Can anybody recommend a secondhand Camcorder that is still supported and will successfully transfer mini DV footage to Mac mini (2018). My Canon MV 530i is no longer supported and I have many DV tapes to retrieve> Cheers! to anyone who can help...
Mac mini, macOS 13.6
I did a quick test with Sony TRV320E to 4-9 pin FW cable to TB-FW adapter to TB2-TB3 adapter to Mac mini 2018 USB-C port, macOS 14.2.1.
System Information > FireWire and Thunderbolt/USB4 show the camcorder.
Initially QuickTime Player of Final Cut Pro 10.7 did not show the camcorder but after this they do:
Final Cut Pro 10.7 records DV_PCM_720x576 as interlaced from that PAL camcorder. I'd recommend that for best original quality although that must be deinterlaceds for computer playback.
QuickTime "High" records AVC_AAC_585x480 and "Maximum" ProRes_PCM_702x576 as progressive.
As I mentioned I have already got this Mini B to USB-C which I can connect straight into my Mac mini. Will this work? if I get the other two adapters?
I see, but even with iMovie the camcorder doesn't show up. I have tried FCP and Quicktime but none seem to see it?
Yes I have tried all these things but still no sign of the camcorder. I had a screen sharing with an Apple technician but he couldn't tell me the reason.
Thanks Martin, this is interesting. So I have an upgrade available for Sonoma 14.2.1 do you think this would do?
Transfer Mini DV footage
