How do I import footage to my editing software since this camera does not have a Firewire port? I'm using Vegas Pro 11.
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Insert SDHC card into PC and copy files from the "Stream folder" of the card using Vegas's "import media" feature.
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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.
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You can insert a SD card into the camera, then you can use the card to transfer the footage.
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It has a cord with usb so you can play directly out to the computer, If you install the accompanying Sony PMB soft ware you can hook the camera directly to the computer and the PMB soft ware will import footage from the camera and the 3rd way is by recording to an SD card and using the SD card on your editing computer in almost the same way you would use a thumb drive and you can move footage to your computer in that manner
651631
Record on SD Card Just put SD Card in your computer or buy Hdmi Converter ADVC HD50.
1277932
You don't need a Sony Hard Drive. You need a firewire port on your computer (you can buy a firewire card relatively cheap, and they are easy to install in a PC. The camera connects directly to your computer through the port. You will need capture software, most NLE editors (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Sony Vegas etc) have capture abilities. You can usually control your camera through the firewire and NLE connection.
1692007
To transfer video to a computer, you need to use the firewire output on the camcorder. Your computer will need to have a firewire input. If you do not have this, then you can buy a firewire card and plug it into an unusued expansion slot in the back of the computer.
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I dont own one of these cameras but Im currently borrowing one from a friend, its the 8gb newest generation. I take my video, plug it into my Macbook pro, go to iMovie, click "import video from camera" and im done.
826245
I had to provide video adaptor. I do not recall whether a FireWire cable was included. Rest were included
1436975
I am having the same problem. I ended up using my external DVD writer with my Dell. I wanted to import directly to my Mac so I could edit, but Sony didn't put a firewire on this recorder. I can copy the DVD from the camcorder on my PC, but I can't figure out how to edit it on my Mac.
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I got it with a Mac and wish that I didn't because it doesn't have a dv/firewire output and the files that you put on the mac are not read by quick time or final cut pro
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If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port you'll need to purchase one (you can purchase FireWire cards for both Desktop and Laptop computers). The ADVC110 is NOT a replacement for a FireWire card -- it is simply a digitizer for LIVE video and audio (not for file transfer). If your computer does not have FireWire you'll have to purchase a device that can take the analog output (composite -- yellow, red, and white RCA cables) and turn that into a digital signal (such as over USB) into your computer... but having TWO digitizers (the ADVC110 and whatever analog-to-USB digitizer you have) is somewhat pointless, unless your camera ONLY outputs live audio and video through FireWire (I don't know of any cameras that ONLY output via FireWire -- almost every camera out there, including HD cameras, include some form of composite output).
717222
This camera does not have a USB port - you will need to get a firewire card for your computer.
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I have the same problem. I have a 4 pin to 6 pin firewire cable and it doesn't work with imovie. What the heck?
943264
yes, i just tried it out this weekend. running the latest version of OSX (10.5.2), iMove 08 captures video from the camera via firewire flawlessly. the quality is awesome.
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Thanks. That worked! I was able to import video from my hdr-hc3 using imovie 2009 with those tips.
1818493
Your question is very vague. Are you trying to edit the tapes in the camera? I always download my entire video to computer. You can use a USB cord to accomplish this however in order to get the HD version you will need a fire wire. Hope this helps
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I've tried to upload it to my Mac and it does not recognize the camcorder at all!! It is so frustrating! anyone know what I am doing wrong?
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You need the firewire to capture the video to a computer for best results. However, you can connect video via a "dongle" or usb capture device using the RED/WHITE/YELLOW cables that came with your camera which then attaches to the capture device & this has a USB on one end so it goes into your computer. However, you'll need some sort of capture software on your computer (look on internet for possible software...I've used TrackerCam, Nero, Windows MovieMaker which comes with your computer, etc). Best bet is to buy a capture device (firewire port) & install it on your computer.
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It has a Firewire connection. It is preferable to use a mini-DV deck as not to wear the motor on the GL-2, but you can hook up the camera to a computer. You can always add a Firewire port to a desktop via a PCI card if your current computer doesn't have one.
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I've got an Intel-based mac, but I think it's probably more an issue of the software - so you should be fine, provided you are sporting the latest OS and iLife. I've now tried it with both iMovie 08 and FCP (whatever the most recent is). It's very straightforward in iMovie. Here's a crappy example of something I shot, imported and uploaded in under an hour:http://www.vimeo.com/1033464Ridiculously easy with iMovie. Not as straightforward with FCP. You have to find the HDV profile best suited to the camera (I'm still experimenting).