Movies from a camcorder to mac

Hello,
My camcorder has a broken firewire port and fixing it would cost more than the camcorder itself.
Is there a way that I can transfer the movies to my MacBookPro through the analog port on the camcorder (port that connects to the TV)? Any other options? The camcorder is Panasonic PV-GS39.
Thanks for any tips,
Mark

Only with an Analogue-DV converter which will cost as much as a cheap camcorder.
Borrow a camera or buy one is the only solution.

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