Firewire Connector Help for new Macbook Pro

[K.E.P.]

After using my 1gz 17'' imac G4 for almost 7 years, I decided to get a new macbook pro due to the fact is has FW and I use it a ton with my mini-dv recorder for imovie.

Question: I am guessing to make my camcorder work with the new incoming macbook pro I need:

1) Firewire 800 9 pin to 400 six pin connector
and
2) Female 400 six pin to female 400 six pin

I already have an ilink (4pin I think to firewire 400 cord) that is ilink size on one end and FW 400 on the other end.

What are the best options to get my camcorder connected?

KEP

 

[delude]

I'm in the same situation as you. I have no idea about an iLink 800 cable, but as we both already have the iLink 400 FireWire cable it looks like the best option is to buy a 'Sonnet 400 to 800 adapter'. (http://www.amazon.com/Sonnet-FireWire-400-Adapter-FAD-824/dp/B0000CDJPQ)

 

[K.E.P.]

these will work for ilink only

I found these, but these appear to convert/connect the ilink (4pin male) into a firewire 800 male end.

http://www.trianglecables.com/firewire-800.html



What is the best way to connect to a firewire hard drive? 800 male to 400 male?

 

[e12a]

yes. Computer and Hard drive both have female bits.

you need a male-male cable.

 

[J the Ninja]

For FW800 devices:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10301&cs_id=1030106&p_id=3545&seq=1&format=2

For FW400 devices:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10301&cs_id=1030105&p_id=3542&seq=1&format=2

For 4pin FW400 devices (like camcorders):
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10301&cs_id=1030104&p_id=3541&seq=1&format=2