Didn't want to hi-jack Rutin's thread on this question so figured I put it here...
I tinkered around for a few seasons filming some hunts and have just got around to the process figuring out how to transfer my miniDV tapes to the home pc. The problem I'm up against right now, is that the camcorder has a firewire port. From what I've tried (bought a usb multi-cable w/ firewire at Best Buy), the firewire to USB connection doesn't seem to work on my pc. I have some good footage from a North Dakota duck hunting trip I'd like to put on and edit, but I'm a dumb azz when it comes to this stuff.
Looking for any insight you guys may have. Probably the best advise will be to buy a newer model camcorder, but that's just not in the funds right now.
Thanks!
I tinkered around for a few seasons filming some hunts and have just got around to the process figuring out how to transfer my miniDV tapes to the home pc. The problem I'm up against right now, is that the camcorder has a firewire port. From what I've tried (bought a usb multi-cable w/ firewire at Best Buy), the firewire to USB connection doesn't seem to work on my pc. I have some good footage from a North Dakota duck hunting trip I'd like to put on and edit, but I'm a dumb azz when it comes to this stuff.
Looking for any insight you guys may have. Probably the best advise will be to buy a newer model camcorder, but that's just not in the funds right now.
Thanks!