How can I transfer mini DV camcorder video to my PC as avi file using USB?

Question

Sony DCR-HC26 miniDV camcorder has its own software to transfer video, but it is in compressed format and low quality. Is there a program or way to transfer high quality video to PC through USB?

Answer 1

You don't. No, there is no program that will do "high quality" over USB like you are asking for.

Use firewire. Add a card. Cheap and easy if you have an available PCI slot or PCMCIA slot in a laptop.

Answer 2

Video needs a firewire connection.

Answer 3

you need a special program from the manufacturer

Answer 4

Yup - I'm with Bill G - you don't - it is not possible to transfer at high quality .avi using USB - you must use firewire.

You will find a read of this article very useful and informative :-  

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.p...    

The software being used is Ulead VideoStudio - you can download a free trial to see if it works for you from :-  

http://www.ulead.com/vs/runme.htm  

or

http://www.ulead.co.uk/vs/runme.htm

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