Sony DCR-HC52 Driver?

Question

Is this thing suppose to come with an installation driver disc? Because in the manuel it says it does, but guess who didn't get the disc. Did I get cheated or what, and is there somewhere I can get one?

Answer 1

A quick look at the Sony site and there are no drivers downloadable for this camera. Either they're just not there or you don't need any - most cameras are just Plug & Play, meaning you can just plug it in (either by Firewire or USB) and your computer will recognize it.

Answer 2

Most drivers are bundled w/ XP or Vista... may not need for disc.

DCR-HC52, a miniDV vcam, must be FIREWIRE400**- connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* software while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase** (Vcam/4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC (4/ 6pin?), check DV or firewire port of PC whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, install firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia for laptop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire    

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate video editing applications accdg. to need & skill level

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

      video editing process- XP/wmm2

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

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

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

3. Finish (render)- save Movie file, also save Project* ** file

4. Share-burn to CD (if DvD, use DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick, Nero, etc.)

For Vista/wmm6, t’is similar: Import/ Edit/ Publish/ WindowsDVD or Nero for authoring