USB to Firewire Adapter for camcorder?

Can I use a "USB to Firewire adapter" to import footage from a USB ported Mini DV camcorder?

You'll find one for shure<<</div>
Don't they make microphones and other audio products?
-DH
http://www.shure.com/index.htm

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Hi Michael,
I am facing the same difficulty.. would like to plug my camcorder on my mac book air..
but without firewire... do not know how to proceed.. which is very annoying..
I ll get back to you if I come across some useful info
By for now

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