How can you record directly from dvd camcorders?
Transfer from Camcorder to PC First of all you need to transfer the video from the camcorder’s tape to your PC, so that you can further process it. This can be done losslessly via firewire, also known as IEEE1394 interface, or i.Link according to the Sony jargon. Please be aware of the fact that the USB connector provided by many DV camcorders is usually intended for photo transfer only, not for video. If you are looking for a firewire cable, it is more likely that you find it included in your firewire card bundle or that it came with your PC in case of onboard firewire, but not with your camcorder. If you need to buy one separately, make sure you don’t pay too much – prices may vary from €2, to above €20,-, and they are all the same quality! For desktop PCs you typically need a 4-Pin to 6-Pin cable, for Notebooks 4-Pin to 4-Pin. Verify your plugs. Now let’s have a look at the software. If you have a video editing suite, there should be a capture program included, either integrated or
