Canon ZR500 Mini DV USB Cable.?

Question

I have a Canon ZR 500 Mini DV, and I need a cable that will go from that camera to the laptop. I also need software, I guess, to take that footage and edit it. I have windows movie maker. Anyway, I've been looking on google, but there are so many Mini DV cables. I've bought two already, and they don't work. Someone help!

Answer 1

Try FireWire.

Answer 2

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, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord (ieee 1394) 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.

So, if your computer doesn't have a firewire port then you can't use a firewire cord, go to somewhere like bestbuy and buy your firewire card and cord at the same time.

Answer 3

ZR 500, a miniDV vcam, must be FIREWIRE**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing (VES)* software while vcam is on playback. Vcam.4pin->CABLE-> Pc (4/ 6pin?). Before cable** purchase, note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin...check the firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, procure firewire card: pci for pc or pcmia for laptop (Google).

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 other video editing app accdg. to need & skill level

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

video editing process:

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

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

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

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

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