Trouble Importing Footage

Hi there, I have a question that has been bothering me for quite a while now.
I own a Sony HDR-FX7 HD/DV Camera with worked well with the old-generation MacBook Pro (2008). I had no problems importing footage from the tape to FCE via Firewire 300 when I set it to the right import settings in easy setup.
However I bought the new Macbook Pro, which doesn't feature a Firewire 300 slot, but a Firewire 800.
I bought a firewire 800->DV cable, the camera went funny and permaenntly switched from DVin to DVout and back. Then I bought an Expresscard 34, with Firewire 300 Slots. Now the camera recognises the computer but Shows DVin, instead of DVout. The computer however doesn't recognize the camera. In some cases, the whole mac ended up freezing.
So here's my question: How do I manage to import footage on FCE again.
I am very grateful for answers.
TASMAN CCX

Tasman CCX wrote:
I bought a firewire 800->DV cable, the camera went funny and permaenntly switched from DVin to DVout and back. Then I bought an Expresscard 34, with Firewire 300 Slots. Now the camera recognises the computer but Shows DVin, instead of DVout.
Hi (Bonjour)!
There should be a reset parametters button on the camcorder. On the FX1, it's located on the control panel on the handle.
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