Does this have an USB or firewire? I want to transfer about 30 Hi8 tapes to my Windows laptop. Thanks
820206
No, it does not have a USB port, however you can still transfer the tapes to your PC by using an analog/digital converter. You can even edit them during the process or after the process if you like. I have been using this method without any problems.
820207
no it does not, you'll need to run video out via composite and into a digitizer of some kind.
651628
has no firewire port but has USB 2.0 when connecting the camera with usb cable indicated on the display is connected to the pc, there you can find who wish to transfer files to the PC. or even the software recognizes the camera to make a direct import. I use iMovie and it works perfectly fine and I use Pinnacle 16 pc likewise have no problem. Greetings.
1047736
Greg. After buying a lot of different cards and cables, I finally plugged right into one of the existing USB3 connections in my computer case from my new motherboard. It is blazing fast and I have experienced no failures yet. I could re-install a firewire card and get faster speed for downloads, but I haven't found many affordable firewire cards that are campatable with my motherboard and inexpensive as well. So I decided to use the existing USB3 connections. The USB technology is an advancement over firewire connections by giving you more connections, but you give up some of the speed capabilities for downloads. Carefully select a card to buy if you choose to do so, each card (firewire and USB) are different and nothing from the manufacture says it will work in your motherboard or application. My needs are for storing video for broadcast TV programs and to edit them. Your needs may be similiar, or less equipment intensive than mine. So make your selection based on your needs or you could keep spending a lot of money on cards and cables and nothing work according to expectations....
24075
No there is no firewire port on here - most computers today (past two years have removed firewire).Built in audio is excellent for a laptop - There are only 3 USB ports that's the only downside - but you can be very, very cheaply usb hub - other then that I highly recommend this laptop for the money
967236
The WD My Book Studio 2 TB Firewire 800, has a firewire port and a usb port, if your mack does not have a firewire port it will connect through the usb port although at a slower speed than if it did at the firewire connection.
322466
No, this won't work for you. It does not allow USB to FireWire. They are separate hubs in this device.
701789
Correct. FireWire is only used for connecting a camcorder or external hard drive.
1877246
Memory card for pictures only and tape for capturing video or portable hard drive that connects via FireWire
361020
Interesting idea. Unfortunately, I have no firewire accessories other than hard drives to use, so I really can't help.Sorry
2221055
What type of firewire did you get to download the video from the camera to the PC? I have tried the Belkin one that others have bought, but the PC doesn't recognize it.
683668
It has two Firewire 800 ports in the back. Though it will also accept one USB.
1361003
I know it works great on Win7 also. FireWire was part of many XP systems back in the day. so the drivers do exist. Most likely once installed, XP will find the driver. If not, do a windows update and see if one is found then. A few Google searches might find a generic driver out there somewhere too. But yes, it works great with video cameras that have the FireWire interface. Though a single core 32bit XP system will hardly handle the live streaming digital video from the camera. I wasn't too impressed with mine at the time.
706
No it does not but it is a great MB. It doesn't have a FireWire port either.
589424
I have had this same problem. Trying to take tapes and convert them to DVD. I have found they only way that you will get a fire wall on your computer is to install the usb. Or get an old computer that already has it. I have spent LOTS of money on cables etc. I finally took it to a shop and this is what they told me. Don't waste you money on this set. NOT excited when it arrived. Very cheaply made. It now is in a junk drawer just in case........If you know what I mean. I would love to know if you can find another way. Still can't edit....Gave up for the time being. Cost too much to have it done at Costco. LOL
2130119
USB 3 is faster than FireWire. I use the drive for Pro Tools audio recording and it has never given me any problems.
623601
The ports are for 6 pin firewire and it works just great. I used mine every day for over a month in studio, recording from HD video camera direct to computer SSD with no issues.
1304280
I'm not really sure but the USB and firewire connection works just fine for me.