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dlh249

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I want to connect my sony HDR HC7 to Macbook Pro. Do I need special adapter for I link, FIrewire connection? What is the best software? Can I do HD video? thanks D
 
That camera is a miniDV camcorder, it records in SD and in HD, but the actual manual can give you more detailed information, or the package the camera came in with, as it most probably listed some functions of the camera.
http://news.sel.sony.com/documents/.../camcorders/high_definition/HDR-HC7_Specs.pdf

If you have a Unibody MacBook Pro (since 10/2008), you need a 4-pin to 9-pin Firewire cable, Sony calls Firewire i.Link.

Firewire 4-pin to 9-pin cable
9-4-pin-firewire-800-cable.jpg


iMovie, coming with every Mac as part of the iLife suite, will be able to capture the camera's footage.
 
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