Mini DV video cameras

How can videocamras with DV minitapes be used with iMac and iMovie11

These work great with iMovie.
The camera must be plugged in to AC power (not batteries only).
Attach a Firewire Cable. Turn the camera to play. iMovie import screen will appear, and you can import.
For the cable, if your iMac has Firewire 800, get a 4 pin to 9 pin Firewire Cable.
If your iMac is one of the older models with Firewire 400, get a 4 pin to 6 pin Firewire Cable.

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