESIGNED for video, which would make it 100x better quality and much smoother than usb.
So I have a NEW sony vgnsr220j computer with Vista!! and a NEW sony HC-52 mini dv tape camcorder the computer streams video excellently, but when I tried to download video the computer blue screens and shuts down any solutions yet to the sony issue?? so now what do I do I want to be able to down load into the new sony, would windows 7 stop the bluescreening and download???? or has sony come with a solution, ????????? Any help answers solutions or anything?
I never thought of doing that but I think it would be more efficient just getting your pictures loaded in your computer. And then do all the video and pictures editing in your Windows Movie maker.
What are you trying to do if you want to upload the pic to your minidv?
does the tapes have to be full to be able to transfer the videos? em really an idiot when it comes to this i just got my new sony handycam DCR-HC54E and i cant seem to figure out how to transfer it to my laptop i tried everything even my usb is new.. give me some tips here please..
No. You could transfer the video into your computer whether the minidv tape is full or just a couple of seconds clips. Take Note - You have to use your i.link(firewire) NOT the USB port (as what mentioned in the video tutorial). USB is only for the picture file. So you will need a FIREWIRE cable. Just check your videocam and laptop for the right size whether it's 4 or 6-pin on each end. To be sure, take your laptop and camcorder to Bestbuy and show them what you got.
It really depends on the PC if firewire port is included. That's before buying a PC to ask the rep what features you will need for your video editing needs.
My major problem is that MovieMaker doesn't recognize my camcorder. I go to available devices, and it only lists the ATi T200 AvStream as a device, not my camera, so I can't encode. It's my uncle's canon ZR85, and neither of us have the camcorder software, is that why it won't work?
your going to have to get one installed. It could be anywhere from $20 to $100 probably. go to best buy and ask about it. they can send a guy out to set you up
Looking at my camcorder, I dont have a firewire cable connector, but I do have the type of connection that I use on my other electronics which has a usb on the other end. Will this work with windows movie maker?
Whats the brand/model of your minidv camcorder? no instruction from the manual for the type of cabling u could use to transfer your videos? So what kinds of ports you have on your camcorder?
If you have a MiniDV camcorder, you should have some sort of port with it to do your transfer. As long as Movie Maker could detect your camera, you should be able to do this transfer.
Ok...right after i sent you that last email, I did find my firewire port and did download my movie unto my computer but in real time. Cant I fast forward and have it record in ff mode? How do I make it record faster?
Ok Dave, so that's good then if you have successfully transferred your video to your computer...in real time. Which brings me to question about transferring your files faster, guess what? That's the big disadvantage of MiniDV, you can't transfer file except in real time mode only. The only difference between VHS and MiniDV is MiniDV's are digital. That's why I never hesitated to switch to HDD camcorders where you could transfer video files in file format.
how do i fix the quality of my dvds i transferred it to my computer but then when i made a cd it won't play on my DVD player and quality is really bad
my pc does not have a 6 pin firewire port, but my apple laptop does. Does the apple come with video software like windows? Can I buy a fireire port to install into my pc?
How about a 4 pin-port on your PC? Because you could also get a 4-pin firewire for both ends. That will work too. For apple, it's actually better in fact I love my mac. When it comes to video manipulation..Mac is awesome. The software you could use to import videos to your Mac is via iMovie. And the latest version is iMovie09 where you just get the iLive09. The video transfer in Mac is even a lot smoother. That's why I rarely use PC when Im doing my video editing.
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SuperAvi06 1 day ago
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hey man does it matter if i buy a pci card thats 400mbps or 800mbps? will it affect video quality with the 400mbps one?
charlesgramm 1 month ago
OOOHHHH my GOOOSHHH this is boring!!!! Stop rambling and just tell us what to do.
CentervilleMacLab 1 month ago
new solutiion.... buy a new canon handycam o.e
AqwAkira 2 months ago
it would be nice if the speaking person cleaned his nose before he started recording. HOWEVER thanks for the info. the 4pin and 6pin cables was actually big help here for me.
MultiYanek 3 months ago
There s not much left of firewire,why is there anybody out here explaning an alternative wway to connect mini dv to laptops?
Even in computer stores they can t really help you.Only Apples comp. have still fire wire or ?
woodyshade 3 months ago
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woodyshade 3 months ago
I don't get why people use Microsoft Sam to narrate their videos.
Nolament 3 months ago
HELLO THERE AND THANKS FOR THE INFO THAT YOU HAD ON YOUR CHANELL ABOUT Chroma Key "videoson your youtube". i WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU U HOW? CAN I THIS IS ME? AGAIN THAT I WOULD LIKE TO ASK U ONE MORE Q FOR TODAY. what is the best way to RENDER HD/HQ VIDEOS for playing back on TV station , that is what they asked me and to recorded back to my HD TAPe Back Into My HD camera. but to recorded back into Tape after i rendered the HD/HQ Video. Please help me the bestway you can. Thanks again.
KurdishTV4 3 months ago in playlist Slide Show
can you put mini dv to any pc?
89tinkerbutt 4 months ago
Hi .. is there any way to transfer video from DV tape to computer without
1.) FIREWIRE as I don't have this slot in my computer.
2.) PCMCIA card
Thanks
kumarde3 4 months ago
Thank you!!!!
FXTutorials100 4 months ago
Very helpful, thank you!!!
SingingGurl128 4 months ago
can i put my mini-dv tape directly to the cd-rom?
jsparkleprincess 6 months ago
I have a camcorder that takes mini dv and I want to upload them to my computer but my computer doesn't have a firewire port . . what should I do??
SparksKvon 6 months ago
If anyone can take the time to read this and help me I would appreciate it.>>>>Ok so my problem is that I'm trying to Transfer videos to my Editing software " MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Plus" with a fire wire. >>SO I try but it keeps saying "Could Not Connect to Selected Device" (Yes it is connected) I tryd this the this with 2 Different cameras; One cassette and the other Mini dv... But no matter what it doesn't connect directly to my editing software????? HELP :S
bloodykorn88 7 months ago
What if i dont have a firewire port on my computer then what?
skate4fun385 7 months ago
i wish that would help. good job though on your presentation . i needed a t5 line to connect to my desktop
rebafan55249 7 months ago
how do I know what pin my computer is? THANKS
LovinMenudo 7 months ago
what about a normal usb cable? it still fits in my camcorder
LovinMenudo 7 months ago
I have an old sony tvr20 and it has a memory stick and that only takes photos... how would I transfer the tapes to my computer and no firewire port???
RoderickSwayz 7 months ago 5
wow, that took a while to talk about the 4 pin to 4 pin crap. but thanks anyway
waLTron52 7 months ago
how i have the software?
Carmixnet 8 months ago
hey, i dont have a firewire port on my computer. If i buy a firewire to usb cable (firewire end into camcorder and usb end into computer). Would this work? If not do you know of any other ways? Thanks
xXDollaXx 8 months ago
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SuperCoolDude2014 9 months ago
hey, i have a sony camcorder and since i dont have a laptop to plug in the iLink cable (firewire cable) i have to buy a 4-pin to 6-pin then i can plug it into my computer and it will work? is this write? Thanks
xXDollaXx 9 months ago
I dont have a firewire port on my computer soo can i buy something to convert the videos???? please help.
project58skater 10 months ago
is anybody missin the 6 pin connection on there desktop?
TheMrtimaay 10 months ago
Hey! thanks thanks thanks for the video! ONe quesiton: is the same if I have a Mac computer??? Thanks in advance!
lindaking64 11 months ago
@lindaking64 I'm a big Mac user and I love Mac! Yes, it's even easier to convert from MiniDV but you still gonna need firewire cable. And you need to make sure that your Mac got the firewire port. You import your movie from MiniDV camera using iMovie.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
are all 4 pin to 4 pin cables the same? In other words, their not a combination of male to male, male to female, female to female ends, right? I have a Sony DCR-HC90E Handycam and a Dell Inspiron E1705 laptop.
ussprinceton2004 11 months ago
@ussprinceton2004 - The bottom line is this, you will need "Firewire" cable (4-pin for laptop or 6-pin for desktop) to do the conversion from your MiniDV to your computer that is provided that your computer (whether laptop or desktop) got the firewire port. As far as I know, its always 4-pin or 6-pin both end. No combined 4 and 6 pin. USB will not work either!
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
New laptops do NOT have a Firewire socket, mine does'nt so i have to transfer to DVD first then load the dvd to my laptop & re-encode from that to my laptop!
ghosthunternumberone 11 months ago
@ghosthunternumberone - You need DVD ripper to convert from DVD video file to computer file.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
@vidwebwiz I actually dont i use AVS video converter!!
ghosthunternumberone 11 months ago
I have a stack of tapes mini dv and no camera... is there a cheap read only device to get the information off the tapes onto my computer?
chriswalkeronline 1 year ago 12
@chriswalkeronline - You will a reader for those minidv's and make sure your player is compatible to play those tapes. eBay will be your next option and just find any used minidv cameras.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
so is the quality better when recorded on tape?
gus361 1 year ago
@gus361 - you could only get the same output to whatever video quality you got on your tape when you convert it to computer file. But there are some software that you could enhance your video quality.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
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Hi,
when i connect my firewire device (panasonic pv gs 120) to my computer, NOTHING happens. no beeping, nothing. When I go into device manager, I can see that there is
"IEEE 1394 OHCI Compliant Bus Host Controllers" so there is a firewire card..
Please help, I've been trying for over 4 hours
spicychicken1661 1 year ago
Hey can you help me on something?
I have old Sony DCR-TRV30 and i cannot connect my camera to my computer using USB cable. Plus when i turn to video mode on my camera, blue screen appears and i cannot play back the tape... im so pissed right now
U07110743 1 year ago
@U07110743 - Aahh... the curse of Windows (that's why I use Mac now)...blue screen normally indicates your computer is not fast enough to handle video files. Video files requires large memory and fast processors. You might get lucky occassionally but that "blue screen" will always be there plus there could other system problem in your computer.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
@vidwebwiz I have a question... My GR-SMX265u uses a s-video connector... How do i use that
RcTinCan 9 months ago
@vidwebwiz Thanks man i managed to find out what was wrong with it and I could transfer tape to my laptop now. Thanks a lot for this video :) subscribed
U07110743 9 months ago
If you use a USB, that will make the video quality of your video very crappy, USB is best used for cameras with memory cards or chips. Videos in Mini DV format must be transferred through a Firewire cable to keep the good quality of video you shot.
chunkyboy90 1 year ago
So your video was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!! But I have a question, I ran to Best Buy to buy myself a firewire 4 pin to 6 pin so that I could download all of my tapes and they said I don't need it...all I need is my USB cable that came with my camera to transfer to my computer. Well I have been trying it all night and no luck. :( Do you have to have a firewire cable?? And do you suggest using a memory card in the future instead of tapes??
mineralrevolution 1 year ago
@mineralrevolution -Im glad that my tutorial video is kinda helpful to you. By the way, what particular brand/model is your camcorder? Yes and those Best Buy folks might be right sometimes. It all depends on your camcorder's model. Are you sure if it has firewire? Because if it has firewire..thats what u need to transfer the video file to your PC. USB's will only transfer your picture files. But today's new camcorder all you need is USB that's what they probably mean.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz My Camera does have a DV port like in your video. Its the JVC Digital Still FUnction 800X Digital Zoom. Its almost 4 years old, but in electronics that means its ancient. So should I get a 4 pin to 6 pin to transfer the video from the tapes and then just start using a memory card after that so I can transfer everything easier? I am thinking that I want to be done with the little mini tapes.
mineralrevolution 1 year ago
@mineralrevolution - That should be a 4-pin coming from your camera. Now it depends on your PC though. Some PC have both 4 and 6 pin ports. You could tell the difference between the 2 ports. 4 pin way smaller than the 6-pin. Its not just in Best Buy that you could buy this "firewire" cable. Wal-mar or Radioshack might even carry them. Just be very careful on the way you coil this cable, they get damaged easily. Once you have your videos converted, switch to memory card.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@mineralrevolution - continuation... actually, the minidv on the tutorial is the only cam on tapes I used. There's so many simpler and even cheaper that are using memory cards. Of course, your goal should be to convert all those pictures on tapes transferred to a picture file (ie..mp4,avi,mov,wmv). By the way, I prefer mp4 and mov for converted files. Hope that helps!
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz Ok I Have the Usb Adapter But this doesn't work
Lakai808 1 year ago
@Lakai808 - USB port in your camera if it also has firewire port won't work to for your video file editing.That's especially true if you're camera is the MiniDV type. USB's only for picture file manipulations. And thanks chunkyboy90 for reinstating about that USB and Firewire difference.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz my camera doesn't have the plug in to computer! HELP!
Pharmit24 1 year ago
@Pharmit24 - Unfortunately, you need that firewire port (both camera and computer) to convert your video. USB will not work.
vidwebwiz 11 months ago
hi. how would i know if my desktop and sony vaio netbook has firewire port? thank you it really helps btw my camcorder is sony dcr hc26
francejen 1 year ago
ok,i have more questions,can you help me with please?..i don't get it about diference between firewire and usb...also i already look into my computers desktop and latop and they don't have the firewire port,my camcorder has a pin4 , i understand that i have to buy a cable firewire and also a firewire port.rigth?so any firewire port with one end pin 4 or 6 will be ok and this will be conected to my usb?..sorry to botter you..
DUYEMI 1 year ago
@DUYEMI - USB is a completely different port from Firewire port. 4pin port (Firewire) is normally found on laptops for its compact feature. Now if you don't have a firewire port for your "desktop" now you're out of luck (sorry). I don't even recommend going thru the pain and stress of installing additional firewire port especially if youre not really computer/hardware expert. I dont even mess with that stuff.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
nice,you help me alot!!..thanks..
DUYEMI 1 year ago
@DUYEMI --- Youre welcome. Glad to help.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
much appreciated. thanks for putting this up...
TerryFree3 1 year ago
Thanks so much for putting this up. So simple and yet I had no idea how to go about it .... well appreciated.
TerryFree3 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz > i have a Gateway laptop. I dont seem to find an s400 port in it. Any help?
oratski 1 year ago
@oratski You really need that firewire port to get that video transferred from your camcorder to your PC.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
Can you recommend a cheap sony camcorder that I can use ( and where to find it) just to transfer my mini dvs to my lap top? I dont have a cam corder. I have an old Sony Vio laptop w/Windows XP & Movie Maker. Want to transfer some of my old shows. Thanks!
pfcruiser 1 year ago
@pfcruiser The camcorder you need doesn't have to be Sony. It's probably just the brand of your minidv tapes is Sony? The best place I could recommend for you to get real cheap/affordable for minidv camcorder is eBay. Go to eBay, type "minidv camcorder" and there are some about $75 give or take shipping. Double to make sure that it's still fully functional. Some of them are just listed for parts. Make sure u got firewire port in your PC too.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
I dont have firewire cable port in my laptop but i have firewire cable. I use Canon XL2. Any suggestion please ?
MohonaTvCanada 1 year ago
@MohonaTvCanada It looks like that you got a better camera than your computer :). XL2 got both RCA and firewire port right? But since your computer doesn't have the firewire port, I would recommend using VHS To DVD 3.0 Deluxe (about $60) software/hardware to connect your camera to your laptop's USB port. The connection should be in the manual of that software. I hope that helps. goodluck!
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz > Thanks for your reply. Can i use USB cable instead of FireWire ? I just found USB cable in eBay but not sure if i can use it on my XL2. Please let me know as it really appreciate. :)
MohonaTvCanada 1 year ago
@MohonaTvCanada Yes, but you will also need that software/hardware conversion tool (VHS to DVD 3.0) I told you earlier.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
i used to hav a mini dv camcorder but i dont hav anymore how can i transfer old camcorder's tapes to pc ? do i hav to buy same camcorder or i can transfer them with any mini dv camcorder ?
AhlesunnatUK 1 year ago
@AhlesunnatUK - Are they VHS tape format? If so, you could just use a VCR to connect to a analog - digital converter device then to your PC. It's a little bit more tedious for analog video tapes.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
i have a samsung SCL610 and i don't have a dv port but i do have a thing where it says s-video and you also have to insert something?
bosna482 1 year ago
S-video is for video output. You have the Hi-8 format tapes which is also analog. You need to have a device converter that you could get from Best Buy or sometimes RadioShack. You need to connect this between your PC and camcorder. It's a little bit more complicated for the hookup.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
thank you for taking the time to do this video
domriv183 1 year ago
@domriv183 Youre welcome!
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
This was informative but ridiculously slow paced, def clean it up.
tonypiro 1 year ago
I really appreciate your information. Your step-by-step directions have been so easy to follow that it took only a minute to transfer my videos. Also, thanks for the graphics.
Angusego 1 year ago
@Angusego - Good to know that you find it quick and helpful tutorial.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
Far too slow in explaining the procedure. We have only limited download per month and this is a waste of that precious allowance. tidy up the presentation and re do it. too many word whispers, e.g. "arr,arrr,arr" No problems with your accent, this is the WORLD wide web, not the American wide web.
Rocstoneau 1 year ago
you can save the videos right?
Pogrebniackable 1 year ago
@Pogrebniackable - Yes you could.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
So basically if u have just the dv tape u want transferred to ur computer and not the camera, than ur screwed? I'm assuming!
FigerWiger 1 year ago
so if you don't have a firewire port your screwed basically?
NicksGoinToHollywood 1 year ago
@NicksGoinToHollywood Not necessarily. See my video responce and I can tell you how to get a firewire port on your laptop or desktop.
clubcar98 1 year ago
you are asian aren't you?
malaycheeze 1 year ago
Do any HP laptops have Firwire ports? If so what type ?
unkn0wnk1ng 1 year ago
It seems like my DV connector on my camcoreder is broken. I see a pin in the dv connector that is not in the connector anymore, is their another solution to get it on my laptop? like another device i can put in my tape and connect with a firewire cable?
M2SRuud 1 year ago
i need to know how to transfer video from the normal video tapes that they used up to about 10 years ago, could you help me with that please. i have a load of weird home movies for example a video of the time i was at my grandads farm and a cow's head got stuck between two trees, those kindof videos get loads of views so if you dont mind helping me? thanks :-)
Friday2Sunday1996 1 year ago
@Friday2Sunday1996 -do u have vhs tapes or other format?Anyway, you could convert those using computer conversion programs and softwares (some computer knowledge required).What I could recommend is getting a Aiptek 1080p camcorder and that's I use too. No program required or computer needed. Cables/adaptors from your VHS(assuming u got vhs) player to Aiptek camera, press playa in VCR then press record in Aiptek...bam!! You got converted videos.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
im using a 4 pin to 6 pin. but im using an adapter to get it into usb. will it work
collisioncrewMIA 1 year ago
Nope. USB is completely different from firewire port. It may feel like it seems to fit but not connectively.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz But i heard that if you get a usb driver for the camera. the adapter from fire wire to usb will work. its a 4 pin cable to 6 pin. the adapter is a female 6 pin to usb.
collisioncrewMIA 1 year ago
I did a little research myself. And this what I found. "Firewire (IEEE 1394) and USB (Universal Serial Bus) are two separate high-speed bus technologies that allow multiple devices to be connected to a computer. The 2 technologies are not integrated, and it is not possible to connect a USB device to a Firewire port either directly. A Firewire to USB adapter cable for transferring digital video (DV) is available from at least one manufacturer, but it can be expensive and difficult to find". ok?
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz im 13..i have no idea what that means. does it mean it works? because i bought one. And i want to know if it was a waste of money. I dont have a firewire port on any computer at my house and i have four different computers.
collisioncrewMIA 1 year ago
ok young wiz...I haven't used any adapters so Im not sure if that would work to what u got since I havent come across such adapter. I know what I said is not much help. Can u try to see if its gonna work, if not, can you return the item? Fair enough?
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz alright. since it says i need the usb driver software for the camera then i'll see when i get it
collisioncrewMIA 1 year ago
i need help my dv camera doesnt have a firewire port so i cant do this and i also tried inputing the video into the tv and burning it straight to a dvd but this also doesnt work because my computer does not read the dvd for some reason i need help. if anyone knows i will be hugly gratful
0ofreakisho0 1 year ago
What brand & model of dv camera you got? You see, the firewire port is what synchronize your camera's control to your computer. But tell me the brand and model of your DV camera.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
my video camera is a JVC GR-DVM1 hope you can help thanks
0ofreakisho0 1 year ago
God!! But I dont have the ***&*((*(( Camcorder !!! what software i use to transfer from mini DV to Computer!!
lindaking64 2 years ago
You gotta have firewire port to this synchronizing between camera and your PC. If you have a PC, Windows normally comes w/ Movie Maker with it.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
thanks man. =]
KlubmixZ 2 years ago
can we do this work with " 4 pin - usb "cable ? i dont have " 4 pin-4 pin " cable
Yermekanbelli 2 years ago
USB is completely different from firewire cable. If you go to Wal-mart or preferably Radioshack and ask for firewire cable to see what they look like.
What brand and model of camera u got?
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
@vidwebwiz
i have panasonic NV-GS75 Camera. how can i transfer my videos. i used 4pin-4pin cable but my pc didnt see cam??
Yermekanbelli 1 year ago
Your camera might be one of those that Windows Movie won't just recognize for whatever reason. Did that model comes w/ MotionDV software w/c might be your way to connect to PC.Another step might be to use the compatibility test if you got Windows 7.
vidwebwiz 1 year ago
i have a acer laptop n it doesnt have a firewire port....what do i dO??
chazmilo 2 years ago
how can i recognize if do i have 4 pin or 6 pin input on my pc, when its desktop, is it always 6 pin?
stawy22 2 years ago
desktop is 6pin, laptop is 4pin
sauronjag 2 years ago
It appears I do not have the 1394 firewire input on my pc. After calling the support team they tell me my compaq presario does not have it. It is several years old maybe about 8 yrs old desktop. what now.
yes350yes 2 years ago
what if the computer won't register the camcorder? I have to correct cable, I have the camcorder turned on and I have window media player.
Chickenlover60 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
what about mac
debaytv 2 years ago
can you do this without a firewire
illproductions09 2 years ago
@illproductions09 no.
SmokeMeDry 2 years ago
@SmokeMeDry ok
illproductions09 2 years ago
No to my knowledge because that is the only option if you are using mini dv camcorders or bluetooth
debaytv 2 years ago
I have this camera, it would be a lot easier if they would just put a usb on every camera, it seems like an obvious solution to everyones questions and complaints. But thats just me.
youtripitrip 2 years ago 12
@youtripitrip
USB cannot transfer enough data for real-time video capture. Not too mention how much longer it would take with USB. That is why they all use firewire ports.
trekbmx18 2 years ago
@youtripitrip Well, first of all, i dont know why, but there are copyright problems with that. And firewire is DESIGNED for video, which would make it 100x better quality and much smoother than usb.
SoapsAreStupid 10 months ago
what should you use if you are transfering from the camera to an editing program? what cable?
831FeniX 2 years ago
same i think
dgk02livin4him 2 years ago
firewire or usb
moviemakers97 2 years ago
thank you! I did this a long time a go, but is good you reply thanks!
831FeniX 2 years ago
So I have a NEW sony vgnsr220j computer with Vista!! and a NEW sony HC-52 mini dv tape camcorder the computer streams video excellently, but when I tried to download video the computer blue screens and shuts down any solutions yet to the sony issue?? so now what do I do I want to be able to down load into the new sony, would windows 7 stop the bluescreening and download???? or has sony come with a solution, ????????? Any help answers solutions or anything?
7485jerry 2 years ago
Do I need the driver for the video camera to do this?
CarlaBridges 2 years ago
that was very helpful...thank you!
fmp01 2 years ago
youre welcome
ocnhs77 2 years ago
lol even though i thought that could've been explained in half the time it actually took... nice tutorial and nice powerpoint
bennyboytx 2 years ago
Hi I do not have DV output from my camcorder, I have A/V output. What kind of wire do I need ? Thanks.
dundalkmd 2 years ago
can we us a usb?
emub2012 2 years ago
for minidv camcorder w/ firewire port, yes, you can use usb but only for picture transfers.
vidwebwiz 2 years ago
cant we use usb?
FT6 2 years ago
i have Panasonic nvgs17 minidv camcorder - will i need 4pin to 4pin OR 4pin to 6pin firewall cable?
Mirpuria 2 years ago
well ur going to need a 4 pin for sure but are u using a laptop and if so what model and if ur using a desktiop its 6 pin for sure
therussiansniper666 2 years ago
Excellent video, thanks for posting it, it was very helpful.
DACFAN77 2 years ago
you're welcome!
vidwebwiz 2 years ago
Bro thanks. Is it possible to upload pictures on your minidv tapes to desktop too?
Mirpuria 2 years ago
I never thought of doing that but I think it would be more efficient just getting your pictures loaded in your computer. And then do all the video and pictures editing in your Windows Movie maker.
What are you trying to do if you want to upload the pic to your minidv?
vidwebwiz 2 years ago
Yeah your right. Thanks.
Mirpuria 2 years ago
hey i don't have a firewire port on my camera!!!! what should i do now?!?!?!?!
blueboards67 2 years ago
but a capture card and upload it through your av port on your camera ;).
SmooothieMAP 2 years ago
great...i've been looking for this tutorial...thank you very much...i love it, so useful and viewer friendly....
arjae00 2 years ago
That's great; many thanks. I bought JVC's GRD820 camcorder yesterday, then went to their website where they deny all knowledge of miniDV camcorders!
dhcvj 2 years ago
awesome how to! In depth detail! 10 out of 10 stars. Please make more tutorials! Your voice is really soothing. Wait? what?
NewburghRyderz 2 years ago
does the tapes have to be full to be able to transfer the videos? em really an idiot when it comes to this i just got my new sony handycam DCR-HC54E and i cant seem to figure out how to transfer it to my laptop i tried everything even my usb is new.. give me some tips here please..
chrize08 2 years ago
No. You could transfer the video into your computer whether the minidv tape is full or just a couple of seconds clips. Take Note - You have to use your i.link(firewire) NOT the USB port (as what mentioned in the video tutorial). USB is only for the picture file. So you will need a FIREWIRE cable. Just check your videocam and laptop for the right size whether it's 4 or 6-pin on each end. To be sure, take your laptop and camcorder to Bestbuy and show them what you got.
vidwebwiz 2 years ago
do any Windows laptops have such a port? Or only Macs?
Beau1018 2 years ago
It really depends on the PC if firewire port is included. That's before buying a PC to ask the rep what features you will need for your video editing needs.
ocnhs77 2 years ago
Uh.. yeah, you can also install the PCI card manually.
gothichicken 2 years ago
U a Pilipino huh
gothichicken 2 years ago
Am a proud Pinoy!
ocnhs77 2 years ago
be abal to bue it on yur kumpyutur. por pin tu por pin. hehe. j/k
alegende 2 years ago
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ocnhs77 2 years ago
My major problem is that MovieMaker doesn't recognize my camcorder. I go to available devices, and it only lists the ATi T200 AvStream as a device, not my camera, so I can't encode. It's my uncle's canon ZR85, and neither of us have the camcorder software, is that why it won't work?
Pezdetz666 2 years ago
Great straightforward vid. Thanks!
ShadowofHanzo 2 years ago
My camera has a firewire connector, but my PC doesn't. I've checked the back, and there isn't one.
daveygs 2 years ago
your going to have to get one installed. It could be anywhere from $20 to $100 probably. go to best buy and ask about it. they can send a guy out to set you up
BUFskater1275 2 years ago
This guy sounds like he should be in the mafia.
gamesmaster369 2 years ago
is firewire cable the same as usb cable?
metalgamer321 2 years ago
no it isn't
sotoj159 2 years ago
Looking at my camcorder, I dont have a firewire cable connector, but I do have the type of connection that I use on my other electronics which has a usb on the other end. Will this work with windows movie maker?
ThanksDave
davezill 3 years ago
Whats the brand/model of your minidv camcorder? no instruction from the manual for the type of cabling u could use to transfer your videos? So what kinds of ports you have on your camcorder?
If you have a MiniDV camcorder, you should have some sort of port with it to do your transfer. As long as Movie Maker could detect your camera, you should be able to do this transfer.
vidwebwiz 3 years ago
Ok...right after i sent you that last email, I did find my firewire port and did download my movie unto my computer but in real time. Cant I fast forward and have it record in ff mode? How do I make it record faster?
Thanks
davezill 2 years ago
Ok Dave, so that's good then if you have successfully transferred your video to your computer...in real time. Which brings me to question about transferring your files faster, guess what? That's the big disadvantage of MiniDV, you can't transfer file except in real time mode only. The only difference between VHS and MiniDV is MiniDV's are digital. That's why I never hesitated to switch to HDD camcorders where you could transfer video files in file format.
vidwebwiz 2 years ago
Thankyou for posting this i really needed it.
mflora72 2 years ago
i don't have a dv port it says av...is it the same?
ChiChiTellsAll 3 years ago
The AV port in your pc or computer? AV is an output port to connect to your TV. DV is not the same with AV port.
fallonclc 3 years ago
how do i fix the quality of my dvds i transferred it to my computer but then when i made a cd it won't play on my DVD player and quality is really bad
m3390112 3 years ago
CD or VCD is lesser quality and yes, it probably won't play with most DVD's. You really have to set it up for DVD format for improved quality.
fallonclc 3 years ago
my pc does not have a 6 pin firewire port, but my apple laptop does. Does the apple come with video software like windows? Can I buy a fireire port to install into my pc?
Thanks
davezill 3 years ago
dave,
How about a 4 pin-port on your PC? Because you could also get a 4-pin firewire for both ends. That will work too. For apple, it's actually better in fact I love my mac. When it comes to video manipulation..Mac is awesome. The software you could use to import videos to your Mac is via iMovie. And the latest version is iMovie09 where you just get the iLive09. The video transfer in Mac is even a lot smoother. That's why I rarely use PC when Im doing my video editing.
vidwebwiz 3 years ago