Connecting my GL1 to a Macbook

I'm thinking of buying a Macbook and returning to the Mac fold. Pretty sure I'll take the plunge if I can feel confident that I'll be able to connect it to my Canon GL1. Can anyone tell me which Firewire cable I'll need and if I'm likely to encounter major hassles trying to capture video from the GL1? I realize that a Macbook is not ideal for video production, but I would buy it mainly for other uses that don't require a hefter machine. Thanks.

All you'll need is a basic firewire cable.
Still, Canon cameras are known to be problematic in capturing when there is another firewire device (aka hard drive) on the same bus - and since you'll need the external drive for editing you can be SOL.
Get the MacBookPro if you need portability.
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