New camcorders lack firewire

I need a new camcorder for a couple of special trips. The best rated new ones don't seem to have firewire which seems to be necessary for Final Cut express which I am just mastering- any suggestions?

No problem, hope whatever you decide works out well for you. If you have any other questions, just let us know.

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New macbook lack firewire

the new 13'' macbook doesn't have firewire connections like the macbook pro. is there any way to connect the new macbook to a camcorder? most all camcorders need firewire and i'm having trouble with this...

most all camcorders need firewire and i'm having trouble with this...
The better camcorders are Firewire.
USB camcorders use formats that use high compression to store the video files thereby lowering quality. This may be good enough to give you "decent footage" if so, then you won't have a problem using a USB camcorder. However I have never been happy with the quality that a USB camcorder provides (they always look grainy to me).
All analog to digital video converters use firewire. Audio and Video go in, FireWire comes out.
I would buy the white Macbook or the Macbook Pro.
Many computer peripherals use Firewire, with more coming out all the time.
Try a Google Shopping Search for 'IEEE 1394 Camcorder' (IEEE 1394 is Firewire).

Best connection between new iMac and firewire MacBook Pro

Hi I'm running a MBP with Firewire, USB (2?) and Ethernet ports. I am soon to take delivery of my shiny new iMac with Thunderbolt, USB 3 and Ethernet ports. What please would be the fastest connection I can establish between the two machines? Thanks, M

Ethernet is your fastest choice - FW800, to be precise.
To transfer from the MBP to the iMac use Target Disk Mode. Boot the MBP into TDM, boot the iMac normally and preferably for the first time. This will put you into the Setup Assistant and let you migrate data from the MBP - Home folder, third-party applications with support files, and system preferences.
If you prefer not to do a migration then you can also simply transfer selected items using drag and drop.
A Basic Guide for Migrating to Intel-Macs
The Knowledgebase article Intel-based Mac: Some migrated applications may need to be updated refers to methods of dealing with migrating from PowerPC chips to Intel with the Migration Assistant safely. The authors of this tip have not had a chance to verify this works in all instances, or that it avoids the 10.6.1 and earlier Guest Account bug that caused account information to get deleted upon use of the Migration/Setup Assistant. However, a well backed up source that includes at least two backups of all the data that are not connected to your machine will help you avoid potential issues, should they arise. In event it does not work, follow the steps below.
If you are migrating a PowerPC system (G3, G4, or G5) to an Intel-Mac be careful what you migrate. Keep in mind that some items that may get transferred will not work on Intel machines and may end up causing your computer's operating system to malfunction.
Rosetta supports "software that runs on the PowerPC G3, G4, or G5 processor that are built for Mac OS X". This excludes the items that are not universal binaries or simply will not work in Rosetta:
1. Classic Environment, and subsequently any Mac OS 9 or earlier applications
2. Screensavers written for the PowerPC System Preference add-ons
3. All Unsanity Haxies Browser and other plug-ins
4. Contextual Menu Items
5. Applications which specifically require the PowerPC G5 Kernel extensions
6. Java applications with JNI (PowerPC) libraries
See also What Can Be Translated by Rosetta.
In addition to the above you could also have problems with migrated cache files and/or cache files containing code that is incompatible.
If you migrate a user folder that contains any of these items, you may find that your Intel-Mac is malfunctioning. It would be wise to take care when migrating your systems from a PowerPC platform to an Intel-Mac platform to assure that you do not migrate these incompatible items.
If you have problems with applications not working, then completely uninstall said application and reinstall it from scratch. Take great care with Java applications and Java-based Peer-to-Peer applications. Many Java apps will not work on Intel-Macs as they are currently compiled. As of this time Limewire, Cabos, and Acquisition are available as universal binaries. Do not install browser plug-ins such as Flash or Shockwave from downloaded installers unless they are universal binaries. The version of OS X installed on your Intel-Mac comes with special compatible versions of Flash and Shockwave plug-ins for use with your browser.
The same problem will exist for any hardware drivers such as mouse software unless the drivers have been compiled as universal binaries. For third-party mice the current choices are USB Overdrive or SteerMouse. Contact the developer or manufacturer of your third-party mouse software to find out when a universal binary version will be available.
Also be careful with some backup utilities and third-party disk repair utilities. Disk Warrior, TechTool Pro , SuperDuper , and Drive Genius work properly on Intel-Macs with Leopard. The same caution may apply to the many "maintenance" utilities that have not yet been converted to universal binaries. Leopard Cache Cleaner, Onyx, TinkerTool System, and Cocktail are now compatible with Leopard.
Before migrating or installing software on your Intel-Mac check MacFixit's Rosetta Compatibility Index.
Additional links that will be helpful to new Intel-Mac users:
1. Intel In Macs
2. Apple Guide to Universal Applications
3. MacInTouch List of Compatible Universal Binaries
4. MacInTouch List of Rosetta Compatible Applications
5. MacUpdate List of Intel-Compatible Software
6. Transferring data with Setup Assistant - Migration Assistant FAQ
7. OS X Lion: How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac
Because Migration Assistant isn't the ideal way to migrate from PowerPC to Intel Macs, using Target Disk Mode, copying the critical contents to CD and DVD, an external hard drive, or networking will work better when moving from PowerPC to Intel Macs. The initial section below discusses Target Disk Mode. It is then followed by a section which discusses networking with Macs that lack Firewire.
If both computers support the use of Firewire then you can use the following instructions:
1. Repair the hard drive and permissions using Disk Utility.
2. Backup your data. This is vitally important in case you make a mistake
      or there's some other problem.
3. Connect a Firewire cable between your old Mac and your new Intel Mac.
4. Startup your old Mac in Transferring files between two computers using FireWire.
5. Startup your new Mac for the first time, go through the setup and
       registration screens, but do NOT migrate data over. Get to your
       desktop on the new Mac without migrating any new data over.
If you are not able to use a Firewire connection (for example you have a Late 2008 MacBook that only supports USB:)
1. Set up a local home network: Creating a small Ethernet Network.
2. If you have a MacBook Air or Late 2008 MacBook see the following:
a. MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (15-inch,
      Late 2008) - What to do if migration is unsuccessful;
b. MacBook Air - Migration Tips and Tricks;
c. MacBook Air - Remote Disc, Migration, or Remote Install Mac OS X and
      wireless 802.11n networks.
Copy the following items from your old Mac to the new Mac:
In your /Home/ folder: Documents, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Sites folders.
In your /Home/Library/ folder:
/Home/Library/Application Support/AddressBook (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Application Support/iCal (copy the whole folder)
Also in /Home/Library/Application Support (copy whatever else you need including folders for any third-party applications)
/Home/Library/Keychains (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Mail (copy the whole folder) /Home/Library/Preferences/ (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Calendars (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/iTunes (copy the whole folder) /Home /Library/Safari (copy the whole folder)
If you want cookies:
/Home/Library/Cookies/Cookies.plist /Home/Library/Application Support/WebFoundation/HTTPCookies.plist
For Entourage users:
Entourage is in /Home/Documents/Microsoft User Data Also in /Home/Library/Preferences/Microsoft.
Credit goes to Macjack for this information.
If you need to transfer data for other applications please ask the vendor or ask in the Discussions where specific applications store their data.
5. Once you have transferred what you need restart the new Mac and test to make sure the contents are there for each of the applications.
Written by Kappy with additional contributions from a brody.Revised 5/21/2011

Connect problem with DV video-camera through the new thunderbolt to firewire adapter?

Hi
I got a JVC DV camcorder with firewire 400 output and I've got a Macbook Air 2012 with 8gb 1600 MHz DDR3, intel i7 2GHz, 256 ssd harddisk and intel HD graphics 4000 512 mb. It has thundebolt but no firewire port.
I wanted to connect these two item and then bought the new "thunderbolt to firewire 800" and the "800 to 400 firewire adapter cable".
I then connect both cables to each other and pluged it in to the JVC DV. I started up iMovie and pressed play on the camcorder, but the signal can't get through and the Macbook Air does not find the camcorder at all? What have I done wrong? Please help..
Best regards,
Jonowitz

Hi,
have you managed to solve your problem? I deal with the same issue using Panasonic MX500 DV camera. Any help would be appriciated.
Martin

How can I access files that I moved from an older MacBook Pro to a newer one via Firewire and Migration assistant. The files show up on the new MacBook but cannot be opened. Thanks!

How can I access files that I moved from an older MacBook Pro to a newer one via Firewire and Migration assistant? The files show up on the new MacBook but cannot be opened. Thanks!

Get info then check permissions then add your curent user name (it was probably different on old Mac) and give your username full read/write permissions.

HT204350 Hey, migration from an old mac late 2008 aluminium to a brand new mac book air. Only the new one has firewire. Transmissiom via wifi estimates ~50h. Is there a faster Way to sync? Tanks in advance

Hey, migration from an old mac late 2008 aluminium to a brand new mac book air. Only the new one has firewire. Transmissiom via wifi estimates ~50h. Is there a faster Way to sync? Tanks in advance

I'll venture that your problem here is that you're using two very different versions of Mac OS X. The USB adapter has been useful to me when making big downloads or while using other networks, but it might not be your case.
Here's what I would advise, though it may be less than stellar: Copy the files you need into folders and move them through a USB flash drive or using that external hard drive of yours. (Could the format be the reason your MBA can't see it?). Some stuff like calendars and contacts can be exported too. At least in Lion, I haven't used Tiger in a while.
Good luck.

Moving ALL files from an old iMac to a new iMac, via Firewire...

After hooking up my old iMac (2 years old) to a brand new one, via firewire, and checking every box to copy, it didn't copy my iTunes or iPhoto libraries to the new computer. Does this have to be done with DVDs, or through an iPod?
Only applications, Logic, photoshop etc. copied onto the new iMac.

Moving iTunes folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Moving iPhoto
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1229

Transferring Data from old iMac to new iMac via Firewire

I am having difficulty transferring data from my old iMac to my new iMac via firewire. Per the instructions contained in migration assistant, when I hold down the letter "T" key during startup of the "old" mac the firewire symbol does not appear. Given that the firewire symbol does not appear I am unable to proceed with the transfer. Of note, my new Mac is the '09 24" iMac and my old iMac is the early 2006 model with the 17" screen. Incidentally, I am using the following cable contained in the attached link along with the adaptor (400) with respect to my old iMac.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8846387&st=firewire&lp=10&type=pro duct&cp=1&id=1215819175946
Can anyone help?

Hi Todd
Not sure why that wouldn't work, but it could be that cable and adapter setup as the Early Core Duo only supports firewire 400.
You should try a 9 to 6 Pin Bilingual FireWire Cable:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?cid=103&cp_id=10301&cs_id=1030105&pid=3542&seq=1&format=2
http://www.firefold.com/6-Foot-9pin-6pin-IEEE1394B-Firewire-Cable-P965.aspx
Dennis

Moving files from old Mac to new one, via Firewire

I have an old G4, and recently bought a new iMac. I'm trying to transfer the files from my old computer to the new one via firewire (and I've also tried via ethernet cable). The G4 has two hard drives, one with system files, the other just used for data. When I connect the Macs by Firewire, with the G4 in Target mode, the iMac only recognizes the data hard drive. Is there a reason that anybody can think of why the system drive wouldn't show up?

FireWire Target Disk mode only connects to the master ATA drive on the ATA 0 bus; if there's nothing at that location, the computer will shut down instead.
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Just updated to 7.04 and do not like the new interface - lacking color, etc. how do I change back

Just updated to 7.04 and do not like new interface - lacking color, too touch, etc. How do i change back?

Sadly, Apple has no approved method to downgrade the version of iOS on your iDevice. You can voice your displeasure with the iOS by leaving feedback at the appropriate subsection from the link below.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Newer Camcorders Firewire & FCE compatible?

Hello,
I teach a high school video class and we were just informed that the Canon ZR-960 Mini-DV camcorder that we use has been discontinued. My question is what can we use for a replacement? We like using the mini-DV format because it is cheap and allows each student to have their own tape. Also, Final Cut Express recognizes the cameras with no problems through the firewire port and capturing is so easy. There are also no conversion issues. Students have brought in Hard Drive camcorders over the years and they have been nothing but trouble. We do not need HD and would like to stay in the $200-$500 range. If needed we will migrate to HD so suggestions on this will also be appreciated.
Thank you,
John

the Canon ZR-960 Mini-DV camcorder that we use has been discontinued
Not sure I understand-- your cameras didn't stop working because the line was discontinued, right? Are you saying you need to buy more, and can't?
We do not need HD
Honestly, it's harder to find SD cameras than HD these days. Walk into Best Buy, and I'll bet you won't see a single SD camera in their showroom. Might as well go HD.
We like using the mini-DV format because it is cheap and allows each student to have their own tape
That presents something of a problem; just as nobody sells SD cameras, the availability of tape-based cameras is dwindling as both the consumer and professional world go tapeless.
That said, as long as you're sticking with AVCHD cameras (most of them use SDHC cards), I don't think you'll see any issues with Log and Transfer in FCE. To be frank, I think your students are better off learning tapeless workflows (and the potential troubles associated with them) rather than an essentially dead medium of image capture. If any of them intend to pursue video professionally, knowing how to work with tapeless HD formats is going to be a lot more valuable than MiniDV.
As for an actual recommendation, the Canon Vixia series is quite good for the price. Poor low light performance, but other than that, a good buy.

How do I transfer CS5.5 from an old macbook pro to a new one via firewire?

My old MacBook Pro fried its graphics card and I need to transfer all of my data across to my new macBook Pro. I have everything backed up on a hard drive but when I try to open it it says that i can't because t is on a Time Machine Back-up. How do I get it to open? Do i need to get a new serial number? Not sure what to do from here.

You need to reinstall on your new MacBook Pro from your original media (if you purchased a DVD), or from the backup you made of the installation files.
You cannot successfully migrate CS5.5 using FireWire. That would not be successful. You can use the same serial number you had before. However, if you used all your two activations, you may have to Adobe to remove its listing of your old Mac so you don't lose one activation.

Can I charge my new ipod using firewire power adapter?

Just got my new 30GB ipod and realised that it doesn't come with power adapter to plug in directly in power outlet.
Can I use the firewire power adapter which I have leftover after my 3rd gen ipod died on me?
Also can I use the firewire to connect it to my powerbook for charging and song transfer? I thought firewire is faster than usb2 then why new ipods don't come with firewire cable anymore?
Many thanks.
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

think if you do your research and read up you will see the USB2 is indeed faster than Firewire. I actually did a few test on a dual G5 using both the Firewire and USB2 and in all my test, USB2 was faster.
If USB2 was faster for you, that's wonderful. I'm not about to start arguing with you over it.
What I can tell you is that you're certainly in the minority if this was the case for you.
USB2 has a theoretical maximum speed of 480Mbps. While this is certainly a higher number than Firewire 400's 400Mbps, Firewire will still vastly outperform USB2 in almost every case. It is near impossible to get anywhere close to 480Mbps with USB2. Even under ideal conditions, USB2 still has to contend with other processes on the machine, and other devices in the bus.
This is the nature of USB's design.
It is not uncommon for Firewire to reach near maximum speeds consistently. This has been proven time and time again.
Like I mentioned already, if USB2 is faster for you... go ahead and use it. I'm not going to tell you otherwise.
I'm quite sure I've done sufficient research on this, as well as many other people in this industry, and these forums. Perhaps it is you that might want to do a little more reading.

Transferring my files from my 1.1 Mac pro to my new 5k iMac FireWire to lighting?

i Just ordered the replacement for my antique 1.1 version Mac Pro which is loaded with external FireWire hard drives as well as 3 internal 1 and 2 tearabyte and the one tearabyte SSD boot drive it is of course on 10.7.5 it also has a pair of apple cinama displays on from 2006 and the other from 2011
i just bought the machine below picking it up in a week and with it a pair of FireWire 800 to lighting adapters ....
my thought was to transfer my important stuff to the fusion drive via a FireWire 800 to lighting2 cable and the Apple transition software and then get a lighting 2 housing that will take the 3 internal hard drives and the internal SSD then chain my large external fire wire 800 drives and my FireWire brueray drive off of it with one of the adapters
does all this sound ok? I have not been able to find a lighting 2 drive case the takes the old mac pro drive sleds but can a good 4 or 6 bay lighting 2 extrrnal drive case be recomended?
as the old Mac Pro has windows XP sp3 as its boot camp I know it can not make the move.
I do have win 7 pro 64 as my boot camp on my mid 2009 Mac book pro already running Yosemite with all of the boot camp applications and data on an external F800 two tear drive from laci so my first thought was to use the orignal win 7 distrub DVD to create a new boot camp partition on the 3tera fusion drive but I am wondering if it would be better to set up the SSD in its new home as dedicated to the boot camp stuff with the existing win external drives....
Sorry for for all the questions but I am some one who made the transition from 400k to 800k to the first mac+ 5 meg hard drives to the SCCI world then to FireWire 400 then to FireWire 800 and I am hoping that this hopefully last migration for a while with be at least semi painless.... And as I near 70 I am not quite the geek I once was.
27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display
$3,349.00
With the following configuration:
4.0GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 4.4GHz
16GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x8GB
3TB Fusion Drive
AMD Radeon R9 M295X 4GB GDDR5
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Wireless Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
Accessory Kit
AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac - Auto-enroll
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i was up until 4AM reading reviews and studying features and prices of every thunderbolt box i could find and in the end ordered the thunder bay 4 from new egg for $516.99 including shipping
as of today i found nothing better on the market for a thunderbolt 4 bay box i could have saved perhaps $35 by getting 2 highpoint dual bay boxes but the loss of versatility and perceived quality crossed that option off the list so OWC thunder bay 4 it is . it should get here just in time too
thanks again for the help

Migration to new Mac from FireWire clone

Hi. I'm planning to buy a new iMac in a few weeks when the line is refreshed. I'm currently running my 2006 iMac from a FireWire clone as the internal disk went south just before Christmas.
What I'm planning to do is use this clone drive to migrate all my stuff using Setup Assistant on first boot of the new Mac. I believe I can do this using the "another volume on this Mac" option (please correct me if I'm wrong).
However, I have two questions…
1) Should I connect the FireWire drive before I turn the new Mac on, or after?
2) As this clone drive is set to be the boot drive on my current iMac, will that cause problems in terms of transferring settings? By which I mean, will the setting be transferred to have the backup drive boot the new Mac, instead of the new internal disk?
Many thanks.

Sketcm wrote:
Thanks. For some reason I already have one of those cables - not sure why I bought it originally because I've never used it. Have a feeling it might be something to do with music.
Good fortune to have on at hand!
Anyway, yes I'll probably try migrating from the FW clone using Setup Assistant on first boot. I've done it before with other Macs and had no trouble.
Then you should have no trouble.

New camcorders lack firewire

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