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I am trying to import video from a 2008 Canon DV camera (4pin port) into iMovie (V10.2.2) on my MacBook Pro (macOS BigSur 11.2) with Thunderbolt 3 ports. Could I use Firewire to THunderbolt connections (i.e. 4 pin port to 6pin, 6 pin to 9pin, 9 pin to Thunderbolt 2, TB2 to TB3)? I will need to order these connections, so want to check before I do. If so, could I skip a step (eg 4 pin to 9pin)?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
USB-c basically is Thunderbolt 3. On my MacBook Air USB-c is the only slot that it has, so I would need to use the additional adapter to USB-c (Thunderbolt 3) in order to plug in. But in your case if you have a Thunderbolt 2 slot you can just plug directly into that.
Be aware that importing from digital tape into iMovie 10 is somewhat hit or miss. It works most of the time but sometimes it doesn't, even with the correct cables.
Good luck with your project.
-- Rich
USB-c basically is Thunderbolt 3. On my MacBook Air USB-c is the only slot that it has, so I would need to use the additional adapter to USB-c (Thunderbolt 3) in order to plug in. But in your case if you have a Thunderbolt 2 slot you can just plug directly into that.
Be aware that importing from digital tape into iMovie 10 is somewhat hit or miss. It works most of the time but sometimes it doesn't, even with the correct cables.
Good luck with your project.
-- Rich
I looked at the thread you suggested - answered most of my questions. Just something else - they mention going from thunderbolt to USBc.
I was going to go from 9pin to TB 2 (I have an older mac that will do that, thanks to the thread!). Do I need to go to USBc from TB (what is the difference?).
Take a look at this thread and the links within it. It will explain what cables and adapters that you need:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251304950
– Rich
Thank you Rich!
Thank you Rich - you were very helpful :)
You are welcome. 😊
—Rich
Importing DV movies into iMovie
