OS X does not see my Sony DCR-PC110 video camera?

I just got the new all in one 27" MAC and could not wait to start editing my videos. Then a problem, I hook up my Sony DCR-PC110 with fire wire and nothing happens. The camera does not show up in the system at all, and of course Final Cut Express 4.0 show "No Comunication" instead of "VTR OK".

Is this camera no longer supported?
Is there anything I can try to get it to work?

Last but not least, if there is a compatability problem how can I get my collection of the kids video from the digital tape into Final Cut Express?

Thanks in advance for any guidance on this.

Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 27, 2010 8:01 PM

20 replies

Alchroma

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Apr 28, 2010 4:00 PM in response to OzziesMAC

OzziesMac,

BTW: If you resolve the issue, can you please post the outcome here so we all can benefit and share. Thank you.

Al

OzziesMAC Author

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Apr 28, 2010 5:37 PM in response to Alchroma

I will post it here if and when I find the cause.

OzziesMAC Author

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Apr 29, 2010 9:06 AM in response to OzziesMAC

O.K. I took everything to the Apple store only to find out the problem was the FireWire port in my new iMac.
Being that it was broken out of the box from day one and today is day 3 I am getting a replacement unit directly from Apple. This was a custom online order so they have me FedEx it back to them and as soon as they know FedEx has it they start to process my replacement.

In the store by the way my camera and FireWire connected flawlessly with 2 different computers and they could not get my new iMac to read anything from the FireWire port. This is my very first Computer from MAC, and though it is disappointing to get a broken unit as your first MAC, I will say that the service at both the store and on the phone is easily second to none compared to others I have had.

When I get the new I am hoping to go right back to FCE. I thank every one that responded to my thread, and hope to spend more time looking and learning around this forum.

OzziesMAC Author

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Apr 29, 2010 9:08 AM in response to OzziesMAC

Bad FireWire port on the iMAC was the culprit.

Alchroma

Level 7

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Apr 29, 2010 4:53 PM in response to OzziesMAC

Thanks for the report. 🙂
This does confirm that an 800 port can be DOA. (dead on arrival)

Al

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OS X does not see my Sony DCR-PC110 video camera?