How to trasnfer movie from Camcorder to Computer

[sbasak]

How can I transfter a movie from camcorder to a computer?

The camcorder has a DV Out port.

The computer doesn't have any fireware port. But it has 2 USB ports.

Any help?

[Gaffer]

The easiest way to do this is to spend some money on a firewire card - you can get one for about £30 (US $45). The speeds are far better than any other alternative at a reasonable price.

I highly recommend Pinnacle's DV+, which provides cables, card, and software - about $160.

Other than firewire, your options are limited. If you have a s-video input in you graphics card, that's a possibility, but you still need sofware to capture the video.

Spend the money and go for firewire...

[sbasak]

Do you mean that I have to insert fireware card and port to computer? If it is a laptop, will it be possible?

[Gaffer]

Yep, that's how I do it on a desktop. If you want to use a laptop, there are PCMCIA cards with the same functionality.

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ProductPa...98&Langue_ID=2

I'll say it agin, there are other methods, but almost all require some kind of expense, and are often difficult to set up and get to work. I found buying a complete solution is more cost effective in the long run...

[jpm3120]

You can also buy a usb firewire cable that will convert firewire to usb, or you can buy a converter box, but you won't need one.

A firewire card or a firewire to usb cable is your best bet.

[sbasak]

Hmm, fireware to USB converter cable seems most interesting....

because laptops with fireware tend to cost quite much... whereas laptops with just USBs are cheaply available....