Can anyone help with a Sony camcorder download to my Mac Pro?

[tobasco27]

Didn't find a more appropriate place to ask the question, so I thought I'd ask here.

I've got a Sony DV camera - Model DCR-HC21 - that doesn't seem to download video from the camera to my Mac Pro easy - or at all!

Is there a simple fix? Or do I need special software and patch cords to make it work?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Mac Pro or MacBook Pro? And what exact model of either Mac Pro or MacBook Pro do you use?*
Which Mac OS X version is on either Mac?*
Which software (and version) do you use to capture the footage from the Mini DV camcorder?
What Firewire cable do you use?**

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To find out what Mac OS X version you run, click > About This Mac:

To find out, what exact Mac model you use, click > About This Mac > More Info > Hardware Overview:

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To see a more detailed video tutorial showing the above steps, click here (2 MB, 23s, .mp4).​

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[tobasco27]

Thanks for the reply -

I'm running a 15" Mac Book Pro with Mac OS X v.10.7.4

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Thanks for the reply -

I'm running a 15" Mac Book Pro with Mac OS X v.10.7.4

What about the rest of the questions?

Mac Pro or MacBook Pro? And what exact model of either Mac Pro or MacBook Pro do you use?*
Which Mac OS X version is on either Mac?*
Which software (and version) do you use to capture the footage from the Mini DV camcorder?
What Firewire cable do you use?**