I'm having no luck getting my video saved to my MAC from my new SONY DCR - SR85. Digital Video Camera.?

Question

Operating Guide is sketchy at best and only deals with PC's.

I need to get video onto my Mac. I've attached the usb cord - so iMovie should come up automatically - But it does not.

iPhoto does come up and it has transferred the still images from the camera. - But I need the video!

Please help!

Answer 1

You need to check the Sony support site for your camera for MAC compatability issues. Follow the link below>>>

Answer 2

Is this a mini dv camcorder? Even Macs need a firewire connection

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