Downloading video from Canon Vixia HV 30 via HDMI to Mini DisplayPort

Laptop Specs: White MacBook 10.6.6, 2 x USB, Mini DisplayPort, Audio In/Out
Camera: Canon Vixia HV30
I recently upgraded my MacBook and my new MacBook doesn't have a firewire input. I had downloaded video from my Canon Vixia HV30 to iMovie using an HDV/DV to Firewire chord.
Since the new MacBook doesn't have a firewire input, I tried an HDMI to Mini DisplayPort chord. The MacBook (via Finder, iMovie, and Final Cut Express) doesn't recognize that there is a camera connected.
Any ideas?

That's a miniDV camera. MiniDV ALWAYS needs Firewire - there's no way around it. There are no USB to Firewire converters. If you very recently (last 14 days) bought the Macbook, and you absolutely want to continue using the camera, you could perhaps return the MB and see if the 13" Macbook Pro is within your budget.
Modern consumer HD cameras tend to use USB connections.
Matt

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