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Ikester Author

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HDV Camcorder not recognized in FCPX/iMovie/Quicktime in Monterey (12.3)

Hi,

Up until a few weeks ago I was able to import HDV video from my Canon HV-20 into FCPX using a Firewire cable on my new MBP M1 Max. This is a setup worked well many times before. But when I tried to import a tape today the camera doesn't show up in FCPX/iMovie/Quicktime anymore.

The only thing that changed (that I can think of) since last time I used it is the version of MacOS. Interestingly, the same camera with the same cable shows up just fine on a different laptop, an older MBP (Intel-based) running Big Sur.

In addition, I can see that the camera is properly recognized on the Firewire bus by MacOS on the M1 Max. It shows up in the System Information application (under Firewire) and on the command line when running:

Just not in any of the video import dialogs.

Since it was working a few weeks ago, it makes me think that something may have broken with one of the latest versions of Monterey.

I wonder if anybody else with an HDV camcorder/deck can confirm if they can see them as an option for importing video on an M1 Mac running the latest version of Monterey (12.3), either in FCPX, iMovie or Quicktime.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Mar 19, 2022 5:41 PM

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May 3, 2022 12:54 PM in response to DIYfilmMaker

Actually my question has already been answered. I just went back and read everyone's comments. I should have checked first, sorry.

It looks like I need to explore a plan b. I have been shooting and developing super 8 film and then capturing it on to my Canon HV10 camcorder and uploading that into FCPX.

My best plan b options seem to be: buy a scanner like a Wolverine, or upgrade to a dslr camera or use the previous OS.

Thank you all for the useful information that you provide.

Paul

Ikester Author

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May 16, 2022 3:21 PM in response to Ikester

It's alive! Alive! :)

My firewire HDV camcorder is recognized again in Monterey 12.4! I was able to see it in FCPX and in Quicktime. I'm glad Apple was able to fix this issue. I'm on a MacBook Pro M1 Max. I hope it works for everyone else as well.