My camcorder not recognized

I have a Sony DCR-HC30 miniDV camcorder. it works well with non-intel PowerPC G5. Now it is not recognized on my new MacBook Pro. It is not on the campatibility list. Is there a patch, update, etc. that could make this work on this computer.
Thank you.

It should work fine, but you will need a Firewire cable.
Depending on your laptop, you either have Thunderbolt or Firewire 800 or both.
If you have Firewire 800, you need a 9 pin to 4 pin Firewire Cable.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10301&cs_id=1 030104
If you have Thunderbolt only, you need the 9 pin to 4 pin fireware cable AND the Firewire to Thunderbolt adapter.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD464ZM/A/apple-thunderbolt-to-firewire-adapte r?

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