How to I transfer video from DV camcorder to MacBook Air via Lightning port?

[Minxy]

Hi. I have a DV camcorder Samsung VP-D70 with a few DV tapes which I would like to convert to a modern media format. I will likely want to edit the media in Final Cut X.

I have a mid-2012 Macbook Air which has a lightning port. How do i transfer footage from the DV camera to MacBook Air?

 

[rx7dude]

Hi. I have a DV camcorder Samsung VP-D70 with a few DV tapes which I would like to convert to a modern media format. I will likely want to edit the media in Final Cut X.

I have a mid-2012 Macbook Air which has a lightning port. How do i transfer footage from the DV camera to MacBook Air?

I think you mean ThunderBolt. Lightning is for iPhone/iPad
I used a FW to TB cable.

This assumes your Camcorder has FW. There are two types of FW (400 and 800). You'll have to check which one is applicable. Also, I don't see the FW cables on apple.com so you might have to go to a 3rd party site.

Edit: http://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/MD464LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter

 

[Dave Braine]

Firewire is the ONLY way to transfer video from a miniDV camcorder to your Mac. As well as the adapter linked above, you will need one of these to connect your camcorder to the adapter:
http://www.lindy.co.uk/cables-adapt...OI4vpq9yedTMIBg4bZd2gnWU7HQ9f06G4gaAtSZ8P8HAQ

 

[Minxy]

I think you mean ThunderBolt. Lightning is for iPhone/iPad
I used a FW to TB cable.

Of course - ThunderBolt! Thanks for the link I have ordered a cable from Apple.

As well as the adapter linked above, you will need one of these to connect your camcorder to the adapter:
http://www.lindy.co.uk/cables-adapters-c1/firewire-c452/1m-premium-firewire-800-cable-4-pin-male-to-9-pin-bilingual-male-p1751/s1893?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=1m-premium-firewire-800-cable-4-pin-male-to-9-pin-bilingual-male&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads&gclid=Cj0KEQjw4827BRDJvpbVuKvx-rIBEiQA2_CzsCFsiqPnWOI4vpq9yedTMIBg4bZd2gnWU7HQ9f06G4gaAtSZ8P8HAQ

Thank you.

I have also found these instructions from Apple on how to Import to Final Cut X.
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH12743?locale=en_US