I have a Canon GL2 and a Windows 8. I also have a Firewire cord. If this installs into my Windows 8, will my Canon GL2 be able to transfer video?
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I'm not an expert and did some trial testing. It should, but be prepared to return it if not.
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This card is working for me with no issues in Win8, though I use it for music. Your cable will need to be IEEE 1394 6pin to 4pin and of course you'll need a program to handle the video.
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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane
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This also means one cannot use a Windows7 64-bit with this great camcorder to make streaming videos. I am now using a usb card reader, which is hokey, and can't believe that Canon doesn't support this model any more. My computer doesn't recognize that the Vixia is connected when using the usb cable, so there is no way to transfer files thru any means since it isn't there.
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I believe you do need a FireWire cable- you can buy a FireWire card for about $26 right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002S53IG8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360677485&sr;=1-1π=SL75You then just have to use your capture device program (Sony Vegas, or whatever Sony program comes with the camera) and you choose "capture video" and it will auto start the tape on the camera and begin pulling in th video from the camera.
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I've only had the camera a couple of days but it seems to work fine with my Mac when connecting using a 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cable. I haven't done any exhaustive testing but I've been able to connect and get video into iMovie and Final Cut Express. So so far, so good.
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iLink is just Sony's name for Firewire, so a 9 pin to 4 pin Firewire cable should work fine. That's what I use on the 3 Sony and 1 Canon camcorders that I have. (I use the Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter as well.)
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I did not have any issues with LifeCam using Windows 8, the video size I can adjust at ease. Try uninstalling the software and re-installing or download the right driver for W8. It may help... Good Luck
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yes, i just tried it out this weekend. running the latest version of OSX (10.5.2), iMove 08 captures video from the camera via firewire flawlessly. the quality is awesome.
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Depends on your camera. But most digital cameras will connects I have used it with my Logitech webcam, a Panasonic DV camcorder and a JVC camcorder. All connected without problem using both USB and Firewire connections.
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Did I read right? On this LaCie the USB 2.0 transfers at 480 mbs and the 400 firewire at 400mbs? This is in the spec section describing the product. I have a new MacBook Pro and had to use the USB cable since the 400 firewire LaCie cable would not fit the Mac's 800 port. I found that it transferred very fast. However I bought this for the firewire capability and expect to use it. When will LaCie make the 800 firewire, I wonder?
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Well, it did not work with Windows 7 in the sense all pictures and streaming videos came up in black & white instead of color. May be there is a patch to this and should work in Windows 8.
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I have only transferred video fro the camera to a Windows PC and it was using the firewire cable. I guess there must exist some firewire adapter for the mac.
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I have a Panasonic camcorder and my new computer has no firewire plug. I was hoping that this wire would work but it doesn't. so why not give it a t so why not give it a try yourself
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how did work out? I am travelling and I have been trying to download video but with no luck on my laptop(mac G4). I tried the 4 pin to the usb, 4 pin to the 6 Firewire, and a couple other connectors.
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can you use this to tranfer file from a pc to a mac, i have an older dell latitude d600,,,,not sure but i dont believe i have a firewire port, any help would be appreciated
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It worked great to connect and transfer video from my Sony 8mm Camcorder to my iMac. Should not be an issue with the Panasonic as it supports Firewire and I understand that the interface works great on the Panasonic. You will use iMovie to import the video clips/files.
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Robert? have you gotten it to work, when iMovie is open it should recognize this camera, ours does.Ruth? not sure how you connected firewire to USB, but you may need to check for damage if you got the firewire cable into your USB port ;-)