How do I transfer mini dv tapes from a Sony videocamera to my macbook?

How do I transfer mini dv tapes from a Sony videocamera to my macbook?  Issues are: my macbook has no hdmi port, no firewire port, and Sony does not support streaming USB between its mini dv tapes and Macs.
Only available ports on my macbook
I've been told I need an "external firewire capture card" to basically give my mac some semblance of firewire ability.  But no one so far can tell me definitively 1) what product to purchse and 2) that it actually works.
I have had some tapes converted by Costco to dvd but those do not work - they are in an uneditable dv format.  I want to import the tapes to digital format in order to edit and create new video from them.
Thanks!

If you have tried all the Google search suggestions including the YouTube tutorials, then it's time to contact Sony tech support.  Or post in the iMovie forum area. 

Similar Messages

  • How do I transfer Hi8 vidio tapes from my Sony camcorder  to my mac mini

    I want to transfer my hi 8 video tapes from my Sony AF CCD  camcorder. I read that my mac mini supports some tape camcorders and to use the fire wire
    connection. The adapter I have that plugs into my  my camcorder has a coax adapter that pushes onto a tv. Does anyone know what I should do.  Thanks

    If you can get hold of a Canopus ADVC-55 it requires no extra software and will feed digital video into your Mac. There are a few in Amazon UK but it's a fairly old device - I've used one for some years now - and I don't know what the general availability is.

  • How do I transfer my iTunes library from my old computer to my MacBook Pro?

    How do I transfer my iTunes library from my old computer to my MacBook Pro?

    Just copy the entire Music folder from the old Mac to the new Mac, then click on the folder and Get Info and change the permisisons and click the spoke to "apply to enclosed items"
    Ideally it's best to use the same user name on the new machine, this way all your iTunes playlists work and there is no need to change permissions.
    You can create the same named user by creating another account in System Preferences >accounts
    If the old computer is a PC then just copy the old Music folder to the Mac onto the desktop, then use iTunes to import the music files.
    If the old comptuer is dead, then you can extract the hard drive(if it's still working) and use a IDE/SATA to USB adapter cable to access the internal drive.
    Mac's should be able to read NTFS format of PC's, just not write to it. But if it's not working there is software to install to allow the Mac to read that NTFS drive format, just search online.

  • How can I transfer two user names from an iMac to a new macbook?

    How can I transfer two user names from an iMac to a new macbook?
    got a new laptop and need to transfer two usernames to it, complete with all documents help?

    Assuming you haven't already set up a user, the easiest way is to use the Setup Assistant during first boot of the new Mac, with the two Macs connected by firewire.
    You'll be prompted to migrate from a choice of sources - choose "from another Mac", select the catagories of data you want to transfer and follow the instructions.
    More info here, in Pondini's FAQ; http://pondini.org/OSX/SetupAsst.html

  • How can i transfer al my data from a Sony laptop to a new macair?

    Hoy can i transfer all my data from a Sony laptop to new Mac airé?

    Just to add one extra explanation to simplify things:
    grab your (if you have one) external HD and move files (pics vids etc. documents) to same and load it to your macbook Air.
    Unless you are running bootcamp, I assume obviously there are no applications you're moving over from Win to Mac OSX.
    *waves at dwb

  • How do I transfer Digital Audio Tapes from Panasonic SV3700 deck (w/RCA coaxial digital output) to my 2008 MacBook Pro (10.5.8)?

    Subject line pretty much says it all.  I have many DATs recorded before the era of putting everything onto a drive.  I'd like to transfer (digitally) these tapes to my MacBook Pro (2008, 10.5.8).  My DAT deck is a Panasonic SV3700 which only has the RCA digital coaxial cable outputs.  What do I need to buy (cable, converter, software???) to allow the SV3700 to transfer my files to my computer.  I know I could use the analog input but that kind of defeats the purpose of going through the pain in the neck of recording those concerts digitally.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I know this problem exists for many old tapers out there, but I've yet to see a solution posted on any

    In THEORY, you need a converter like this:
    http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=9137
    to convert coaxial SPDIF to TOSLINK optical. The data stream is the same, it is just changed from electrical to optical.
    Then you need an optical TOSLINK to optical miniplug cable like this:
    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10229&cs_id=1022902 &p_id=1557&seq=1&format=2
    Then you need recording software (Garageband would work), and to make several settings in system prefs and the app prefs, and Audio-MIDI.app. A decent 2 channel basic audio editor is SoundStudio 4, but there are many.
    I haven't tried the Gefen device, since I have other products that do this function. I have also heard that the Panasonics sometimes seem to have a non-standard data stream that just doesn't play nice with some devices. Be sure to have a money back guarantee.

  • How do I transfer my iTunes library from my pc to my new macbook?

    I just bought a MacBook Pro and I want to move my iTunes library from my PC to the Mac, preferably using CD's. What's the easiest way to do this?
    Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Another article - http://www.myfirstmac.com/index.php/mac/articles/how-do-i-move-my-itunes-library -from-pc-to-mac-and-keep-my-settings-intact
    MJ

  • How do you transfer a single playlist from one mac to a new macbook?

    I've just bought a new Mac Pro and would like to transfer a single playlist of mine from an iMac iTunes library to my own iTunes library without any of the other music in the library that is not on my playlist... any help?

    These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
    Method 1
    Backup the library with this User Tip.
    Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
    Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
    Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
    Method 2
    Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
    Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload. Sign in and authorize the computer to your account before syncing.
    I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
    If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information from the device.
    If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
    Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
    tt2

  • How do I transfer my itunes library from my Mac desktop to my MacBook

    I need help exporting itunes library from Mac desktop to Mac laptop

    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    do not confuse moving your whole folder and library with:
    iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449

  • How do I transfer my iTunes Library from my Hp Desktop to my MacBook Pro?

    I have a flash drive that I exported my iTunes library on to. But I cannot seem to get the Itunes Library to import onto my Macbook Pro. I neep help I really dont want to have to use two computers.

    See Here for
    Moving iTunes Library from PC to Mac
    http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html

  • Transfer of mini-DV tapes from Panasonic NV-GS120 to MacBook Pro via FireWire port (9-pin)

    I am new to Mac and love it. I would like to transfer my old mini-DV tapes from Panasonic NV-GS120 to my MacBook Pro via FireWire port (9-pin), but am not sure which port to use on the video camera. Reading from the top on the Panasonic video camera there are three options: a "mini-usb" port, a "remote/mic (plug in power)" [not likely] and finally a "A/V out phones" jack entry [which I use for viewing the tapes on the TV screen via the jack cable ending up in a red, yellow and white cable to plug into TV.
    I have read Bengt Wärleby's excellent instructions and am ready to buy the FireWire cable (9-pin in one end - Mac), but I am not sure if it is the mini-usb or jack-stick exit of the video camera. Or, indeed, if there is talk about an external A/V box needed to decode and transfer the digital tapes to iMovie on the Mac.
    Any clarification is highly appreciated. Thanks for all suggestions.
    JLens

    The port you're looking for is the DV Port (in your manual it's marked as control component #55). I looked up your camera and it does have it. That's the port where the firewire should fit. Hope to have helped you.

  • HT1296 How can I transfer all my photos from my Ipad Mini to my new MacBook Pro

    How can I transfer all my photos from my Ipad Mini to my new MacBook Pro
    I am facing problem while I connect to my iPad mini with MacBook Pro , it only sync photo from its taken by and from it camera roll only. It doesn't sync all the images... Like my all albums. All photos in library....

    To copy photos that were originally synced from a computer you will need a third-party app such as Simple Transfer which can copy them off via your wifi network. But as photos are 'optimised' when they are synced to the iPad, any that you then copy back to a computer may not be exactly the same as they originally were on your computer.
    You should also be able to copy albums that you've created directly on the iPad via apps such as Simple Transfer (though I haven't tried it)

  • How do I transfer my lost data from ICloud back to my mini IPad

    How do I transfer my lost data from my ICloud back to my mini IPad

    DId you find a solution?

  • How can I transfer all my info from my old mac to a new one?

    how can I transfer all my info from my old macbook to my mac mini?
    My Mac mini chash about one month ago and I got it back from apple, I didnt have a time michine back up for this one but in my old mac I have almost all my files, so I want to transfer all the data to the Mac mini with no problem

    You can use migration assitant which is located in the Utility Folder under Applications. The compters can be connected via ethernet, fire wire, or wifi. My recommendation is not to use wifi.
    You run migration assistant on both machines and you can choose to transfer everything or just data.
    Another way is to use migration assistant to restore from a time machine backup.

  • How can i transfer a parchase movie from another iPad to my iPad

    How can i transfer a parchase movie from another iPad to my iPad

    Open the iTunes app. Tap the Purchased tab. Tap Movies.

Maybe you are looking for