Sony Camcorder how to record off it?

Question

I have a sony camcorder ( HANDY CAM) and it records onto mini dvs. (digital video cassettes)- And i was wondering how do i record off them to dvd?

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. Once you have downloaded (depends on what program you use) there is usually an option that lets you burn to a dvd.

Answer 2

after reading all the answers and if you think you are confused and not going to make it then buy a dvd recorder (similar to the dvd player, a goodmake such as philips or sony).

Answer 3

a miniDV vcam must be DV~Firewire400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* application while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Before cable purchase** check PC for DV port {VCAM@4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC@4/ 6pin?}. If none, install firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia / express card for laptop.

http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/3151...

entry-level Windows Movie Maker* (free w/ Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) is simple & easy to learn. Upgrade to intermediate or advanced video editing apps accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

      

video editing process- Vista/wmm6

      >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Import video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file

      >>> Share=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD

Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero

For details, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...