How to capture miniDv video in DV format using USB?

Question

I have a Sony HC54E handycam but in its capture settings(on my PC(sony Vegas)) I can capture videos only in 320X240 and 640X480(interpolated). Can anybody help how to capture DVD quality (720X576 or anything better) DV video on my computer using USB?:confused:

Answer 1

If you've got USB but no stills facility, it must be for video streaming.  As other posters have said, you need to capture your video via firewire.

Answer 2

minidv camcorders need 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 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 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.

Answer 3

You can't!!! If you perused the resolves answers you would see you need to connect with a iLink / firewire cable to the firewire port of your PC. USB is for transferring jpeg from tour memory stick or stream video as a webcam. There is a whole section in your camera's manual. See the links below for more info>>>>>>>>>>