Importing mini DV

I have Premiere Elements 10 and wanted to know if I can import miniDV tapes into the program without firewire because my computer does not have that connection. If not is there a work around, my computer only has USB
Thanks

One can get a good IEEE-1394A FW card for about US $ 10. They are easy to install, and set up.
If one gets an expansion card with multiple connections, I would get one with a separate controller chip for each connection, though the price goes up slightly.
Also, when Capturing via FW, it's best to NOT have anything else FW on that controller chip, and do NOT daisy-chain the devices.
Good luck,
Hunt

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