I'm trying to capture HD footage from FX1000 but the camera isn't seen by PP, is this a common problem?

Does PP require hardware for capture?

I normally use Sony Vegas for my editing but want to capture with PP.

I have attempted by starting PP first, then tried again with camera turned on first, but neither seems to work.

Any thoughts?

BTW, I want to try capturing with PP because Vegas doesn't permit turning off audio preview during capture, a real nuisance.

I get the message "Can't Activate Camera" try resetting camera, which I've done numerous times.

This is what works for me: turn on PC, turn on camera, connect them together. At this point Windows has to recognize the camera (should be listed in My Computer). Unless Windows recognizes your camera, PremPro will definitely not be able to work with it.

Now start PremPro and it all should be in order. There was an issue ages ago with PremPro 1.5 but that has been solved by Adobe.

Thanks, Ervin, but Windows is seeing the FX1000. I've been downloading for three days straight with other programs. PP is not seeing it.

Almost every time Premiere doesn't see the camera it means there is a settings mismatch somewhere. Often it's a DV project trying to see the cam in HDV mode, or vice versa. Are you using the PPro Trial? It doesn't do HD so it won't see the cam if you are not using downconvert or playing back DV mode tape.

If you're using the full, paid, activated version and trying to capture HDV tape, make sure you set up an HDV project preset in Premiere, have your Premiere capture settings set to HDV Capture and HDV Device Control, and of course make sure i.Link CONV is OFF on the cam, as well as VCR HDV/DV set to HDV.

And of course, never EVER plug in your FW after anything has been powered on. Always connect both ends first, then power on (as Sony insists). It won't affect whether Windows sees your device, but will help you avoid frying your FW port, as many before you have done.