matt.c
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 posted on 21/8/09 at 09:31 PM |
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Downloading video from my sony cam?
I have a Sony Handycam and want to get the videos off the cam and onto my pc. I loaded to CD that come with the cam but just doesnt work and has
errors.
How do i get the videos off the cam? Is there a program that i can download to use?
I have loads of videos of my little daughter that i want to send of to my family but im worried that i will never be able to show them.
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UncleFista
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 10:00 PM |
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Try running windows movie-maker, when I needed to transfer from my mother's camera, I just plugged it into the firewire port and started movie
maker. IIRC it was pretty much automatic.
Tony Bond / UncleFista
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Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
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matt.c
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 10:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by UncleFista
Try running windows movie-maker, when I needed to transfer from my mother's camera, I just plugged it into the firewire port and started movie
maker. IIRC it was pretty much automatic.
Tried that and this come up
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Hellfire
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| posted on 21/8/09 at 11:44 PM |
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My Sony Cam has a USB and is able to import the mpg files on it. It appears your camera either doesn't have the necessary drivers or
you're connecting up wrong.
Is your camera DV Tape - if so you may need specific drivers to connect.
What model is it and I'll try to help you, you can always use the old AV input straight into the PC if you have the necessary connectors.
Let me know Model number and I'll help you.
Steve
[Edited on 21-8-09 by Hellfire]
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Macbeast
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 05:20 AM |
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Are you using the right connection ? My Sony Handycam has A/V out, DV out and USB connector.
I use the DV out to Firewire in on the computer and no problems with Moviemaker
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BenB
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 09:28 AM |
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When I tried to use a USB connection to a Handycam it had a cow. I ended up using Firewire and ever since no problems....
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matt.c
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 02:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BenB
When I tried to use a USB connection to a Handycam it had a cow. I ended up using Firewire and ever since no problems....
I know i sound stupid but what is this Firewire thingy?
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Macbeast
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 04:31 PM |
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Firewire is a computer connector that is faster than USB and is used tor transferring video. Also known as IEEE 1394. If your computer is recent you
probably have a Firewire input (looks similar to a USB but one end is is a V shape )
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If you don't have Firewire input you can buy a Firewire card quite cheaply from eg Maplins and install it in your puter.
[Edited on 22/8/09 by Macbeast]
[Edited on 22/8/09 by Macbeast]
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matt.c
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| posted on 23/8/09 at 08:25 PM |
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I cant find one of those. DAM! 
I have this laptop LINKY
Also hellfire its a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD110E if this helps?
Thanks everyone.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 02:05 AM |
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Looking at the specs, it doesn't seem to have Firewire. If you have slot for plugging in extra boards, buy a Firewire card as above. Otherwise
you have to find someone who has got a computer with Firewire connector and get them to download your video which you can then transfer on to a
memory stick for use in your machine.
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