How do I connect my camera using Firewire?
The two most common ways of connecting your camera to your computer will be Firewire (Mini DV and some High Definition cameras) or USB (just about everything else). Firewire gives the best image quality, can give a live feed and is really the only choice for video analysis. Below is an image of the ends of a Firewire cable. The camera end will always be the smaller option (4 pin), the computer end depends on the setup. A desktop will always be a 6 pin (bigger), a firewire card built into a laptop will be a 4 pin except if you are using a Mac running Bootcamp and Windows (6 pin) or if you have an external Fireware card plugged into your laptop (6 pin).
