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IEEE 1394 to USB on macbook Air

Hi there, I've been trying to transfer my videos from my Canon ZR960 to my MacBook air through a Firewire (IEEE 1394) to USB cable, but it is not working, my mac won't read the camera and neither will the windows side on the BootCamp partition. How can I fix this, how can I transfer the videos (On mini cassette) to my MacBook Air?

It's greatly appreciated.


MacBook Air (2014)

OS X 10.11.3


Canon ZR960

Mini DV


IEEE 1394 (firewire) to USB cable

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Feb 7, 2016 10:26 PM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2016 7:39 AM

Hi luis098765,


I see that you are experiencing some difficulty when attempting to import MiniDV video from your camera to your MacBook Air. I see that you are trying to use a FireWire to USB cable in order to accomplish this. I would suggest that you use a FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter instead, as a USB connection will not allow you to import tape-based media into your computer. More information can be found in the following articles:


Final Cut Pro X: Import from tape-based cameras

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH12743


If iMovie doesn't recognize or control your camera or camcorder - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204537


Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!

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braden85
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Feb 9, 2016 7:39 AM in response to luis098765

Hi luis098765,


I see that you are experiencing some difficulty when attempting to import MiniDV video from your camera to your MacBook Air. I see that you are trying to use a FireWire to USB cable in order to accomplish this. I would suggest that you use a FireWire to Thunderbolt adapter instead, as a USB connection will not allow you to import tape-based media into your computer. More information can be found in the following articles:


Final Cut Pro X: Import from tape-based cameras

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH12743


If iMovie doesn't recognize or control your camera or camcorder - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204537


Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!

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