how to download a video from a panasonic camcorder

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safova Author

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how to download a video from a panasonic camcorder

Hello.

I'm tryinng to download a video from my old panasonic camcorder through a FireWire 800/400 9- pin to 4-pin cable.

My MacBook Pro does not recognize the camcorder.

It is not possible to download it that way? Do I nees an special software? The camera is to old?

I can download it with a pc so why I can not do it with my Mac?

I'm not an expert in computers!!!

Tks for your help.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), Camcorder panasonic NV-GS320PL-S

Posted on Jan 24, 2014 8:43 AM

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Studio X

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Jan 24, 2014 9:22 AM in response to safova

What software are you using? iMovie?

fwiw - the 9 pin to 4 pin cables have been very problematic. Lots of reports in the Final Cut Pro / Final Cut Express forums of cameras not being recognized when connected via 9 pin cables or 6 pin to 9 pin adapters.

No real advice here other than try another cable if you can or capture using the PC.

x

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safova Author

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Jan 24, 2014 9:50 AM in response to Studio X

Tks a lot.

I'll try another cable.

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