Handycam to Laptop?

[Irelandunfree]

Is there anyway to get video from my Sony Handycam to my laptop? Im thinking some kind of adapter cord that can transfer the video? Thanks in advance

[Muzikman]

If it's a Digital-8 or Mini-DV cam you just plug in the fire wire cable. If it's just a normal VHS, VHS-c, or 8mm then you can use a video capture device such as the cheap but affective Digital Video Creator 80 (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ProductPa...27&Langue_ID=7). They make more advanced models for more money, but this does a good entry level job. It's simple to use not bad quality.

[SeeK]

If it's a Digital-8 or Mini-DV cam you just plug in the fire wire cable. If it's just a normal VHS, VHS-c, or 8mm then you can use a video capture device such as the cheap but affective Digital Video Creator 80 (http://www.pinnaclesys.com/ProductPa...27&Langue_ID=7). They make more advanced models for more money, but this does a good entry level job. It's simple to use not bad quality.

That's assuming he has firewire on his laptop. You could buy a firewire PC card or USB2 if the camera supports it.

[Kevmaster]

yeh, unless its an apple laptop, assuming it has firewire is a big assumption

[Irelandunfree]

I dont think I have Firewire, I have a Dell Inspiron 1100? Mabye I do, not big on computers and stuff

[Deep Sixx]

I dont think I have Firewire, I have a Dell Inspiron 1100? Mabye I do, not big on computers and stuff

I seriously doubt it. If you've got a PC card slot, you could get a firewire PC card that would do the trick.

sixx

[Kevmaster]

what kind of camera is it? if its one that Muz mentioned, you'll only need the PC Card to FireWire converter, if you have a non DV camera, you'll need the Camera-DV Converter too.