Firewire camera with new Macbook?

I recently bought a new Macbook. The new Macbook no longer has a firewire port. Is there a way to use an old Canon DV camcorder 4 curcuit (small) firewire connector on it with the new Macbook? I searched for adapters and can not say for sure that I have found the correct one out there or if there even is a correct one?

I ordered a Firewire 400 to 800 adapter. Does anyone think it will work?
Yes.
Do I need any drivers for the computer?
No.
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....call Apple Customer Service to replace your original DVD's ( $ and a serial# required).....1-800-676-2775

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I followed exactly the steps "Problem meet solution" in the little manual and had to use the Mac OS X Install Disk 1.
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Model Identifier: MacBook3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
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Laurie

Thank you very much for answering so prompt to my questions.
1) yes, i will take all the updates. and ok, i won't touch the previous systems file
2) in regards to master password ... i tried all the passwords i ever used. not sure it's just "forgetting". Reason: as I mentioned before: The only problem i had after reinstalling the software was at login ... it would not recognize my user password... (and I add, nor the master password) which was the same one since i first turn on my new bought macbook.
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4)speaking of learning, from my initial post where i posted the errors that my disk utility found ... what do u think caused my computer to freeze? i was browsing on safari facebook as well as I had both yahoo messenger and skype opened... first the messenger froze, then crushed, then i restarted it , then froze, then all the rest froze, without responding to force quit.
5) after reinstalling the software, i still have yahoo messenger and other applications.... is that safe to use now? they are still in my applications
and last 6) did I do everything correct when my computer would not start up?
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http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
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i have asked this question a few times now, but i have not got the answer i was looking for:
my macbook is currently on v10.6.8 (a snow leopard version)
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The following Knowledge Base article provides the information you're looking for:
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910
Important: This procedure will completely erase your hard drive. If you have installed Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, or have multiple partitions, this procedure will erase the partition you select.
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