How to connect my Sony mini DV camcorder to my Mac Pro

My borrowed Sony mini DV Handycam output wire has no suitable input on my Early 2009 Mac Pro.  I have a couple of assorted cable but no match.  Is there such a thing?

There are multiple compatible FireWire connectors, that have from four to six to nine conductors, but adapter cables allow them to interconnect and work fine.
There are at least eight different USB connectors, A and B male and female, mini and micro male and female, and I expect there are more that i can not list. All will interconnect and work fine with the right adapter cables.
It is not surprising if you do not have the correct interchange cable in your box. Luckily, they can be had for cheap. The camera owner probably has a cable that works already.

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