How can import mini DV from into imovie 09?

It used to work with older versions of imovie. Now all I get is a blue screen when I try to import.
I can control camera (stop, ffwd, rewind) as you should be able to do, but import doesn't work. I would like to transfer some memories over before I sell my sony videocamera. Any help?

It used to work with older versions of imovie. Now all I get is a blue screen when I try to import.
I can control camera (stop, ffwd, rewind) as you should be able to do, but import doesn't work. I would like to transfer some memories over before I sell my sony videocamera. Any help?

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