Port Firewire
How do I transfer video if I don't have a firewire port?
I have a Sony DCR-TRV22 Digital Handycam Camcorder that uses a firewire cable to transfer videos to the computer. Our old computer had a firewire port, so it wasn't an issue, but it has since crashed and now I'm left with an HP Laptop with no firewire port. Is there any possible way to get my videos off the tapes? I have tons I tapes I want to transfer. Thanks!
Is there any kind of expansion card slot on that laptop? If so, purchase and install a FireWire card in that slot.
Otherwise, to keep the same DV format, you'll have to find another computer with a FireWire port. Beyond that, you'd have to step down to a converter like the Dazzle by Avid/Pinnacle, which will get your video in via USB, but it will affect quality.
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