New Sony HDR-HC5 1080i HDV Camcorder version

[Faz]

I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to connect this camera to my Macbook Pro.

I don't see a firewire port on the new version of this camera.

Any help will be very greatly appreciated.

Faz

 

[zioxide]

There is definitely a firewire port (4-pin) which is probably labeled either as i.Link or DV. Just plug it in to your mac and you should be good to go.

 

[Faz]

Well, there is an iLink cable that plugs into the side of the camera. It is labelled HDV/DV

However, I cannot see anywhere to plug the other end of the cable into the Mac.

Faz

 

[zioxide]

The i.Link port on your camera is a 4-pin firewire, and your mac has a 6-pin. You need to get a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire cable (like this). Plug the 4-pin side into your camera and the 6-pin side into the firewire port on the right side of your macbook pro.

 

[Multimedia]

The Port Is Inside The Drop Down Door Below The Swing Out Screen-Memory Stick Area

Don't you have a manual? The port is the one next to the BLUE LANC port second from the front. It's clearly labeled HDV/DV with an "i" to the left of it.

 

[Faz]

Thank you. I'll head out Monday and get the 4 to 6 wire.

Much appreciated.

Faz

 

[narzod]

Has anyone been able to get iMovie or FCP to recognize this camera? I've never been able to get it connected.

 

[narzod]

Nevermind, i figured it out.

 

[rfb]

How did you do it?

Never mind. I figured it out too!