How to connect video camera with Mac

[helca]

Hi all,

I have older type of video camera Sony and I tried to transfer my video to my MacBook Pro. I connected them with USB but nothing happened. Mac did not even recognised video camera. Do I need to download some software?

I tried option "transfer from Camera" in iMovie, but could not find my video.

Thank you very much
Helca

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What exact video camera do you have? The model should be at least listed on the bottom of the camcorder?
Does it have "i.Link" or "DV-OUT" as a port (shown in the graphic below as "FW400 4-pin" port)?

If so, you need to get the appropriate Firewire cable as shown in the graphic above.

 

[helca]

Camera type is Sony model No DCR-HC22E with handycam station, yes it has FW400 4-pin" port and iLink
Thank you very much for your help, I will buy a new Firewire cable.
helca