My Sony DCR-TRV620E is not recognized by iMovie
In the past iMovie was compatible with my Sony DCR-TRV620E Camcorder. Now the list provided says its not. ow can I still connect it?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
In the past iMovie was compatible with my Sony DCR-TRV620E Camcorder. Now the list provided says its not. ow can I still connect it?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Hi,
While it is true that the DCR-TRV620E is not specifically mentioned in iMovie for macOS supported cameras - Apple Support, you may want to have a look at the Learn more section: "iMovie works with most mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats. Use FireWire port for tape-based devices."
Also see:
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/camcorders-tape-camcorders/dcr-trv620e/articles/00029443
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/3059/30595621M.pdf
However, there have been reports indicating some difficulties with tape-based camcorders and newer versions of iMovie, so if you have access to an older Mac with a built-in FireWire port (and a corresponding version of iMovie), it may be an advantage. You would have to carry out tests.
Hi,
While it is true that the DCR-TRV620E is not specifically mentioned in iMovie for macOS supported cameras - Apple Support, you may want to have a look at the Learn more section: "iMovie works with most mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats. Use FireWire port for tape-based devices."
Also see:
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/camcorders-tape-camcorders/dcr-trv620e/articles/00029443
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/3059/30595621M.pdf
However, there have been reports indicating some difficulties with tape-based camcorders and newer versions of iMovie, so if you have access to an older Mac with a built-in FireWire port (and a corresponding version of iMovie), it may be an advantage. You would have to carry out tests.
Hi Jan
thanks for your reply. The only solution that worked was starting up my old 2009 iMac with the appropriate iMovie. On that iMac the connection and recognition worked well as expected. Transfer from the dowloaded files to my new mac by Ethernet-cable made them available to my new Mac.
Thanks again.
Frits17
Hi Frits17,
You're welcome! Thank you for the report. Yes, an older Mac seems to be the key in many cases.
Jan
My Sony DCR-TRV620E is not recognized by iMovie