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6 Pin Firewire to USB-C (USB 3.1) is it possible?

So, I have an old VX1000 camcorder, it films onto Mini DV tapes. The cord that transfers data from the camcorder, is a 6 pin FireWire. So, I need an adapter from 6 pin firewire to Thunderbolt, and then Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C....I think.... but, Im worried that USB-C cannot handle the thunderbolt 2 capabilities. I know that Apple makes 9 Pin Firewire to Thunderbolt adapters, and then thunderbolt to USB-C adapters, but would this even work? I would need 6pin to 9pin, then 9pin to thunderbolt, then thunderbolt 2 to USB-C. This will be a little pricey, but if it works indefinitely, im willing to pay the price. PLEASE let me know if anyone has tried using thunderbolt 2 to USB-C adapters, and if they actually work.

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Posted on Jan 10, 2018 6:43 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2018 10:27 AM

What computer do you have? The adapter will work with a MacBook Pro or iMac USB-C/Thunderbolt-3 port, but not with a MacBook USB-C only port.

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6 Pin Firewire to USB-C (USB 3.1) is it possible?

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