Perfect. Exactly what I needed. I just ordered through your links. Your video was perfect. Went through 5 other very confusing videos and yours just nails it. Thank you.
And then what do you do after you connect the camera to the computer?! What kinds of files do you get / how can you access the files / what programs can you use to edit them? Thank you!
@@DadReviews hey there, so I am doing this on iMovie and the camera appears. But after I’ve clicked on it the camera freezes and nothing happens. I can rewind sth but it’s always showing me: No data found. Even though I’ve recorded some videos with it. Any suggestions?
Any answers on this? I will not subscribe if I can't get help from you , there's obviously information missing this information given in this video doesn't not respond to the titled
I no longer have the small video recorder. But I have the small cassettes. Will I need to buy a small recorder? In order to place the video on my laptop? ☹️🤷🏻♀️
OH MAN YOU ARE MY HERO I HAVE 20X OF THESE TAPES! TY. I still haven't watched the video hopefully it helps me... nvm I take that back apparently you think everyone has a Mac
My Mini DV camcorder has eaten a tape. I got it out but won't try again. I purchased a PCIe firewire card / cable but I need a new camera with firewire. The ones on Amazon are used / sketchy 10+ years old. Where to find a new camcorder that supports Mini DV + firewire? Is there a better way? I need to save some old tapes to my NAS and backup to the cloud.
Hey Daddyo! Thanks for the info. I went ahead and got the thunderbolt adapter and I plugged in my JVC gr dvL820u. The IMac made the usual plug and play sound but when I looked for the device it wasn’t there. It is in the device manager and I updated the driver but the computer is still not letting me access the camera. I went over the camera user manual and I did it by the book. Still nothing. For clarity, I am running windows 10 boot camp on a 2014 IMac. I even booted into Mac OS SeIERA and that time the computer made no sound at all. Have you experienced this before? Please let me know. I have 20 mini Dv tapes I was hopping to transfer. Thanks again for the great info!
I have not had this issue. Did you try opening iMovie to see if the camera is found in there when you import? That's where it was for me. You can also try downloading an older version of iMovie to see if that works as well. Hope that helps.
I've got a Canon HV30 that I need to connect to my Windows 10 PC. I've got to buy a firewire card for my PC, as well as a cable to connect to the HV30. Should I buy a 400/800 card and the cable linked to Amazon?
My mini vd now works, tho for some reason lines go through the image now and it's not black lines it's like the image from another cassette, that just says on screen while the other cassette plays,
Misleading title.. a little frustrating for go through this video and find out that answer bis not here... least you could have done is a little demo..
@@DadReviews yes you explained the cables, but you never went into software or did a transfer is what I'm saying. Such as Adobe premiere which I've captured through years ago
One word of warning....If you have an iMac and have upgraded the operating system to the latest Catalina, it won't recognise a Firewire input. Apple have discontinued Firewire support. Way around it? Don't upgrade the Operating system, stick with previous Os. How do I know this? I have lots of mini DV tapes, but I upgraded the OS. Now I can't capture normal DV. Sometimes I can capture HDV format tapes using Premiere Pro, but not normal DV format tapes. I have yet to try capturing using a USB cable, or a Component cable plus I am concerned that the image quality may be degraded using these options.
Thanks for sharing the info. The computer I was using was pretty old, so it worked for me. Do you know what operating system they stopped supporting FireWire with?
You can, but I don't think you'll be able to control your camera. This give your more control and an old version if iMovie autosplits clips when the camera is turned on and off, which is something that I was looking for.
a lot of talking and you said nothing - your title was "How to get Mini DV Tapes on Computer" and all you talked about was cables, Great Job talking wildly!
I wanted it to automatically split up the files when the software noticed a cut, which is a feature in an older version of iMovie, and to be able to have that functionality, the camera has to be able to be controlled by the computer.
Hi thanks for this video. I have a Canon Camcorder (Mini DV) that I’d like to connect to a Mini DisplayPort on my Surface Pro Docking Station. I have a FireWire 400 cable that connects to my camcorder but the other end is exactly the same (I.e. FireWire 400). Any idea of how I can solve this dilemma?
@@bonnie9855 I did a quick search on Amazon and found this: amzn.to/2mInVsF ... Otherwise check online or maybe someplace that prints photos and they might be able to help you.
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I missed the part of the video where it explains 'HOW TO GET MINI DV TAPES ON COMPUTER'.
What a joke. Title of video should be: "Here is a chord I bought."
a cord that works!
Don’t be mean! He’s trying to be helpful!
Dad Reviews Ignore Brian, I think your video is very helpful!
@@DadReviews to be honest he's right. newer PCs don't have thunderbolt connectors natively, so yeah. "Here is a chord *and an adapter* I bought"
For years I've been burning all my VHS to DVD... then editing that on my computer... Takes a lot of time. This is a good idea, Lane!
Wow! That would be really time consuming. Hopefully this helps you out
to much talking ! Show us how to actually do it by having a camera pointed to a computer. Step by step
Perfect. Exactly what I needed. I just ordered through your links. Your video was perfect. Went through 5 other very confusing videos and yours just nails it.
Thank you.
And then what do you do after you connect the camera to the computer?! What kinds of files do you get / how can you access the files / what programs can you use to edit them? Thank you!
I'm on a Mac, so I just import with iMovie. But your editing software should be able to recognize the camera
@@DadReviews hey there, so I am doing this on iMovie and the camera appears. But after I’ve clicked on it the camera freezes and nothing happens. I can rewind sth but it’s always showing me: No data found. Even though I’ve recorded some videos with it. Any suggestions?
Any answers on this? I will not subscribe if I can't get help from you , there's obviously information missing this information given in this video doesn't not respond to the titled
I have close to 30 too! I bought a converter but my camera is slow and doesn't always want to work. Any recommendations on what i can do?
Sounds like you need a new camera
Then what program do you use to make copies?
I used imovie 09 on a mac
How does this help Windows PC users ?
Confused because of your title. I expected you to tell us how to transfer it to the computer. Not what kind of adapter you might need
So what do you do when the camera used to take the videos is no longer working?
ebay probably has one. Or there are services where you can send them your tapes and they will digitize it for you.
What if you don’t have the camera anymore?
I no longer have the small video recorder. But I have the small cassettes. Will I need to buy a small recorder? In order to place the video on my laptop? ☹️🤷🏻♀️
Yes, unless you send the tapes off to a place who will do the work for you.
What macbook did you have with the firewire
I found a lot of tapes of me from 2003-2005 like some people in the comments section was not even born at that time it’s crazy
hahaha... it's is so crazy! I have tapes from 1995! 🤣 I feel so old! 👴🏻
So all I need is those cords and then get old iMovie ? I have a late 2012 iMac and the canon zr500 will this work ? Thx
Yup. That should work. I used my moms old 2012 iMac
OH MAN YOU ARE MY HERO I HAVE 20X OF THESE TAPES! TY. I still haven't watched the video hopefully it helps me...
nvm I take that back apparently you think everyone has a Mac
This is just some dude's face for 3 plus minutes
yup
My Mini DV camcorder has eaten a tape. I got it out but won't try again. I purchased a PCIe firewire card / cable but I need a new camera with firewire. The ones on Amazon are used / sketchy 10+ years old. Where to find a new camcorder that supports Mini DV + firewire? Is there a better way? I need to save some old tapes to my NAS and backup to the cloud.
They probably don't make them anymore. You'll probably have to go used. Our maybe borrow one from a friend's or family member
Hi I have Panasonic mini DV camera and want to transfer to my PC(not Mac). Any idea?
Have a old Panasonic camera that my mom gave me with one working mini DV tape ane theres some stuff I recorded that I want to preserve.
Hey Daddyo! Thanks for the info. I went ahead and got the thunderbolt adapter and I plugged in my JVC gr dvL820u. The IMac made the usual plug and play sound but when I looked for the device it wasn’t there. It is in the device manager and I updated the driver but the computer is still not letting me access the camera. I went over the camera user manual and I did it by the book. Still nothing. For clarity, I am running windows 10 boot camp on a 2014 IMac. I even booted into Mac OS SeIERA and that time the computer made no sound at all. Have you experienced this before? Please let me know. I have 20 mini Dv tapes I was hopping to transfer. Thanks again for the great info!
I have not had this issue. Did you try opening iMovie to see if the camera is found in there when you import? That's where it was for me. You can also try downloading an older version of iMovie to see if that works as well. Hope that helps.
Dad Reviews Thanks! I have the new version...I’ll try the old iMovie version. You and your family be well
This works great. Thank you !!!
Welcome! Glad I could help you out
Good.
I've got a Canon HV30 that I need to connect to my Windows 10 PC. I've got to buy a firewire card for my PC, as well as a cable to connect to the HV30. Should I buy a 400/800 card and the cable linked to Amazon?
The 800 is usually faster, but they should both work
ive got all this now but when you plug it in how do you save it to your computer? what program do you use?
I use a mac, so I just use iMovie.
How do you hook it up to the camcorder
My mini vd now works, tho for some reason lines go through the image now and it's not black lines it's like the image from another cassette, that just says on screen while the other cassette plays,
Anyone have any suggestions got miniDV adapters like the VHS-C to VHS tapes? Or miniDV players...? Why is this antiquated media so expensive!!!
my handycam's cassette door is jammed. Dunno how to fix it also I don't know why there isn't any MiniDV player out in the market.
Have you checked eBay... I've seen one before, but it was expensive
Misleading title.. a little frustrating for go through this video and find out that answer bis not here... least you could have done is a little demo..
Totally agree, it’s all about a cord I bought..
this video didn't show how to get mini dv tapes to the computer
You gotta listen to what I'm saying, and you need to make sure that you have the right cords.
@@DadReviews yes you explained the cables, but you never went into software or did a transfer is what I'm saying. Such as Adobe premiere which I've captured through years ago
HOW TO GET MINI DV TAPES ON COMPUTER - *FIRST, SKIP THIS VIDEO*
One word of warning....If you have an iMac and have upgraded the operating system to the latest Catalina, it won't recognise a Firewire input. Apple have discontinued Firewire support. Way around it? Don't upgrade the Operating system, stick with previous Os. How do I know this? I have lots of mini DV tapes, but I upgraded the OS. Now I can't capture normal DV. Sometimes I can capture HDV format tapes using Premiere Pro, but not normal DV format tapes. I have yet to try capturing using a USB cable, or a Component cable plus I am concerned that the image quality may be degraded using these options.
Thanks for sharing the info. The computer I was using was pretty old, so it worked for me. Do you know what operating system they stopped supporting FireWire with?
Thank-you for this comment!
Use The Force Lane!
If it were only that easy
hi why can’t we just use a firewire to usb?
You can, but I don't think you'll be able to control your camera. This give your more control and an old version if iMovie autosplits clips when the camera is turned on and off, which is something that I was looking for.
a lot of talking and you said nothing - your title was "How to get Mini DV Tapes on Computer" and all you talked about was cables, Great Job talking wildly!
This is absolutely no help.... :(
it worked for me.
pls show materials instead of ur beautiful beard!
Why do you want to control the DV camera. Just record the whole tape and take full control over the file
I wanted it to automatically split up the files when the software noticed a cut, which is a feature in an older version of iMovie, and to be able to have that functionality, the camera has to be able to be controlled by the computer.
they're called the Imacs lol
would have been more helpful if you showed us it working.
Sorry.. is there a question that I can help you answer
@@DadReviews yes, rename the video title from "hot to get...tapes onto computer" to "what cable did i need to connect my dv camcorder to a Mac"!
Just time waste!
I don’t have sound :/
Hi thanks for this video. I have a Canon Camcorder (Mini DV) that I’d like to connect to a Mini DisplayPort on my Surface Pro Docking Station. I have a FireWire 400 cable that connects to my camcorder but the other end is exactly the same (I.e. FireWire 400). Any idea of how I can solve this dilemma?
I would think that there would be an adapter to go from FireWire 400 to whatever you are trying to convert it to. What are you trying to go to? USB?
All I have is a dv tape no camera
I don't know if a way to transfer that without a camera unless you bring it to a place that can do it
@@DadReviews I'm going to because the tape that I have is my first birthday
@@bonnie9855 I did a quick search on Amazon and found this: amzn.to/2mInVsF ... Otherwise check online or maybe someplace that prints photos and they might be able to help you.
I have a camera but isn't working. New one costs much more today.
Elongated and winded . The closeup of the runway doesn't add any value either. Overall rating - bizarreness.
Sorry you didn't like it. Just bring as thorough as I can
@@DadReviews thorough? Seriously? You showed us the cable you used, that's all. Nothing like the video title!
Why it has so many dislikes?
I don't know. I thought that it was pretty informative.
dude, dial it down a notch
haha... i can get excited
Lots of talking. Show people how it's ectually done.
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The title of the video doesn't match the information 😐 😑 😒
big malakas
What are malakas?
This guy is a cheat
Junk
Too much talking! Hahaha
Just trying to be informative
The heck was this garbage?
Focus on knowledge and less on your own situation. We are not family-related so we dont really care..
just sharing my experience.
blah blah blah
You need some friends
is this an invitation?