I have a canon zr800 mini dv handycam. SO HOW CAN I CONNECT IT TO MY PC?

Question

I have a canon zr800 mini dv handycam. SO HOW CAN I CONNECT IT TO MY PC?

Answer 1

You'll need to capture the video 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'll also need a firewire cable.

Once everything's connected and the camcorder's switched to Play you can use Windows Movie Maker to capture and edit your video.

Answer 2

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