Cable?  Old Sony Camcorder to New iMac (Thunderbolt or USB)

I have a new iMac with only USB and Thunderbolt ports.  I'd like to import old Digital 8mm taped recordings from my Sony DCR-TRV460 camera.  I used to use my firewire 4-pin (camera) to firewire 800 (macbook pro) but as I said the iMac has only Thunderbolt and USB.  I am not finding the proper cable in my searches.  Firewire 4-pin to Thunderbolt - does it exist or am I missing something? 
Thank you!

Will this adaptor do the job for you? 
Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter

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