How to transfer videos from tape to Computer/Laptop at DVinfo.net

Atul Malviya · January 15th, 2005, 02:51 PM

I have installed all the software that comes with the CD in Canon Optura XI bundle. I could down load the stills to my laptop, but couldn't get through downloading recorded video to laptop.
I have tried all the possiblities, connect S-VIDEO as well, but no luck.

Please help in this regard.

Thanks!

Regards

Atul

Chris Hurd · January 15th, 2005, 06:35 PM

You need a FireWire cable for this purpose, which is not included with the camera. You'll have to buy it separately. It's commonly called a DV cable, or iLink cable, or IEEE 1394 cable (they're all the same thing). For going from the camcorder to a laptop, you'll need one of these cables which has four pins at each end. For going from a camcorder to a desktop computer, you'll need one of these cables with four pins at one end and six pins at the other. You'll also need video capture & editing software. This should get you started,

Atul Malviya · January 19th, 2005, 02:52 PM

Thanks a lot Chris!

I will try the cable you mentioned.

Regards

Atul

January 15th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#1
Atul Malviya New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	How to transfer videos from tape to Computer/Laptop I have installed all the software that comes with the CD in Canon Optura XI bundle. I could down load the stills to my laptop, but couldn't get through downloading recorded video to laptop. I have tried all the possiblities, connect S-VIDEO as well, but no luck. Please help in this regard. Thanks! Regards Atul

January 15th, 2005, 06:35 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	You need a FireWire cable for this purpose, which is not included with the camera. You'll have to buy it separately. It's commonly called a DV cable, or iLink cable, or IEEE 1394 cable (they're all the same thing). For going from the camcorder to a laptop, you'll need one of these cables which has four pins at each end. For going from a camcorder to a desktop computer, you'll need one of these cables with four pins at one end and six pins at the other. You'll also need video capture & editing software. This should get you started, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 19th, 2005, 02:52 PM	#3
Atul Malviya New Boot Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	Thanks a lot Chris! I will try the cable you mentioned. Regards Atul