Importing DV from a camera using USB

[evilcurls84]

Hi all,

I'm a relatively new MacBook user, and I need to import data from a Canon DV camera, which has a USB connection. I know iMovie won't recognize this, but is there any other method/software I can use? Or, taking one step back, how can I get the computer even to recognize that the camera is connected to it?

Thanks so much,
Nina

 

[Gymnut]

You'll need a Firewire cable (4pin to 6pin) to import from your camera. Care to specify which model Canon camcorder you have because they all should have a firewire port(if I'm not mistaken).

http://www.midi-store.com/Hosa-firewire-cable-4pin-to-6pin-p-16454.html