Importing Sony miniDV videos to macOS Catalina 10.15

Hi there

I have missed two sunny winter days for trying to move Sony miniDV videos to Catalina 10.15 using iMovie 10 without suxxes.

I have in my laptop´s right side the place for thunderbolt 2 and into it a 9 pin adapter to firewire to camera. Sony offered their application for mac with no result. They told to shut down computer and restart if it did not worked, I did it thought it sounded like Windows, but with no result again.

Here is brand new MacBook Air too with Thunderbolt 3 to 2 wire with same issue. My wife has 20 ys old Windows, but I beg for mersey, please.

Masavaari


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Original Title: Sony videotapes changing the place issue.

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 3, 2026 9:28 AM

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Feb 5, 2026 2:57 PM in response to masavaari

Please tell us some details;

  • The exact model Mac laptop you are using. Go to  > About This Mac to find the model name.
  • The exact version of macOS Catalina
  • Are you using the Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter? If not, what adapter is it?
  • What cable are you using from the camera to your Thunderbolt/Firewire adapter?


What version of macOS is on your wife's new Macbook Air?



Importing Sony miniDV videos to macOS Catalina 10.15

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