Thanks ever so much.As one who owns 4 digital cameras (including one FX format) and a professional photographer for 40 years, I became an absolute newbie when it came to connecting my wife's basic Sony camcorder. Yet, I'm computer literate and started with Windows 98, right through 2000, XP and Windows 7. Your explanation is extremely simple and sensible and I learned a lot.
i followed all your steps but my macbook didn't recognized my Dv camera so, i updated the firewire port and it did fix the problem and i followed your steps afterwards. thanks
Cheers mate, just tried it again but this time, hooked it up before i turned pc on, not sure if this made the difference but it installed without that warning coming up.
@MrAzsk8 mini usb ports will give you lower quality of video and slower recording while firewire cables will give you faster and better quality of video. the firewire cable i use is 4pin to 6pin.
Professional video by Josh. Difficulty with Pc identifying camera, identified occasionally. Could not figure out when, sometimes immediately, not always. Sometimes when I disconnect firewire and re-connect, not always, sometimes when I switched camera off and reconnected, not always. Eventually found out pc identified camera every time with Movie Maker closed! Pc identify camera and opened Autoplay window with 'Import Video' option. Worked every time.
My DV camera has a small firewire connector, and my laptop also has a small firewire connector. Will this still work or do I need to have the computer end bigger like in the video. Sorry hope that makes sense. I need this for a school project due monday!
yes, problem be that there no firewire on my laptop wished was something small external box that can transfer firewire DV to USB 3 for a reasonable price or to get my old computer working again
oh god thanks that really helps! BUT THE QUESTION is that my video camera (which is also a canon) does not have a firewire connector like yours...it has a connector that says "DC IN 9.5V charge" and its shape is different than yours, what am i suppose to do now???
@alexbrysonmiley DVC tapes are DV tapes. If your camera has a firewire input then it can connect directly to the computer. Sony Vegas can capture probably better using your Sony Camera than wmm. Playback on the computer never did any damage to the play heads on my cameras. Hope this helps.
ok i will be waiting.. one last thing.. is there a price difference in getting the one that hooks up to the usb rather than install... i am really worried about having to pull apart my computer.. and breaking it ... thats why i considered the usb option...
hey josh, the firewire cable that you use there , I don't have that end which goes to the pc, both my ends are the same as the end which goes into the camcorder..any info on what to do there thanks
How do i know whether or not i have a fire wire port in the back of my computer.. i have looked but i can't find a place that fits the cable.. i just bought a 4 pin to 6 pin cable.. but i cant find the place to plug it into my computer.. i am using a dell.. if you like i could take a picture and send it to you.. if that makes it easier..
This is old shool ,but whatever you do, keep also the tapes !! A tape will outlive your hard drive by at least two or three times . VHS ,8MM video, DV tapes if not damages will work for more than 35 Years . So make also a copy on a DVD-r and keep that as a Master(to make more copies off that ) The DVD-r will last at least 5 Years (if not damages ) But the biggest problem will be, how to play all these in the future ??!! Remember the 8MM Film ? Same problem, but they still work after 40 or more years .!! Regards D4B
I'm a huge fan of the old technology. In my opinion, it has something 'emotional'. I don't know! The fact that it takes time to do actions. To rec, to found to play, etc. It takes time per every action, the algorithm of time is different to the old technology and the human can catch that, he understanding and appreciates it (just a rushed explanation). So, in my humble opinion the best way to save everything extremely valuable from analogue stuff, is 2x HDD's (Α and B). The one HDD (A) in use and the other (B) at a safe (different) place (cabinet, closet etc) where they will be synchronized (equalize) at regular intervals. (Sorry my friends for my english, are very bad tho.)
TH-cam upload is a very solid option, other forms of internet/cloud storage are typically overpriced. External hard drives or SSDs are another good option, if you keep two at any one time, with identical data on both, such that losing one is not a problem. Someone has to maintain this procedure over time though as they will pack up after a few years it seems. Certain DVD formats are tested thoroughly to last an extremely long time, but not the most common ones. A PCWorld article reads "Using a Blu-ray burner that supports BD XL and M-Disc, back up to BD-R HTL or M-Disc BD-R/DVD+R discs. Stay away from regular CD/DVD recordable/rewritable and BD-R LTH, aka, phase-change media. Make two or three copies and send at least one to a family member you trust, or store it in a safe deposit box somewhere. If you add data relatively slowly, add to your existing archive using M-Disc DVDs."
I have a Sony DCR-TRV250, I installed the USB drivers that came with the camera and software ImageMixer v.1.5 I tried recording with both Windows Movie Maker, and ImageMixer, but both of them show quality loss. I tried recording in Highest quality.
Hello, My camera didn't come with a cable and I was wondering where I would go to get one or what kind i would get. My camera is a Samsung SC-D372 MiniDV Camcorder . Hopefully you can help, thanks
I had a Sony dv camcorder back in 08. Made a lot of videos. I no longer have that camera. So I had a canon delivered to me. But when I load my cassette into the canon and press play I get incorrect tape specifications playback restricted. Is there anyway to fix this
hey, i have a sony digital camera....but whenever i plug the fire wire cable from the cam to the pc, it doesn't recognize it on my both lap tops....i'm using the 4pin firewire....i just bought the cable from ebay...brand new...can you tell me what can i do...thanks....smokie cut
First of all i wanna say that you have done an excelent job , its a very good tut. I have 2 questions: What camera u use? i've ordered a canon md 110 i think its prety good and 2 : These mini dv tapes are rewritable or you can overwrite?
I have an older camera and it dosent have the back part to connect a cable.. Is there any way i could still put my videos to my computer...I would love to know if you know..thanks for the video
Hey josh, i have a Canon GL1. i want to be able to do this but im not sure my computers have a firewire port... is there anything i can get or do to be able to transfer from cam to pc?
I don't think my laptop has a fireport, what kind of adapter do I need, what is it called? Also, the cording your using to connect your camera to the computer, what is that one called? I"m asking because during a move, I lost all cords to my camera, trying to re-buy them online..Thank you for your help!!
I know I'm almost 10 years late on this... I have 2 questions. - Can you think of any current software for mac that will help me capture from tape? (maybe Final Cut Pro?) - Will a firewire to usb cable run into any problems? Thanks!
hello, i have a sony digital 8 camera. can you please let me know if usb cable to connect it to the computer is available, i have several that i tried but non fits. thank you so much for your informative videos.
Yeah i bought a fire wire with the correct pins etc, but it is unrecognizable on my laptop, i have tried the fire wire into 2 other laptops and a PC/ computer, it's exact message is "USB Device not recognizable" and it says it has malfunctioned, however the end isn't the boxed in thing its USB, would you reccomend buying a new one with USB or buying a new one with the boxed in thingamagig?
hi and thank you for your vidéo. i have a question. is it possible to recover an lcd from an old handy cam and use it with rca câbles ? if yes how ?can you tell me please. thanks a lot
omg that is the exact camera i have.. !!! you just saved my life with this vid..however i have one issue... that cable you just used didn't come with my camera (i bought it at goodwill for 65 dollars with the case and all except for that cable the software and a memory card) is there anywhere i can go to buy that cable?
I need help. So I have jvc dvi cam but I don't have firewire port on my laptop or pc. So what I want t ask is - Is it posible to connect cam to laptop or pc if I buy firewire-usb cable, with firewire on one side and on the other usb?
oh men there should be an standar software to import videos to a pc i have the same problem its driving me crazy i m using the av 1394 firewall cable i even installed the right software for my camera sony dcr-hc42 but the computer does not detect the camera any help i tried usig windows movie maker and turn on the stream mode but it does not work.????ihave windows vista. it looks like the cable does not work or i dont know what to do. any suggestions, please help.
When i try to connect my camcorder using firewire cable, it says 'the software you are installing for this hardare has not passed windows logo testing' and that if i proceed, it may affect the operation if my system. I though you just plugged it in and got on with it. Any ideas?
my Hi8 camera manual thing says there's some sort of i.LINK thing. What is that? By thw Way, when you seperate the clips in Windows movie maker, does it do anything to the tapes?
Hey Michael can you make a newer one
10 years on and the problem to transfer these videos is 10 times worse.
Its even harder now, save buying a $400 gadget specifically for this
thank god! you wouldn't believe how long i've waited for this very video to actually explain simply what to do!
Thanks ever so much.As one who owns 4 digital cameras (including one FX format) and a professional photographer for 40 years, I became an absolute newbie when it came to connecting my wife's basic Sony camcorder. Yet, I'm computer literate and started with Windows 98, right through 2000, XP and Windows 7. Your explanation is extremely simple and sensible and I learned a lot.
I figured out how to get higher quality.
But, I will definitively try a fire wire cable, I found some for under $4
Thanks for your fast help Josh
i followed all your steps but my macbook didn't recognized my Dv camera so, i updated the firewire port and it did fix the problem and i followed your steps afterwards. thanks
Thanks that help me a lot how much it cost the firewire cable?
Cheers mate, just tried it again but this time, hooked it up before i turned pc on, not sure if this made the difference but it installed without that warning coming up.
thanks you wor tutorial i just ordered cable and firewire pci card for my computer. now i will be able to get my vids on pc!!! thnx alot!!!
@MrAzsk8 mini usb ports will give you lower quality of video and slower recording while firewire cables will give you faster and better quality of video. the firewire cable i use is 4pin to 6pin.
Thanks a lot ! I've been looking for this, very easily explained, very nice tutorial. Thanks again !!!
Wow this is not that old but seems so extremly retro :D This is epic!
+Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel yeah 7 years... not THAT old.
Haha films looks like it's from the 90's though
+Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel I know right the intro noses really hurt my head haha
Indeed, I actually have a DV cam tho, or wait you too as you are here LOL
15 years ago. Legend
thanks! man ive been looking for a good tutorial EVERYWHERE!
It's difficult now because only old laptops and computers have a firewire port, such a pain trying to find solutions for it.
omg! thank you so much! ive been searching everwhere for something like this!!
Hi , after 12 years!!
Professional video by Josh. Difficulty with Pc identifying camera, identified occasionally. Could not figure out when, sometimes immediately, not always. Sometimes when I disconnect firewire and re-connect, not always, sometimes when I switched camera off and reconnected, not always. Eventually found out pc identified camera every time with Movie Maker closed! Pc identify camera and opened Autoplay window with 'Import Video' option. Worked every time.
My DV camera has a small firewire connector, and my laptop also has a small firewire connector. Will this still work or do I need to have the computer end bigger like in the video. Sorry hope that makes sense. I need this for a school project due monday!
this is the greatest video in the world. thanks for uploading, i didnt kno finding info woul dbe so easy
I like this Josh. Josh Helps.
yes, problem be that there no firewire on my laptop wished was something small external box that can transfer firewire DV to USB 3 for a reasonable price or to get my old computer working again
I have one of those small VHS hand held camcorders, My Cam does not connect to my pc. How can I turn this into a digital format.
Hey nice video . What keyboard were you using
Can you please inform me what is the name of the fire wire dv cable you used?
if you have a mini usb port and a firewire port on your camera do you need to use the firewire port
oh god thanks that really helps! BUT THE QUESTION is that my video camera (which is also a canon) does not have a firewire connector like yours...it has a connector that says "DC IN 9.5V charge" and its shape is different than yours, what am i suppose to do now???
@alexbrysonmiley DVC tapes are DV tapes. If your camera has a firewire input then it can connect directly to the computer. Sony Vegas can capture probably better using your Sony Camera than wmm. Playback on the computer never did any damage to the play heads on my cameras. Hope this helps.
You are right it is output. And if my camera has no firewire slot there is no other why to hook it up to my computer. Right?
thank you soo much josh its great seeing people like you help so many. theZarakshow
if your cam didint come with a fire wire could u get them transfered any other way like threw a store or something
my computers firewire port is the same as the one on your camera. Do they sell chords that have the same shape connection on both ends?
its Good Video But dont u hv to Install Software of the Camcorder u using?..Coz i hv Sony DCR HD36..and Window Vista..so how can i do that? Pls Help
do you have IEEE 1394 firewire driver last ???
what year or when did they start puting firewire ports on laptops ? thanks
do those cords come with the camera or do you have to buy it? and can you use an USB instead??????
Thanks Josh, this saved me a lot of hassle.
Thanks! That video is SOOOOOO helpful! You rock Josh. Thanks again
Thank you for this video. I will attempt to connect my camera. I will let you know how I go with it.
Did you connect it yet?
ok i will be waiting.. one last thing.. is there a price difference in getting the one that hooks up to the usb rather than install... i am really worried about having to pull apart my computer.. and breaking it ... thats why i considered the usb option...
thanks very useful
cheers, will also look at your other videos
Any idea how I would be able to do this on a Mac? I have the Firewire port and everything.
hey josh, the firewire cable that you use there , I don't have that end which goes to the pc, both my ends are the same as the end which goes into the camcorder..any info on what to do there thanks
Thank you so much for posting this. Worked like a charm!
Thanks! HDV is popular on the market nowadays, had to jump on the bandwagon
@MrTengkuFaris you can always just record over a tape by rewinding it in play mode,and then just record from there.
where do u buy a digital 8 camera for cheap. and do they have firewires at wal-mart, or best buy?
i don't have a firewire port. is there anything i can buy to get my dv tape from my vx1000 to a computer?
Josh what is the best quality setting period, not just for the pc? Btw great video!
How do i know whether or not i have a fire wire port in the back of my computer.. i have looked but i can't find a place that fits the cable.. i just bought a 4 pin to 6 pin cable.. but i cant find the place to plug it into my computer.. i am using a dell.. if you like i could take a picture and send it to you.. if that makes it easier..
Great Video. Thanks so much. I'd like to watch the follow-up videos for this. Can you tell me how to find them?
This is old shool ,but whatever you do, keep also the tapes !!
A tape will outlive your hard drive by at least two or three times .
VHS ,8MM video, DV tapes if not damages will work for more than 35 Years .
So make also a copy on a DVD-r and keep that as a Master(to make more copies off that )
The DVD-r will last at least 5 Years (if not damages )
But the biggest problem will be, how to play all these in the future ??!!
Remember the 8MM Film ? Same problem, but they still work after 40 or more years .!!
Regards D4B
or you can save them onto youtube or facebook set them to private if you'd like and then keep them forever!
I'm a huge fan of the old technology. In my opinion, it has something 'emotional'. I don't know! The fact that it takes time to do actions. To rec, to found to play, etc. It takes time per every action, the algorithm of time is different to the old technology and the human can catch that, he understanding and appreciates it (just a rushed explanation).
So, in my humble opinion the best way to save everything extremely valuable from analogue stuff, is 2x HDD's (Α and B). The one HDD (A) in use and the other (B) at a safe (different) place (cabinet, closet etc) where they will be synchronized (equalize) at regular intervals.
(Sorry my friends for my english, are very bad tho.)
TH-cam upload is a very solid option, other forms of internet/cloud storage are typically overpriced.
External hard drives or SSDs are another good option, if you keep two at any one time, with identical data on both, such that losing one is not a problem. Someone has to maintain this procedure over time though as they will pack up after a few years it seems.
Certain DVD formats are tested thoroughly to last an extremely long time, but not the most common ones. A PCWorld article reads "Using a Blu-ray burner that supports BD XL and M-Disc, back up to BD-R HTL or M-Disc BD-R/DVD+R discs. Stay away from regular CD/DVD recordable/rewritable and BD-R LTH, aka, phase-change media. Make two or three copies and send at least one to a family member you trust, or store it in a safe deposit box somewhere. If you add data relatively slowly, add to your existing archive using M-Disc DVDs."
I have a Sony DCR-TRV250, I installed the USB drivers that came with the camera and software ImageMixer v.1.5
I tried recording with both Windows Movie Maker, and ImageMixer, but both of them show quality loss. I tried recording in Highest quality.
Hi Josh, I don't know where I can get the firewire ports. Where can I find it in my house? :) Thanks
Great Video... something difficult made easy.
Now, how do we do this with 2 streaming cams at once.
Any idea where we can buy THAT cable. I lost mine somehow.
my computer doesnt recognize my panasonic pv-gs120 camcorder, i think i need some drivers. do you know where i can download some?
Hello,
My camera didn't come with a cable and I was wondering where I would go to get one or what kind i would get.
My camera is a Samsung SC-D372 MiniDV Camcorder .
Hopefully you can help, thanks
do you need to rewind the tape once you switch to Play (vcr)?
I had a Sony dv camcorder back in 08. Made a lot of videos. I no longer have that camera. So I had a canon delivered to me. But when I load my cassette into the canon and press play I get incorrect tape specifications playback restricted. Is there anyway to fix this
Excelente para un cavernícola de la computación…Mil gracias
how do i capture vids off the internet, such as episodes of shows so i can edit those to make music vids? do i need somethin special for that too?
Hi Josh, output AV of my DV camera Panasonic NV-GS17, is for jack cable. Do you think that to connect the camera to PC, get a cable jack to usb ?
Can I transfer my Mini DV tapes to computer using a DV cable which has 4 pin to 4 pin connectors? Thanks
My camcorder is Analogue, and does not have a Firewire socket. Now I wonder if capture still possible?
hey, i have a sony digital camera....but whenever i plug the fire wire cable from the cam to the pc, it doesn't recognize it on my both lap tops....i'm using the 4pin firewire....i just bought the cable from ebay...brand new...can you tell me what can i do...thanks....smokie cut
First of all i wanna say that you have done an excelent job , its a very good tut. I have 2 questions: What camera u use? i've ordered a canon md 110 i think its prety good
and 2 : These mini dv tapes are rewritable or you can overwrite?
do all computers have firewire connections (i dont see it on my lap top
would that firewire cable work for my toshiba camileo h30??
I have an older camera and it dosent have the back part to connect a cable.. Is there any way i could still put my videos to my computer...I would love to know if you know..thanks for the video
Hey josh, i have a Canon GL1. i want to be able to do this but im not sure my computers have a firewire port... is there anything i can get or do to be able to transfer from cam to pc?
I don't think my laptop has a fireport, what kind of adapter do I need, what is it called? Also, the cording your using to connect your camera to the computer, what is that one called? I"m asking because during a move, I lost all cords to my camera, trying to re-buy them online..Thank you for your help!!
hey josh got a quick question, since i have a jvc dv camera will any firewire connector work or should i buy a specific one?
I know I'm almost 10 years late on this... I have 2 questions.
- Can you think of any current software for mac that will help me capture from tape? (maybe Final Cut Pro?)
- Will a firewire to usb cable run into any problems?
Thanks!
is there one that has the part that plugs in to your camera and the other end is a usb plug instead?
hello, i have a sony digital 8 camera. can you please let me know if usb cable to connect it to the computer is available, i have several that i tried but non fits. thank you so much for your informative videos.
Yeah i bought a fire wire with the correct pins etc, but it is unrecognizable on my laptop, i have tried the fire wire into 2 other laptops and a PC/ computer, it's exact message is "USB Device not recognizable" and it says it has malfunctioned, however the end isn't the boxed in thing its USB, would you reccomend buying a new one with USB or buying a new one with the boxed in thingamagig?
hi and thank you for your vidéo.
i have a question.
is it possible to recover an lcd from an old handy cam and use it with rca câbles ? if yes how ?can you tell me please. thanks a lot
do you get that cable when you buy the camera? or do i have to purchase the cable separetly?
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great vid, I still have problem with my desk top not
recognising my camera.
I contact with firewire card but nothing happens.
Can you help?
Karl
Please tell me what is the other end of the cable you used :)
can we transfer movies from dv camera to computer with USB cable ?
People from 10 years ago: Thank you so much this really helped!!!
People now: This didn't work, dislike.
Good job man very helpfull
omg that is the exact camera i have.. !!! you just saved my life with this vid..however i have one issue... that cable you just used didn't come with my camera (i bought it at goodwill for 65 dollars with the case and all except for that cable the software and a memory card) is there anywhere i can go to buy that cable?
Please, what to do if your computer has no firewire connenction, only usb?
+Mfm Rotterdam If your computer has a slot in it you can fit a firewire adapter card into it.
My camera has a s-video port and so do's my pc so could i do this with a s-video cord.
can I upload videos from my panasonic digital cam to my laptop? will the USB port work for this?
I need help.
So I have jvc dvi cam but I don't have firewire port on my laptop or pc. So what I want t ask is - Is it posible to connect cam to laptop or pc if I buy firewire-usb cable, with firewire on one side and on the other usb?
so if i get a firewire and connect my camcorder to my vista pc, will it automatically come up saying it recognizes it
what video 8 camera are you using in this video?
i dont have a firewire, but i have a usb, and my pc is vista. but when i connect it nothing comes up. do i need an installation cd or sunthing/
Okay but how can I connect a JVC GR-323 to my computer? It's an old camera (from like the 1980s), no USB connection point at all.
oh men there should be an standar software to import videos to a pc i have the same problem its driving me crazy i m using the av 1394 firewall cable i even installed the right software for my camera sony dcr-hc42 but the computer does not detect the camera any help i tried usig windows movie maker and turn on the stream mode but it does not work.????ihave windows vista. it looks like the cable does not work or i dont know what to do.
any suggestions, please help.
When i try to connect my camcorder using firewire cable, it says 'the software you are installing for this hardare has not passed windows logo testing' and that if i proceed, it may affect the operation if my system. I though you just plugged it in and got on with it. Any ideas?
hey man nice video...
but i have a problem..
my computer does not have a firewire port...
so what do i do in that case?
thanks
where do you get video capture device????
hold on do u have a brother or is ur last name barber pr is ur brother a teacher>?
Lmaoooo
Thank you! Your video really helped me with my camera!!!
my Hi8 camera manual thing says there's some sort of i.LINK thing. What is that? By thw Way, when you seperate the clips in Windows movie maker, does it do anything to the tapes?
do u take out the tape or keep it in the draft it onto the computer?