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Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

HCGregory — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:53:25 GMT

Hi, So I have this old camcorder and I would like to upload some taped video to my computer so I can edit the video. I have somehow lost the IFC-300PCU USB cable that came with the camera and I can't find one anywhere. I ordered one from Amazon, but the connector was not quite right. Does anyone know where I can get such a cable?

Anyone know a source for such cables. The canon site doesn't have them and I've also checked Amazon, eBay, and B&H Photo. Would appreciate any help you might be able to offer.

Thanks,

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

mikew124 — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:49:30 GMT

Typically DV & HDV cameras use firewire to transfer video, not USB. The USB connection is usually there for photo transfers. I know you can still get firewire mini to firewire 400 cables but most PCs & newer Macs don't have firewire connectors anymore. However you can still buy firewire cards for PCs for only a few dollars and some look like they come with the right cable.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

HCGregory — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:30:25 GMT

Thanks. That might well be typical, but on page 3 of the manual that came with this camera, the Supplied Accessories list an IFC-300PCU USB cable.... and on page 75 the manual describes how to use said USB cable to capture the video to your computer. I'll check for a firewire card and see if the connector looks right.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

HCGregory — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:11:43 GMT

On second thought, I don't think I want to pay to have a fire wire card installed. It's not something I'm going to need for long (just long enough to upload half a dozen tapes. It would probably be cheaper to rent a camera to use to transfer the video from the mini tapes to the computer.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

mikew124 — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:51:28 GMT

One other point to remember is that transfers from DV & HDV will require ingestion software that may control the camera during the process because the vision is imported in real time as the tape plays.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

kvbarkley — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:27:34 GMT

You can get a firewire input on new Macs, and it can ingest HD video. However, the software to do it is disappearing fast. Adobe Premiere is dropping support for it, and I suspect others are, too.

What is the exact model of the camcorder? I wanted to look at the manual.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

HCGregory — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:13:57 GMT

It's a Canon HDV 1080i. I typically use Premiere Elements. It has worked in the past. I'm assuming it will still work.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

shadowsports — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 02:44:09 GMT

Hi Guys,

kvbarkley - Page 57

https://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/video/HV10_manual.PDF

HCGregory

The card and cable are inexpensive. For 6 tapes, this is when you send them out to a service. You'll get 2-3 DVDs and will have all your memories.

Depends on what's on the tapes. If it were me, I'd have to get the card.. Good Luck 🙂

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

rs-eos — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:09:13 GMT

While a service can indeed be used, please note that the output will typically be to DVDs that are copy-protected (difficult to duplicate) and you'll deal with whatever compression the company will use. If you need the digital files to serve as more of a "master" copy, then doing your own ingest to your computer would be best. Over time you can then make copies for output using better codecs.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

HCGregory — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:53:37 GMT

Thanks Ricky. The whole point of what I’m going is that I have some footage that I want to edit, so I guess a service is not the best solution. I’ll keep looking for a cable.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

kvbarkley — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:45:27 GMT

I doubt that any DVD you get will be copy protected. And while you *can* get at the video files and get them in an editable format, the compression really lowers the quality.

Except for the bizarre USB/Analog cables (I know Sony uses them, I don't know about Canon) the cables should be bog-standard. The only hiccup is getting from 4-pin Firewire to FireWire800 8 pin connectors, but there are adapters for those.

Re: Help Needed locating a HDV/DV data transfer cable for a Canon HDV 1080i Camcorder

shadowsports — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:55:57 GMT

Greetings,

If you want to edit, you'll need a FW card. That was the standard of the day. The camera is 4-PIN, the connector on the card will be 6-PIN.

This example includes the correct cable. 4 > 6 pin. PCIe, supports any slot 1x ~ 16x. VIA based chipset so no problems under windows or (intel) based MAC. Includes bracket for full or half size slot.

If you try to use it with a M1, it might not work. PC is your best bet. Also, there should be plenty of free older software to perform basic capture, cuts, fades and wipes, add text, etc.

As Wadizzle said, newer apps may not support 1394a standard, but I know you'll find something.