Firewire

I have a Sony 8 digital handicam with a firewire output. However, Sony stopped making drivers for this camera after XP. I have windows 7. What I'd like to know is, if I put a firewire board on my system, is there anyway I can make the camera "talk" to the computer?

Expresscard Question: I have a 3D scanner that requires a firewire (both ends) cable into the computer. I've always used a 34mm slot equipped laptop which works fine. However, I am trying to update to a faster and more up-to-date laptop (as much as possible) as a backup system for when the...

So just in case.. same Sony camera trv103, but using Apple iMac (late 2013) - so presuming it will transfer 8mm/Hi8 tapes using Firewire and iMovie...This iMovie is too modern for my camera perhaps, but it's a work in progress...cheers

I know this has been asked a few times in the past but curious to know if anyone has more recent tips on how to solve or get around this issue. I have almost 100 Mini DV tapes which I would like to get transferred to a digital format where I can store them on my computer/cloud. I would have...

FireWire, just like your USB, is a very popular type of connector that can help you add peripheral devices to your computer. It has found use in most computers because of the speed it offers over a standard USB port. Devices that can benefit from the high-speed rate transfer include but are not...

transferring jvc mini dv video to toshiba satellite laptop with windows 10 without firewire connection

Hello Everybody, I have Intel's NUC mini pc with the following specs: https://ark.intel.com/products/83255/Intel-NUC-Kit-NUC5i5RYH I'm a complete dummy when it gets to computer hardware therefore I'm asking you guys :) Here is my question: I have an audio interface that can be plugged with...

Hi there, I have a crackle that comes through my speakers when I use my sound interface to output music. It is definitely the wifi antenna interference since the crackle stops when I turn the radio off on the antenna and use the output jack on the motherboard. My setup is as follows: Focusrite...

feed a firewire into a 8.1 laptop that only has usb inputs

I'm not really sure where to post this, was debating between this section and windows 10. But I'll post here. I recently found my old camcorder, circa 2005, Panasonic PV-GS14, with some memorable footage. I want to transfer the footage on the Mini-dv tape to my PC using a firewire. My laptop...

I know that firewire is something of the past, but how would you capture video from an old mini DV to a computer that doesn't have a firewire port?

I have a new PC with a MCI Z97 Guard-Pro SKT--Socket 1150 Motherboard. I asked for a Firewire Card, BEST PCI-E 1394 to be fitted. Having tried all suggestions from "Sony" to make the connection I am wondering if the Multiple entries "Times 9" of "PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge" has anything to...

is there any manufacturer currently making laptops with FireWire port? Thanks

Hi, I have an old Fujitsu Siemens Amilo M1451G laptop, Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Intel(R) Pentium(R) M, processor 2.00GHz, 2.00GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon X300 graphic card. The laptop has a firewire (i-Link port) and the driver is: Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394...

Hello People! So I bought this laptop ( http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.MBKAA.029 ), and I was wondering if it was possible to connect a firewire cable anywhere to this. Maybe HDMI? I am aware off the ports it has with the addition of this...

How i can recorder from sony dsr-pd150p to laptop. (firewire to USB)

I put it into VCR mode when its connected with a firewire and nothing. I even had a message saying "no capturing device detected", even though it appears in my devices and printers. Is there a setting on the camera that allows footage to be captured or anything ive missed? If so, how do i change it?

Hi, I'm using the Finepix s4500 to shoot digital video. It only has two outs - a micro USB to RCA a/v (or to USB 2.0), and a mini HDMI. I want to connect my camcorder to my laptop while I'm shooting video so I can use the laptop's screen to see what I'm filming and I want to save the video...

Can anyone recommend a firewire to usb adapter compatible with windows 7?

Hi all, I've used PreSonus FireBox for several years now with my PC, and now I want to use it with my laptop for gigs and on-the-road DAWing ;) The problem is my laptop doesn't have any FireWire inputs in it, is there an adapter I can get or a PCMCIA card? how can I make sure it would fit both...

How do I get Win 7 (64 bit) to recognize my Sony DCR TRV103? FireWire card seems to be recognized, but capture software (ULead, Adobe Premier 7, MovieMaker 2.6 with the 2.1 trick applied) do not see camera as a source for capture. FireWire card ( SIIG) seems to be working, according to device...

I have been using this old Toshiba Satellite A105-S2101 as I do a make over on my editing deck and I got to looking at the various connections that could be made to this 2006 vintage. Of the many useful and already occupied there I found a mini ieee1394 input. SWo I plugged an older Mini DV...

I am considering purchasing a new notebook, I'll be going from my tried-and-true Dell Precision m6400 to a much smaller and sleeker Dell Precision M3800.. My current notebook as four usb ports (one is also esata) and a 6 pin firewire. The new M3800 only has USB.. I have several legacy devices...

I have a Dell Latitiude E5500 with a PCMCIA slot and I bought a Delock Express firewire Card: http://www.delock.de/produkte/F_259_FireWire_61389/merkmale.html Now I'm wondering if I can use this adapter to have it fill my PCMCIA slot...

Hi, when i record using my Edroil FA66 firewire sound card into my Acer M3910 using soundforge it picks up spikes when the kick drum plays or any loud part of the recording here is an example https://soundcloud.com/jayhatchell/problem-new/s-Wcuuk , i have tried plugging everything out that was...

Hey guys! I've used my camera as a webcam before, and considering it has 720p quality, it looks great and it's a pretty good option in my opinion.. Only problem was, that was a few years ago. The Firewire/iLink port on my camera has now gone faulty, the pins snapped clean in half, so I can't...

I would like to digitize a miniDV cassettes from DVDCR-PC5E thru Firewire ( i.Link 1394 ) I had to install windows xp becouse windows 7 dose not want to recognise the camera. I sucessfully captured the full tape in Vegas 10 (with 120 lost frames ?) The problem is with rendering becouse if I try...

Hi. I shoot instructional hobby videos for my youtube channel, and currently use a very old Sony that uses mini-dv tapes. The reason I got it was that I needed a camcorder that had an external mic input. It is only standard def, and I pull video off it using a firewire adapter. Despite good...

I have a Linux Slackware system., I have a JVC Gr-D395U video camera. I have a firewire cable. I have a firewire port. Now, what software do I need to download video from the camera? John Culleton

Have a Panasonic DV camcorder with small 4 pin Firewire socket to handle DV output to Pinnacle's Studio on my PC. Got a Toshiba Satellite Laptop as a gift from the family but no Firewire ports on it. Only USB. Found a small firewire to usb adaptor through which I connected te camera to the...

Hello,i need a 4 pin firewire to usb cable driver for win7

Hello, Is there an effective and reliable way to convert IEEE 1394 Firewire to USB 2.0? I'm trying to run a M Box Pro audio interface with only Firewire connections to a laptop that only has USB.

Hello I have a compaq cq61 312sa and understand that I need an iLink cable from my 4-pin Sony camcorder connected to a fire-wire port in the laptop in order to be able to download the video tapes from the camcorder to my hard drive. How would I know if I had a fire wire port, please? Thanks

Hello, I have a sony handy cam purchased in 2008 costingaround £700 and want to get the footage from the mini dv tapes, I believe that this can only be done by firewire (i link). I do not have a fire wire port on my HP laptop which runs windows 7 64 bit. I tried a firewire to USB cable but the...

I just purchased a used Sony DCR-TRV 103 DigiCam to hopefully digitize my old analog 8mm and hi8 tapes and store them on DVD? I undertand that somehow a fire wire can be connected to the Sony and video can be uploaded direct to my computer. I see where to connect the firewird on my computer...

I.M TRYING TO CONNECT MY SONY HANDYCAM TO A NEW COMPUTER WINDOW 7 WHAT MUST I DO?

hello, I need help on a Firewire port to my Hp G.7-1150us Laptop is there a way to Do firewire to usb adapter box or cable for it? I plan to do Audio recording with it for the interface to work at 400 or 800 speed for the Fire wire so the audio interface can work on the Laptop that I have. and...

Hello,I have a Samsung VP-L750 video camcorder and would like to transfer the videos to my pc. How can this be done please?

how to get one? cant find any..

i dont know..

I'm having trouble deciding between the Macbook Pro 15" and 17" for video editing and a mobile student computer. People in favor of the 17" argue that the higher resolution, bigger screen, and expandable slot make the increased pricetag and size worth it, whereas others argue for the 15"...

Hi, I am attempting to broadcast live monthly meeting/presentations. I am using a Sony DVCamcorder with a 6-pin firewire/ieee 1394 connection. Normally I just record the presentations, edit them, and post them online for viewers to watch. I would like to broadcast them live. I have the...

Hello, I have an external hard drive which has only fire wire ports and a firewire cable to connect it to a Mac. But i want to connect it to a PC laptop which has only USB ports. How do I connect it?

What Dv Cameras will do passthrough by firewire with Video input by RCA Cable

Hi, I use a DV Camcorder (JVC GR-D270) to record live DV video to my PC via firewire. I got 2 ways to connect the camera: the motherboard's built-in firewire and a PCI firewire card (Pinnacle DVPlus). A) Built-In Firewire Detects the device properly, but most of the time does not show any...

How does one change IRQ in WIN7-64bit pro? I have a Sony Vaio and after months of troubleshooting discovered the firewire requires it's own IRQ. It works fine for ext HD or camera functions because the data stream can be interrupted, but needs to have it's own IRQ when using a 26-channel audio...

Hello, I am looking for a laptop with USB 3.0, FireWire, eSATA and HDMI. Any help?

I'm trying to add firewire capability (for transferring video from a DV recorder) to a netbook. I got hoodwinked into buying a usb - firewire cable which doesn't work. Have just been looking at express card adapters which give pcmcia capability via a usb port, could I then plug a express card...

I have a SONY Camera with a firewire and a laptop (XP) with USB's. I purchased a firewire 4 pin with a USB on the other end. My laptop does not recognize the camera. Help what can I do

Hello, My HP Laptop, G71-449WM,has 3 USB port and no Firewire port. Can I upgrade?

Hi, I need a laptop with a firewire port (1394a) so I can use my sound card. I am finding it impossible to find this though. Another alternative is a 13" with the express port (I think that is what it is called, the expansion slot) so I can add firewire but can't find that either. I don't...

my friend said that the 1394 4-circuit alpha connector could connect my xbox to my laptop and i could use my laptop as a TV, i dont have a clue how i would do this, what is the best way (If possible) Mabe HDMI to Firewire? if there is such thing? (Firewire Laptop --------- HDMI Xbox 360)

Hello,I have a new laptop with windows 7 and it does not have a firewire port so I cannot import my h sony handycam to my laptop please help thanks

1. Can an XL1 be reprogammed by its owner? My computer no longer can capture video via firewire nor can others I have tried. 2. If not, does Canon have monopoly on repairs of this type?

Hello, I just bought Gateway NV5378u, nice machine but I've learned that my o/s Windows 7 Home Premium (64bit) cannot do usb streaming. Furthermore, my laptop does not have Firewire port nor does it have an Express card slot. Am I out of luck? My cam coreder is a Sony DCR-TRV280. Any...

Hello, I have a Sony HC-DVR42 mini-DV camcorder. My new laptop (Windows 7) does not have a firewire port. I bought a cheap firewire to USB cable but when I plug it in, Windows reports that it cannot install the USB device. Has anyone successfully used a USB/firewire adapter to connect a...

Help !! It's driving me nuts! I have had a couple of laptops over the last few years now which have all had firewire as standard with XP, Vista and all worked fine. Now on advise from the stupid woman at the place I bought my new laptop suggested buying one without firewire and using USB...

Hi. I have a Macbook with 1 firewire 400 connection. I have a Protools Mbox 2 Pro (firewire), and a 1Tb external firewire 400/800 hard drive. My question is: I only have one firewire connection on my computer, yet I need to connect my firewire Mbox2 Pro AND External firewire hd in order to...

Hi everyone, I have lurked around this site for quite a while and find it very informative. However, I cannot seem to find anything related to laptops/notebooks that lend themselves to the recording biz. I need to purchase a laptop, but it MUST have a Texas Instrument Firewire interface for...

i own a pro tools digidesign interface. Ive been getting errors while recording. I researched and i have found out that i need a firewire external hard drive with 7200 rpms. I just want to know if Firewire is compatible with my digi001?