MacBook firewire question

Not sure where else to post this question:
What kind of Firewire port does the MacBook have? 4 or 6 pin?
I just bought a Canon Elura 100 MiniDV camcorder, and it didn't come with a firewire cable...
thanks =)
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yeap
all macs from notebooks to desktops are equipped with the 6 pins FW port !

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