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VCharette
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Alriught so I got this pretty gettho(but new) video camera,it's a samsung mini dv . The problem is that the cable to transfer the video from the camera to a computer is not a usb cable.It's some weird cable a little bigger than usb and my computer doesn't have a hole for those kind of cables.So does anyone know if there's any kind of adaptator or anyone has an idea what I could do to put them videos on my computer, it's kinda important. Thanks alot for any help!

Mar 15 2009 7:47PM
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daringharry
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It might be a firewire. Just a guess.
Mar 15 2009 7:52PM
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VCharette
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It might be, I have no idea I'm a total noob but what should I do with that firewire , Mycomputer is relatively new, like 2-3 years max so there should be a hole for thart right¸? What could I do?

thanks for help

Mar 15 2009 7:56PM
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hartig
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you should check and see if it has a firewire port.. as you can see by looking at the cable, it looks like usb.. but one side is semi-rounded

so get to looking
otherwise, if you have a desktop, you can get a firewire PCI card to put in your computer
if its a laptop, i dont know what to tell you, because i literally dont know
Mar 15 2009 8:02PM
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Slinger1x1
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pictures would help

what does the cable look like that goes into the computer? most camera cables look like little USBs. you may just need to get a different cable...
Mar 15 2009 8:08PM
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hartig
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(also, all dv transfers to computers via firewire last time i checked)
Mar 15 2009 8:09PM
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VCharette
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Yeah that's it it'S a firewire, so I guess I'll buy a pci card thanks alot to both of you!
Mar 15 2009 8:10PM
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Billek
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124003

If you have a laptop, tell me and I will find a card.
Mar 15 2009 8:30PM
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Loges
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if only you had a mac... ;)
Mar 15 2009 8:36PM
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VCharette
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ii got a desktop thanks alot
Mar 15 2009 8:38PM
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Billek
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So macs are the only home computers with firewire ports?

shut the fuck up
Mar 15 2009 9:12PM
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hartig
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hahaha agreed
(even though i have a mbp)
Mar 15 2009 9:13PM
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Malcolm
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try forcing the cable in until it fits
Mar 15 2009 9:15PM
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dergblerp
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Many PC's lack firewire ports. I don't understand why, it seems like it should be a standard feature. Good thing i have a mac!
Mar 15 2009 10:29PM
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MEGAZORD
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Firewire is old tech and inefficient.  Usb2.0 is much better.  I surprised the camera isnt on miniusb
Mar 15 2009 10:30PM
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comeatmebro
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hahahaha!!
Mar 15 2009 10:31PM
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factory81
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Firewire is more popular with Audio / Video applications. USB is popular with mice, keyboard, and more simple shit if you will.

The port is firewire. It is the only other port you should find on video cameras.

You will spend $20-30 on a PCI firewire card.
Mar 15 2009 10:32PM
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kepler.
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Ahhhha!
Mar 15 2009 10:33PM
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Loges
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calm down kid its a joke
Mar 15 2009 10:33PM
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hartig
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http://www.usb-ware.com/firewire-vs-usb.htm
k.
Mar 15 2009 10:34PM
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MEGAZORD
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He couldnt tell it was firewire, you think he can install a pci card?  I doubt it.  Its easy as hell, dont get me wrong.
Mar 15 2009 10:34PM
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hartig
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also, usb3.0 for sure is better than firewire, but you fucked up
Mar 15 2009 10:34PM
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MEGAZORD
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Test was run using an old IDE drive.  I havent had an ide drive in my computer in years.  Sata is much faster, especially when editing.
Mar 15 2009 10:37PM
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dergblerp
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It doesn't really matter whether USB is better or not because basically every minidv cam ever made uses firewire, so if you want to import footage off of one of these cameras, you need firewire. simple as that.
Mar 15 2009 10:40PM
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hartig
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either way, firewire can stay at its constant top speed while usb cannot.
Mar 15 2009 10:43PM
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MEGAZORD
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It really doesnt matter anyway, all he would be doing is taking raw footage off the camera and putting onto his disk. 
Mar 15 2009 10:46PM
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hartig
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so you're admitting defeat, huh?
Mar 15 2009 10:53PM
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MEGAZORD
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You win. 
Mar 15 2009 10:55PM
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hartig
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VICTORIOUS
Mar 15 2009 10:56PM
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Dbouch
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The new macbooks dont have firewire ports, just saying.....
Mar 15 2009 10:57PM
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Loges
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yea i mean the only time ive used mine is for recording music.
Mar 15 2009 11:01PM
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hartig
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oh, i believe it does.
its just a 800 instead of a 400..
Mar 15 2009 11:04PM
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MEGAZORD
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Victorious once again.
Mar 15 2009 11:06PM
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Balto
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your retarded. firewire is much faster then usb
Mar 15 2009 11:09PM
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hartig
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YES!
fuck yeah dude, i rule
Mar 15 2009 11:10PM
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hartig
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in actual application is, but usb actually reaches higher speeds than firewire :)
usb can hit 480 Mbit/s
firewire stays at a constant 400 Mbit/s

OH YEAH
Mar 15 2009 11:12PM
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Dbouch
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http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/16/jobs_responds_to_outrage_over_macbooks_missing_firewire.html

Oh hey I guess this things a liar then, also I guess this macbook I'm typing on right now is a liar too, my bad.
Mar 16 2009 8:58PM
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hartig
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http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/specs.html
"One FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)"

weird, usually i trust the company making the computers rather than random ass articles.
check what i said again, it doesnt have 400, but it DOES have 800
Mar 16 2009 9:05PM
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hartig
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after reviewing this, i now realize that this is only in the mbp. i apologize.
Mar 16 2009 9:09PM
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Peter.
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technically he never specified which model of the macbook didn't have the firewire port. therefore, i deem you victorious.
Mar 16 2009 9:19PM
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hartig
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FUCK YEAH I WIN AGAIN
Mar 16 2009 9:20PM
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Dbouch
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Considering the 13 inch macbook is called the macbook, there was no need to specify.
Had I meant the macbook pro, I would have specified macbook pro.
Mar 16 2009 9:39PM
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hartig
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Mar 16 2009 9:40PM
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VCharette
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pretty solid thread hartig  haha
Mar 16 2009 10:25PM
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hartig
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yeaaaah, HAHAHAHAHA
so did you end up getting that card from the link that i sent you?
Mar 16 2009 10:49PM
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VCharette
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I actually bought one at best buy today way more expensive but I couldn't find any that ships to canada/takes paypal so wtv, I just need to install it as soon as my computer is repaired so tomorow hopefully, and hopefully it's easy to instal haha thanks a ton for the help mang
Mar 16 2009 10:55PM
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hartig
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that sucks, but at least you got it, right?
if you need help installing it, let me know
Mar 16 2009 10:56PM
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Billek
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www.newegg.ca

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Mar 19 2009 4:35PM
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