USB 2.0 Male to IEEE 1394 4Pin Male iLink Firewire DV Cable 5FT Compatible with Sony DV,(Mini DV & D8) Digital Cameras, Digital Cameras.

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Connecting these kinds of video converters is kind of a no brainer but they are prone to have their issues with drivers as well.

Reboot your computer. You will now be able to import video via the i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 port. Continue with Step 4 in Option 2: Using Windows Live Photo Gallery Troubleshooting You can import videos using Windows Live Photo Gallery. You can then edit them, save them and share them with Windows Live Movie Maker.

How do I connect my digital video (DV) camcorder to my computer?

It is safe to say that home video recordings, such as Mini DVs, can contain some of the most treasured memories in a person's life. As one last test I compressed the AVI file down to a more reasonable 1.2GB MP4 using the Magix editor. Conclusion But if you’re not too fussed about the quality and just need to have a copy of old times, then the USB converters should be fine. Then again, if you are like the rest of us, you’ve either thrown them out years ago or simply have no idea where they could be. Enjoy high quality performance, low cost prints and ultimate convenience with the PIXMA G series of refillable ink tank printers.

At this point you can plug the adapter into the card and test if the camera can be seen using your video editor. Gathering round to view home films at a family get-together, 'enjoying' clips from friends' vacations, reminiscing over weddings and celebrations...If you have Mini DV cassettes that absolutely require the best transfer then a FireWire card is essential. No question about it!