Connecting Camcorder

I recently got a Sony Handycam Mini DVC (Digital Video Cassette) Camcorder. I was wondering if anyone knew of a cable that would connect to my computer (iBook G4) so I can use the footage in iDVD and iMovie. I already have a firewire cable which does connect to both my camera and computer but there seems to be no activity between the two.
Anyone help me, would be very much appreciated

Emily177RR, Welcome to the discussion area!
You should only need a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable. Sony calls FireWire "i.LINK"

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