Need help - Camcorder?

Question

I have the usb cable, but my computer doesn't recognize my camera when i connect it. Is there some sort of software that I need so my camera is recognized?

Camera:

Sony...Model: DCR-HC26

Answer 1

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.