What firewire should I use to get videos from my camcorder to my computer?

Question

What is the right type of firewire to use for uploading video from my minidv camera to computer? My computer is a Windows XP laptop and my camera JVC miniDV.

There are three firewires, but I don't know which one to use.

4 pin to 4pin 6'

6 pin to 4pin 6'

6 pin to 6pin 6'

Which one should I use? Thanks!

Answer 1

I agree with iridflare...

BUT: Just gtting the cable may not be enough. Does your laptop even have a firewire port? Windows XP is the Operating System - which manufacturer made the hardware? If it does have a firewire port, you would know which cable to get. If it does not, you need to add one... hopefully the computer has a PCMCIA slot available:

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Answer 2

All MiniDV camcorders have a 4 pin socket, so #3's a non-starter.  Most computers use a 6 pin socket so it's probably #2.  BUT, some laptops use a 4 pin socket, so it could be #1 - have a look at the sockets on the camcorder and the laptop.  If they're the same, it's 4 pin to 4 pin, if they're different it's 4 pin to 6 pin.

BTW, the difference isn''t subtle.