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cannot capture from miniDV on new iMac27

I have just purchased an iMac27. Previously, I was able to capture video recordings from my Canon ZR 850 miniDV recorder. Now I cannot use the firewire cable as the input port is different.


I have tried using USB, but the message indicts that the presets for capture device need to be changed. How do I do this please? Is it even possible to use USB? Will I need anther firewire cable that will connect to the backof the computer? Is there an adapter that converts the old firewire plug to the new input format?


Thank you. Keith

Posted on Nov 21, 2011 12:03 AM

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User profile for user: Ian R. Brown
Ian R. Brown
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Posted on Nov 21, 2011 12:30 AM

I assume that your new iMac has only a FW800 socket so your FW400 plug won't work.


You can get a cable with the camera's 4 pin socket on one end and the new 9 pin plug on the other.


(The old FW400 had a 6 pin plug).


Best place to look for a cheap one is Amazon.


This is what you need.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/IEEE1394-FireWire-Digital-Camcorders-Cameras/dp/B002S4OH OG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1321864096&sr=8-4


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Ian R. Brown
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Nov 21, 2011 12:30 AM in response to Keith Worsley-Brown

I assume that your new iMac has only a FW800 socket so your FW400 plug won't work.


You can get a cable with the camera's 4 pin socket on one end and the new 9 pin plug on the other.


(The old FW400 had a 6 pin plug).


Best place to look for a cheap one is Amazon.


This is what you need.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/IEEE1394-FireWire-Digital-Camcorders-Cameras/dp/B002S4OH OG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1321864096&sr=8-4


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