How do I get my Digi cam and 'Vista' to work tgether.AArGH!

Question

Have tons of digi film taken on a Sony DCR-TRV140E PAL.Used to be able to transfer onto old pc using XP..but doesn't work with Vista.Not a plug and play device.Have been on to Sony and they say is just incompatable but what the hay!..That's ridiculous..Why bother upgrading anything when u have to upgrade evrything..Or so it seems.Would understand if if I was trying to plug in a gramafone..Makes my blood boil.

Answer 1

DCR-TRV140E, a digi-8 vcam, must be iLink / FIREWIRE400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* 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 pc for DV or firewire port, whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, install firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia / express card for laptop.

http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/3151...

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

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

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/13543...

      

video editing process- Vista/wmm6

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

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

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

3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file

      >>> Share=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD

Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero

For details, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...