Can a pc read a camcorder without its sd card?

Question

i have a canonzr830,and im trying to connect to my pc thru usb without its sdcard,my pc doesnt recognize it at all,(doesnt have the found new device notification).is it normal or does it have to reconize it even w/o the sd card..?o do i need the card for it to "read" it?

Answer 1

If it had glasses probley

Answer 2

The ZR830 is a MiniDV camcorder - it uses USB for transferring stills but the video is transferred via firewire.  If your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card. They're cheap, easy to install and readily available. You'll also need a firewire cable.

Answer 3

canonzr830, a miniDV vcam, must be FIREWIRE400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing (VES)* software while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase ** (Vcam/4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC (4/ 6pin?), check DVor firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, procure firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia for laptop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire    

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate video editing app accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

      video editing process- XP/wmm2

      >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Capture video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Finish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project* ** file

4. Share-burn to CD (if DvD, thru a DvD authoring app like DvD Flick, Nero, etc.)

For Vista/wmm6, t’is similar: Import/ Edit/ Publish/ WindowsDVD or Nero for authoring

Answer 4

no .

Answer 5

Contact Canon support!!