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January 26th, 2004 18:00
Simple Firewire question
I am new to the firewire scene. I have an Inspiron 5100. I have a new Digital Video camera(Canon) on the way... When I get it, and get the proper firewire cable, will i need any sort of software to transfer video from the camera to the laptop? Can anyone give me a simple respond as to how get the video from camera to laptop.
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bacillus
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January 26th, 2004 19:00
chief7
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January 26th, 2004 20:00
Yes, I have XP Home edition. Im just worried about getting from camera to laptop, not worried about editing it.
Thanks for the reply
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February 1st, 2004 19:00
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February 2nd, 2004 11:00
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February 2nd, 2004 16:00
jk79
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February 6th, 2004 02:00
I've got a JVC miniDV that I use all the time with my 5150. Most video editing apps have a capture feature built in. Also you can download MS Video Encoder 9. Basically you just run the wire between them and put the Camera in playback mode if you want to transfer video from a tape already recorded. Windows should autodetect it. If you want to capture video to the computer in real time, you can hook them up and power up the camera in record mode. Also, if you're going to use built in Windows Movie Maker, be sure to upgrade to version 2, it gives Apples IMovie serious competition. You should also be able to capture still pictures through the camera icon in my computer while its connected.
Movie Maker 2: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/moviemaker/downloads/moviemaker2.asp
Message Edited by jk79 on 02-05-2004 11:44 PM