I5 iMac and Firewire question...

I have a Firewire 400 external hard drive that I need to hook up to my new i5 iMac. From what I've read, I need to buy a 6-pin to 9-pin Firewire cable. Right?
If I read right, FW400 is 6-pin, FW800 is 9-pin, and the small FW connector seen on DV cameras and such is 4-pin?
Thank you for making me less of an idiot

Yes that is right!
To go from FireWire 400 to 800 you will need either a cable or an adapter:
9 pin 800 to 6 pin 400 > http://www.firefold.com/9-Pin-to-6-Pin-C54.aspx
or this adapter > http://www.sonnettech.com/product/fw_adapter.html
For a camera with a 4 pin Firewire connection you would need the following:
9 pin to 4 pin > http://www.firefold.com/9-Pin-to-4-Pin-Firewire-Cables-C53.aspx
The FireFold (cable's) and Sonnet (adapter) above are just examples that I used, thay can also be found on line at OWC, Cables to Go, Your Cable Store or at most of the larger Computer/Electronics' outlets.
Dennis

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