How to get video off my camcorder to my 13" MBP?

[chelseasian]

Hi!

I am in a bit of a spot. I have just purchased a new 13" MBP and I have some video that I need to transfer off my camcorder (Canon Optura 20) which has both a FW400 and a USB port.

I've tried connecting via USB to my MBP and running iMovie, but it is not recognizing it. As my MPB does not have a FW400 port, how would I get the video transferred?

I appreciate any suggestions.

Thank you.

 

[jmann]

When you connect the camera does it show up on the desktop as a drive? If so, then just make a folder, and drag all the video files into, and you can later import them into iMovie. Also, does the camera show up in iPhoto?

 

[alphaod]

Have you tried a FW800-to-FW400 adapter or cable?

Also if your camcorder charged and turned on when you're connecting it to your computer?

 

[electroshock]

I've tried connecting via USB to my MBP and running iMovie, but it is not recognizing it. As my MPB does not have a FW400 port, how would I get the video transferred?

You can get a FW400-to-800 cable, and hook it up that way. One of these should do the trick:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/add-ons-and-hubs/cables

Assuming your camcorder comes with a 4-pin FW400 port on it, you'd probably want to get this cable: 9-pin FW800 on one end and a 4-pin FW400 on the other end. I.e. one of the first four links on that website, depending on the length you need. Starts at $10.

 

[getz76]

With that camcorder, the USB is only v1.1 and for transfering stills only. You will need to use the FireWire for video transfers, and you will need to use a "Log and transfer" feature to move the videos over.

 

[ankitsid]

http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=103&cp_id=10301

scroll down to 9pin-4pin

6ft is enough (for me)
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10301&cs_id=1030104&p_id=3541&seq=1&format=2

 

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