Can you transfer movies from a mini-dvd camcorder to a mac?

Question

I asked people at the apple store and they were not sure. Any info would be helpful.

Answer 1

Yes, even mac needs a firewire connection.

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your mac might have come with a firewire port, if not you will have to buy one and install it, 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.

The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.

Answer 2

You might if you have iMovie 08. Not so easy with an earlier version.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014

Answer 3

Read this - same issue:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 4

Of course, you just need a dvd ripping software to help you do that. If you need more info, here is a step by step guide about how to put DVD movie on Mac

http://www.mac-dvd.com/mac-guide/how-to-...

If you have any other questions, feel free to email me.