What is that thing called???

Kelsey Emuss · February 18th, 2010, 07:22 AM

Thanks everyone!

I was pretty sure (well until reading this thread) that I was using 4 pin? I'm going to have to look into that. Can you just choose to use 4 pin or does isn't need to be compatible with the device? Meaning that I thought that some devices were 4 or 6 pin.

In fact now that we're talking about it...I think mine is a 4 to 6 pin firewire? Is that even possible?

To George: I was wondering the same thing. I feel like there is more static in my house this year than I normally remember?

*sigh*...it's soooo frustrating!

Andy Tejral · February 18th, 2010, 07:51 AM

Generally speaking, computers have 6 pin connections (with power) and cameras have 4 pin (no power).

Some computers have 4 pin on the front and 6 pin on the back. And some cameras have a 6 pin.

The 4 pin is roughly square and the 6 pin is about the size of a USB connector.

The power is provided for external disk drives. It is not needed by cameras.

File:FireWire-46 Diagram.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Paul Hudson · February 25th, 2010, 08:42 AM

It could be. This issue would be stopped by turning off both devises.

February 18th, 2010, 07:51 AM	#17
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Generally speaking, computers have 6 pin connections (with power) and cameras have 4 pin (no power). Some computers have 4 pin on the front and 6 pin on the back. And some cameras have a 6 pin. The 4 pin is roughly square and the 6 pin is about the size of a USB connector. The power is provided for external disk drives. It is not needed by cameras. File:FireWire-46 Diagram.svg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

February 18th, 2010, 07:22 AM	#16
Kelsey Emuss Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 259	Thanks everyone! I was pretty sure (well until reading this thread) that I was using 4 pin? I'm going to have to look into that. Can you just choose to use 4 pin or does isn't need to be compatible with the device? Meaning that I thought that some devices were 4 or 6 pin. In fact now that we're talking about it...I think mine is a 4 to 6 pin firewire? Is that even possible? To George: I was wondering the same thing. I feel like there is more static in my house this year than I normally remember? sigh...it's soooo frustrating!

February 25th, 2010, 08:42 AM	#18
Paul Hudson Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 37	It could be. This issue would be stopped by turning off both devises.