Is there a way to use 2 firewire devices on my macbook?

Hi,
I want to try using my panasonic gs-120 camcorder to make a little movie of my kids. I have a intel macbook with 2GB. Is there any way to use the camcorder with the firewire port and my external firewire drive? I don't have much internal drive space left? Do I need an adapter?
Thanks
Kelli

KelliSean wrote:
... and my external firewire drive? ...
most firewire-cases offer TWO firewire ports.. simply daisy-chain:
camera >> ext. HDD >> Mac ..

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