Josh demonstrates how to connect your digital video camera to your computer. He shows the connections and the cables you will need to do the job. Estimated time to complete this lesson is 5 minutes.
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@jamestyler24104 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael can you make a newer one
@clungebobcumpants96136 жыл бұрын
10 years on and the problem to transfer these videos is 10 times worse.
@MrMASSEYJONES6 жыл бұрын
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.
@moglove10914 жыл бұрын
thank god! you wouldn't believe how long i've waited for this very video to actually explain simply what to do!
@malh59848 жыл бұрын
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.
@organicforlife2 ай бұрын
15 years ago. Legend
@VFish44411 жыл бұрын
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
@vegeta4257810 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. After a day on the phone with Sony and them not knowing what to do and local Radio Shack manager No help (Very Rude). Your 5min video got it done.
@mxownage16 жыл бұрын
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
@kennerfee100Ай бұрын
If your computer doesn't have FireWire (like some of the newer Macs), just either install a PCI-E FireWire card or a FW to ThunderBolt adapter.
@edwinflynn97445 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I will attempt to connect my camera. I will let you know how I go with it.
@colbillington3 жыл бұрын
Did you connect it yet?
@discipline4boys8 жыл бұрын
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
@ev18366 жыл бұрын
or you can save them onto youtube or facebook set them to private if you'd like and then keep them forever!
@n024pat5 жыл бұрын
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.)
@123TeeMee4 жыл бұрын
KZbin 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."
@GMODISM8 жыл бұрын
Wow this is not that old but seems so extremly retro :D This is epic!
@ethanglide8 жыл бұрын
+Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel yeah 7 years... not THAT old.
@GMODISM8 жыл бұрын
Haha films looks like it's from the 90's though
@ethanglide8 жыл бұрын
+Gmodism Total Nerdery Channel I know right the intro noses really hurt my head haha
@GMODISM8 жыл бұрын
Indeed, I actually have a DV cam tho, or wait you too as you are here LOL
@mxownage16 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! I've been looking for this, very easily explained, very nice tutorial. Thanks again !!!
@CinHalCedHerChance8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh, this saved me a lot of hassle.
@plavins114 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@KakarotOwns7 жыл бұрын
It's difficult now because only old laptops and computers have a firewire port, such a pain trying to find solutions for it.
@snugray_p16592 жыл бұрын
Thanks! HDV is popular on the market nowadays, had to jump on the bandwagon
@jwanderer6110 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. Worked like a charm!
@dfrank20039 ай бұрын
Just helped me in 2023!
@mrpoolplayer63799 жыл бұрын
Great Video... something difficult made easy. Now, how do we do this with 2 streaming cams at once.
@NightsArrowz13 жыл бұрын
I like this Josh. Josh Helps.
@MegaBudoo14 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That video is SOOOOOO helpful! You rock Josh. Thanks again
@jacoboviveros24268 жыл бұрын
Excelente para un cavernícola de la computación…Mil gracias
@TheZarakShow15 жыл бұрын
thank you soo much josh its great seeing people like you help so many. theZarakshow
@ShadowBladeSceptile14 жыл бұрын
thanks! man ive been looking for a good tutorial EVERYWHERE!
@thephantomdragon15 жыл бұрын
omg! thank you so much! ive been searching everwhere for something like this!!
@vishnukirangoli3 жыл бұрын
Hi , after 12 years!!
@princessserena73736 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Your video really helped me with my camera!!!
@harryxiro3 жыл бұрын
People from 10 years ago: Thank you so much this really helped!!! People now: This didn't work, dislike.
@Marcelis15 жыл бұрын
this is the greatest video in the world. thanks for uploading, i didnt kno finding info woul dbe so easy
@ozi7616 жыл бұрын
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.
@joshuaaikens12 жыл бұрын
@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.
@darkecountyfarmergirl51476 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks so much. I'd like to watch the follow-up videos for this. Can you tell me how to find them?
@hubaszarvas21065 жыл бұрын
Don't throw it away, due to it's 4:3 SD format it is a perfect match to post SD videos to Instagram. This is a new fashion! ;)
@Mathurankan14 жыл бұрын
@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.
@oliviamulgrew11 жыл бұрын
THIS IS SO EASY TO FOLLOW AND I AM SO PLEASED I FOUND THIS ...THANKYOU :)
@AndyJohnD100113 жыл бұрын
thanks very useful cheers, will also look at your other videos
@hydroglyph14 жыл бұрын
Holy crap, that's pretty easy to do.....thanks.
@MrDredward10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your educational dv clip.
@Conor_OMara14 жыл бұрын
@MrTengkuFaris you can always just record over a tape by rewinding it in play mode,and then just record from there.
@JoshGoldie13 жыл бұрын
thank you for making this vid i saved £80
@manugogo22 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, great stuff.
@Dreadful_Ali15 жыл бұрын
okay, sorry to hear that. thanks.
@JohnBoonBeanDutchman4 жыл бұрын
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
@kleberpluas49038 ай бұрын
Good job man very helpfull
@mfmrotterdam35388 жыл бұрын
Please, what to do if your computer has no firewire connenction, only usb?
@Charizarzar8 жыл бұрын
+Mfm Rotterdam If your computer has a slot in it you can fit a firewire adapter card into it.
@popageorgel8685 Жыл бұрын
Bob Ros vibe
@dgk02livin4him15 жыл бұрын
its a firewire port and its easy to install so yeah its on amazon for as low as like five bucks
@snook6vision6 жыл бұрын
What happens if the computer doesn't recognize the camera. I have 3 Macs & a HP desktop & none of them recognize my Sony Digital Camcorder. When I first brought my Sony & HP with the firewire I had absolutely no problem recording video to the computer then all of a sudden The HP just stop recognizing the Sony Camcorder. Eventually I brought some Macs a 2008 Macbook & 2 Macbook Pros (same year) At first I had my HD split on the Macbook for windows vista. It worked for a little while then it just stopped recognizing my Sony Camcorder. Then I did more research & I learned how to record the video on my MacBook Pro's through I Movie. The problem is that it worked however it's extremely unreliable. It may work 10-15 % (Maybe 20% at the most) of the times. I still love that camcorder. I brought is back 2008 It still works great , no problems with camera it's self. I think it still has excellence video even compared to the cameras out today in 2017. ( I guess it" true what they newer isn't always better) I just need a reliable way to transfer the video. I've brought Firewire to USB converts which technically work but the video that transfer is horrible & definitely not the video the camera produces. Please help me, I haven't been able to use this camera in years because of this issue.
@bagsandbling75649 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial except you did not show where you connected the firewire cable to the back of your computer. I have a Canon ZR200 camcorder that was my deceased husband's that has an old tape in it. I've misplaced all the cords that came with the camera so I'll need to buy them but don't know what to buy. I'm very technology-challenged, to say the least! I don't see any port on the back of my computer tower that looks like a firewire port either. Can someone please help me?
@maherminer1235 жыл бұрын
Most computers now a days don't have this firewire port. I recommend you to buy a cheap laptop from like goodwill or somewhere that has a 4 pin firewire and or buy a desktop that has one and transfer it via that. reply 2 me if you need anymore help if that tapes really worth it
@fcoello425 жыл бұрын
I will try! Thank You!
@perfektcrime5 жыл бұрын
You need a DV camcorder that got AV output as well as input. All Canon camcorders that end with a "i" got it.
@chrisdietz3717 Жыл бұрын
excellent video
@gobolligan12 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! Thanks...
@ethanwashere_2 жыл бұрын
Who's here is 2021?
@OmarOrtiz-id4ud7 жыл бұрын
my computer doesnt recognize my panasonic pv-gs120 camcorder, i think i need some drivers. do you know where i can download some?
@jalister00714 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@mariocomeq196114 жыл бұрын
It was very interesting and very clear. 1.- Why don't try yoo to make a video showing how to use a digital camera or normal camera as a web cam? 2.- Images will be clearer and better using a digital camera rather than a web cam? Thanks
@sarrajban110 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info but its not working on my Sony Hadicam Difital 8 700X. It is showing a message "class not registered". Please help.
@bdiger15 жыл бұрын
Many thanks I had so much trouble but your vid made it so simple. Keep up the good work
@eldawncatalan51054 жыл бұрын
This is gold
@remobrown901126 күн бұрын
Hello from the future! Shit has got crazy now.
@2395102814 жыл бұрын
Superb tutorial
@lukeparkour37123 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@derrobuste85655 жыл бұрын
This video was 10 years ago, holy crap
@5raymi515 жыл бұрын
Thanks that help me a lot how much it cost the firewire cable?
@lan132815 жыл бұрын
thank you very much 4 this video it helps me lot..
@RandomlyChandler14 жыл бұрын
they sell firewire boxes go to google start to type in firewire and it should pop up and you can check em out.
@EasyFolkDude6 жыл бұрын
the firewire cable, can it be of the same types on both ends? i don;t have on my laptop a large hole for the large end of firewire cable, i have on the MiniDv a small firewire hole and on my laptop the same firewire hole. will it work like that?
@gloriapr659 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it helped a lot.
@BadKarma7145 жыл бұрын
Hi I am from the future we use SD cards and SSD drives ECT and everyone uses windows 10 or Mac slot of use use our smart phones or DSLR cameras that shoot 4K lol cool old school video
@multiinstalservicetechnolo48926 жыл бұрын
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
@KurtAudioMusic7 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheGameboyCollector13 жыл бұрын
thanks for the help
@859ification12 жыл бұрын
Also the name of the camera is the "DCR-HC24"
@DudooNW15 жыл бұрын
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?
@hypersuperdude16 жыл бұрын
I have a sony DCR-HC30E. thanx dude
@pinkdomo2911 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, I don't know where I can get the firewire ports. Where can I find it in my house? :) Thanks
@UnitediFall14 жыл бұрын
You may have to download a driver from your camcorder's website.
@fred3068018 жыл бұрын
If you have a plug on your camera that kind of looks like for ear phones but labeled A/V , audio video .. It is a composite type set up.. Yellow for the video and white or red for audio. Some times you might have a S-video plug as well. Then you can get the Happauge Colossus capture card and that will work. Most camera have the fire wire port. But to make it work you need the 1394 fire wire. One end goes into the camera and the other to the computer. And that is where the problem is. You need a special type plug. They make a card for older computers But I am not sure about the newer ones. So the one I listed above may be your only option.
@appreviewer737315 жыл бұрын
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?
@susheelgurungofficial34387 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh ! I found your tutorial very helpful but my computer doesn't have FireWire port through which I can't connect from DV Camcorder to Computer . So pliz suggest me asap plizzz .
@Bsantana19897 жыл бұрын
Susheel Gurung you need an adapter
@georgiaBRUSHHANDLEdoyle6 жыл бұрын
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!!
@user-xo6fp7wt6i6 ай бұрын
Can you please inform me what is the name of the fire wire dv cable you used?
@raybucknall690910 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh. Is Windows Movie Maker for windows 8.1 compatable with the old Cam Corders? IE Canon MV20i. Look forward to hearing from you.
@antiqueshopindia10 ай бұрын
Are you there gentleman ❤
@kyle_freedom397010 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much for this video it works thanku
@SuperDieseldriver6 жыл бұрын
Cheers forgot how to do this👍👍
@DUYEMI13 жыл бұрын
thanks for the help..
@jacquethaxton79413 жыл бұрын
Thank you I got one at a yard sale and no instructions came with it
@Wens88816 жыл бұрын
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???
@TOPNOTCHIDIOTS15 жыл бұрын
hold on do u have a brother or is ur last name barber pr is ur brother a teacher>?
@liamheide28513 жыл бұрын
Lmaoooo
@iblorna8 жыл бұрын
Josh... thank you for such a detailed video. My problem is that I dont think my camcorder (Sony Handycam DCR-DVD-300) has a firewire port. Thre is a place that says DC IN port. The other end of said cord is permanently attached to one end of the a/c adapter. The other spot I have has a USB symbal and what the manual calls a 'USB Cable with a USB port on one end and USB jack at the other end. I have a Macbook Pro that does have a firewall port 800, as well as a thunderbolt. Do you think you are able to help me know what i need in order to transfer fron the Sony to my computer??? I would be very grateful for your help. Sincerely
@kingeris16574 жыл бұрын
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
@born2live8207 жыл бұрын
thank you sir.
@MarioRiccardi92413 жыл бұрын
@strikeah thanks thats a good idea. i'm going to try to get a firewire card but if that doesn't work i'll use this idea. it's pretty creative haha
@grahampurkiss1557 Жыл бұрын
My camcorder is Analogue, and does not have a Firewire socket. Now I wonder if capture still possible?
@prsfilms16 жыл бұрын
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?
@scooper167715 жыл бұрын
Josh what is the best quality setting period, not just for the pc? Btw great video!