How to transfer video from panasonic NV-GS85GC HANDICAM to PC?

Question

How to transfer video from panasonic NV-GS85GC HANDICAM to PC?

Answer 1

The NV-GS85GC is a MiniDV camcorder so you need to transfer it via firewire.  If your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card.  They're cheap, easy to install and readily available.

You can use Windows Movie Maker to capture the video or get a more powerful editor such as Sony's Vegas Movie Studio.

Answer 2

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.