Can i still put my videos on the computer another way?

Question

i bought a video camera and i thought i could put videos on my computer with the usb port and cable and apparently not apparently i need fire wire or a dv cable and a fire wire or dv port..... this sucks i cant do anything

Answer 1

Sorry, but you need a firewire port and cord.  If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, (it's actually pretty easy to install) since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.

It looks like this. http://www.usbgear.com/PCI_IEEE1394_Card...

Answer 2

Yes you can - get a firewire card!  They're cheap, easy to install and readily available. You'll also need a firewire cable.

Answer 3

Go to a local Computer store, & buy a fire wire PCI card will only cost you about £12.00 ish at topps with a cable. This will fit in a PCI slot in your computer. If you are running on XP, it will find the card & automatically install it for you,

P.S If they try to charge you about £30.00 for one, then tell them to get stuffed, theyr'e not that dear. The last one I bought only cost me £9.00.