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Is Mini DV the same as Thunderbolt?
Mini DisplayPort is a passive technology with its sole function to deliver audio/video signals from a source to a display. Thunderbolt is a specialized type of Mini DisplayPort connectivity. Although the shape and size of the connector is the same, it does more and does it faster.
How do I transfer video from Sony Mini DV to computer?
Select the transfer method based on your camera and computer:
- Connect your Digital8™ or MiniDV camera to the computer using the Audio Video (A/V) cable.
- Connect your camera to the computer using a Sony® i. LINK® or Apple® FireWire® cable.
- Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable.
How do I transfer from Sony Mini DV to computer?
Can You import MiniDV tapes to a Mac?
“LifeFlix is the quickest and easiest way to get MiniDV tapes into your Mac.” “LifeFlix quickly and easily imports old DV tapes, before it’s too late.” “An easy way to digitise your old video tapes.” “It’s awesome and it will be the benchmark I’ll be using when testing future Mac video transfers.” I Does What It Says On The Tin.
What kind of cable do I need for a miniDV camcorder?
In your case you would need a Firewire Cable (assuming your camcorder takes the small 4pin plug, like mine did, you’ll need a 4pin to 9pin Firewire 800 cable ). Then depending on whether you have a USB-C hub for your Mac (some of which do offer Firewire 800 ports, or else Thunderbolt 2 ports) you’ll need an Apple Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter.
Do you need software to record Mini DV tapes?
If that’s you, then you will need some software to record your Mini DV cassettes. You could download VirtualDub if the only option of recording has to be free software. The software I went with (as I was testing anyway) was Magix Movie Edit Pro Premium (and no – it’s not an affiliate link).
Can you use a mini DV on a Mac?
Quality is perfect from the Mini DV cassette. Can control the camera from the software (depending which software you use). All major brands have a connection port on their camera. Adapter is outdated even modern Macs don’t cater for it. Unless you are running an old version of Windows, you will need to search for drivers from Microsoft.