Downloading Hi8 video to iMovie

I can't seem to locate the necessary cable that would allow me to download video recorded with my SONY Camcorder to my Mac. Went to several stores in the area and they were at a loss. The Camcorder has an "S" video output, and the regular white,red, and yellow output sources.
Help!!

This is a terrible place to post your question. This is the Motion forum. You want the iMovie forum. And you don't need a cable you need a A-D converter lika a Canopus.
Good luck,
Patrick

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