Comments on: How Do I Connect A Camcorder That Does Not Have A Usb Or Firewire Port On It To The Computer?

By: Video Help

Video Help — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:28:18 +0000

By: snowwill

snowwill — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:20:54 +0000

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….
Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don’t come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.
If you have an analog (VHS) camcorder…
You need an analog converter, either internal card or external such as the dazzle. It’s very easy to use and come with good software. You would hook your analog VHS camera to the analog converter, the dazzle and then hook the dazzle to your PC. The dazzle cost around 70.00 , but worth the money if you have a lot of VHS to tapes to convert.

By: theorigi

theorigi — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:09:49 +0000

triple rca is the common connection for old school analog cams.
you might need an analog to digital convertor box but they’ll set you back $100 or more. it might be cheaper to get a small business video production company to do the transfer for you. i recommend a digital file and not a burnt dvd.
if tho, you have a mini dv lead with the triple coloured plugs you can do it that way.
it should look like a headphone jack on one end and a rca trio on the other.
triple into old cam, 3.5 mm into mini dv.
play back on old cam and set mini dv as AV “IN” mode. on your menu somewhere.
you should see the screen on the mini dv playback.
caution – don’t let it run for too long at a time. the sound sync will go out terribly.