Importing video on G4 MDD using newer cameras

I have always used dv tape and firewire to import to my older mac. I am looking buying a new camera and most have only mini usb, hdmi, component outputs. All seem to use usb 2.0 connections. Can I import to IMove6hd via usb 2.0? If so, I will need to buy a hub supporting the hdsc cards. Any advice. I will eventually (this year) upgrade to a newer mac. Any advice? I am looking at the Canon HFM30. I have one last edit project before that will happen.
Steve

Yes, I have firewire. That's what my old tape camera used. Its the new cameras that all like to export via usb that I am asking about. I looked at several camera, all have mini usb to usb. Its difficult to find a mini usb to a firewire 400/800. Does IM6 import via usb?
thanks

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