Sony Handycam iLink to MacBook?

Is there anyway to connect a Sony iLink to Macbook ?
My MacBook, purchased in 2011, doesn't have the FireWire port...
Thanks

As far as I know you'll need to use Image Capture to upload the files to your hard drive and from there into iPhoto. Normally iMovie would handle camcorders.
Or use a card reader to upload from the Handycam's memory card if that card is removable.
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Using a Sony Handycam with a MacBook

We have a Sony Handycam and I am unable to make it work with my MacBook. Are they compatible and how can I import the movies off the camcorder and work with them on my mac?

im pretty sure you have to get a firewire cable to connect the sony to your macbook. unless of course you have a memory card reader. then you could just dump the memory card from inside the sony cam into the card reader and import.

Is there any way to get videos from my Sony Handycam to my MacBook?

I just found out today about how the Handycam (which uses MiniDV) uses a firewire cable, while the MacBook doesn't have a firewire port. Obviously this is a problem. I am exceedingly new to Apple. I need a simple answer as to whether there is ANYTHING I can do, even if roundabout, to get the material I have on Mini-DV tapes onto the MacBook.
Also, if this is going to be a real problem, is there a different type of camcorder I should look at buying instead of my (practically brand new...) Handycam?
Thanks

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If you need Firewire look at the new (early 2009) white Macbook it has Firewire. (and the new NVIDIA graphics.)
http://www.apple.com/macbook/white/
Thousands of computer peripherals use Firewire, with more coming out all the time.
Also, if this is going to be a real problem, is there a different type of camcorder I should look at buying
Maybe, A USB camcorder.
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).
A Firewire miniDV tape cam will give you lossless quality video and is best for any editing purposes (iMovie, Final Cut etc.). So without Firewire make sure you get a chance to try out any USB camcorder before you buy.

IPhoto compatible with Sony Handycam (with mini-DVD)?

I have a Sony Handycam and a MacBook Pro with iPhoto. The Handycam takes decent pictures and video, but it does not have a port for a memory stick. Also, the upload software that the Handycam came with... well... isn't so good. (I'm not sure if it's even Mac-compatible.)
Unfortunately, the Sony Handycam is not listed as one of the "cameras" that iPhoto comes with. (I put the word "cameras" in quotes because the Handycam is more a video camera than a still camera even though it takes still pictures.)
If anyone here knows of a workaround so that I can upload pictures from my Handycam to my MacBook Pro using iPhoto (or other appropriate software in the iLife suite), please let me know! I'm dying to have an excuse to not install the uploading software the Handycam came with.
Thanks in advance!

The Handycam's video format is one that in not OS X compatible. i don't know about the stills, however. I don't believe the mini-DVD disc that it create is Mac readable either. It's designed to go straight to DVD players and display the videos and stills on a TV set.
Do a search in the iPhoto 6 forum for "Sony Handycam" and you'll find previous topics on the subject. You might also try in the iDVD and iMovie forums.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Sony Handycam and MacBook Pro via Firewire 800

Hi there,
I'm trying to connect my Sony Handycam (HC30E) to my MacBook Pro via the Firewire 800 port, but it simply won't register.
I bought a cable online that goes from my Sony (iLink) to the Firewire 800 port, so connecivity should be sound - but nothing at all is registering on the Mac.
I've updated all apps and Snow Leopard to the latest builds. Does anyone have any ideas?
Cheers!

On paper, NO.
800 is back compatible with 400 and it should work fine.
On the forums a few users have ended up in your situation.
The common denominator is 800 ports on newer Macs.
Still don't know for sure what the trouble really is.
I suspect dodgey cables not pinned out properly.
If your cable is at the budget end of the market I'd suggest trying one at the quality end. Shielded and OFC style.
If the System Profiler can't see the camera then nothing else matters until it does.
Al

I have a MacBook Pro (Retina) and a Sony HandyCam DCR-HC48 video Camera. The Sony only exports video via Firewire, which is not available on the Mac. Is there a firewire to USB or to HDMI adapter?

I have a MacBook Pro (Retina) and a Sony HandyCam DCR-HC48 video Camera. The Sony only exports video via Firewire, which is not available on the Mac. Is there a firewire to USB or to HDMI adapter?

tyler57,
it would be better to direct that question to Gary Loftis, since my MacBook Pro doesn’t have a Thunderbolt port.

How to Download to iMovie on MacBook Air from Sony HandyCam Model DCR HC21

I have a Macbook Air, with USB and Thunderbolt ports. I'd like to download to iMovie from my Sony HandyCam DCR HC21. I have a Firewire cable, which I used to download to my old Macbook Pro. Is there an adapter? Do I have to download to the old Pro and transfer?

http://store.apple.com/us/question/answers/product/MD464ZM/A/thunderbolt-to-fire wire400-adapter/QP7DUKX7DDHF7JA9K

Help Connecting Older Sony HandyCam to MacBook Pro

I have an older Sony HandyCam which I have not used in years. Trying to connect to iMove 6.0.3 and can not get the camcorder to mount so I can import. Using USB connection since my MacBook Pro does not have firewire. Help?

Hi
What Sony HandyCam do You have ?
Is it a miniDV tape Camera - if so it only can connect via FireWire.
What MacBook Pro - Do You have ? - Never seen one without FireWire - but on later models there are only a FireWire 800 connector.
MacBook Air and some MacBooks don't have any FW-connector - but MB Pro used to have it as far as I know.
If it has a FW800 - connector - then You need a FW 4-pin to FW-800 Cable - the FW400-FW800 adapter is not my favorite solution.
Yours Bengt W

TS3391 I movie 09 on my Macbook Pro isn't recognizing the presence of my Sony handycam dvd201E - nor does it offer options - any advice please? dave R

I movie 09 on my Macbook Pro isn't recognizing the presence of my Sony handycam dvd201E - nor does it offer options - any advice please? dave R

I have a MacBook Pro 15 inch early 2011.
The new features available in OS X Yosemite like Continuity, Handoff,etc are not supported in this model.
I did upgrade RAM to avoid any possible slowdown.
I found replacing the HD with SSD is too expensive for a 4 years old model.
Replacing the CPU/GPU is not for amateurs.
If you think that rebuilding a Mac part by part is a viable option, please go ahead and rebuild it.
Best.

Sony Handycam downloading through iLink cable has quit working :(

I have made several dvds using my sony handycam, I download to imovie using a ilink dv/firewire cable (I think that's what it's called) and then convert to idvd. It's always worked great... and now the movie skips while making the clips in imovie. I don't think it's my camera because the camera plays fine to a VCR. I was thinking I may need a new cord, or does someone have any suggestions for me? I've tried restarting and unplugging several times. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Hello Gina,
... and now the movie skips while making the clips in imovie
How much free space do you have on your startup disk? Minimum required is 15 - 20 GB.
I don't think the cable is the culprit here, as that usually results in a complete loss of the connection.
Try these:
• delete the iMovie Prefence File (com.apple.iMovie.plist) and empty the trash.
• repair permissions using Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities) and reboot your Mac
• free up some disk space
• disconnect any other Firewire devices (e.g. ext. hard disk)
let us know how it goes
mish

HT4124 Macbook Pro 10.6.8 Imovie will not recognize Sony Handycam DCR-HC38 via Firewire 800-9pin cable. Is it not compatible? It worked with previous Macbook (black) with prev. firewire version.

Have tried to connect Sony Handycam DCR-HC38 to Macbook Pro via Firewire 800-9pin to 4-pin cable. I Movie will not recognize camera. I have transferred media on old Macbook (black version) with different firewire. Does the new IMovie not support this product?
Thanks

Hi,
Did you solved this problem?
I have the same situation here...
Regards

Help with Sony Handycam & Macbook

I am a new Mac user and desperately need some help in easy to understand language! I have a Sony Handycam DCR - DVD653E and want to know if there is any way to save the movies onto my Mac and if I am lucky do some editing?! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I too have a sony dcr-trv19e and want to connect via firewire / ilink.
There are some forums which say this is possible, but I can't get my mac to see my sony.
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I don't want to keep having to go back to my old windows computer to get the movies from my sony.
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Sony Digital Handycam Import for Macbook

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I have a Sony Handycam Digital 8, DCR TRV 140E. Can someone tell me how I can download my movies to the Macbook?
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is that analog or digital? either way you need firewire. Which macbook do you have.

Uploading Digital8's to MacBook via Sony Handycam?

Can anyone help me with uploading my old Digital8's to my MacBook? Just bought the MacBook yesterday...1st Mac and love it so far. I've plugged my Sony Handycam up to my MacBook via the iEEE cable/USB of Mac and its not recognizing it. Any other suggestions?

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Connecting Sony Handycam CCD-TRV57 to Mac

Okay, so someone wants me to put their video footage on a DVD for them...
The camcorder is an 8mm Sony Handycam model CCD-TRV57... I looked in the product guide that came with the camera, and it says that I need a 4-pin to 6-pin firewire/IEEE cable to connect it (but that I should check the PC, in this case, Mac for compatibility)...
So I did that, and of course my MacBook Pro has a 6-pin firewire... Great, right?
Wrong... because I cannot, for the life of me, find where to connect it on the CAMERA... Others have looked at it as well, with no luck... is it possible that this model isn't compatible?
And if it's not, CAN I, or HOW do I connect it to my computer... I've found the Audio and video jacks for hooking it up to the TV, no problem, but I absolutely can't see any other jacks...
Help please!!

I don't know this camera, but from a quick search on Google (...right?) it turns out that this camera is analog, and doesn't have FW OUT. I'm not sure why the product guide that comes with the camera says the opposite: see also the CCD-TRV57 manuals.
Than the only way is to use a A/D converter or another digital MiniDV camera with DV/Firewire/iLink connector to use as A/D converter: then you can connect the analog output of the CCD-TRV57 to the analog input of the converter/digital-camera, and then the DV/Firewire/iLink of the converter/digital-camera to the firewire (6-pin) of your Mac.
If you don't use a converter, make sure you use a MiniDV camera, which always have (as far as know) a 4-pin firewire connector. Other HDD or DVD digital cameras do not have firewire. In addition it's quite convenient to use a camera with pass-through functionality from analog to DV; otherwise you'll have to first record the analog input to MiniDV tape and then play it back to the Mac: possible, no loss of quality but it takes a double time.
Piero
BTW: if you don't need to edit the video (using iMovie or FCE/FCP) you can also use a consumer DVD recorder to connect directly to the analog camera output.
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