topic Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem in Camcorders

ZR930 to Mac connection problem

Morgan_Hagar — Mon, 08 May 2023 17:27:03 GMT

Trying to digitize some old miniDV tapes. I bought a ZR930. I'm running an iMac (Monterey 12.6.5). I bought a dv to usb cable for connection. When I plug in (and have camcorder powered on and playing) the Mac doesn't see it. Is there software I need for Mac to see it?

I understand the ZR930 is out of date, but I was hoping someone has developed a work-around since then. Much obliged for an advice. Have a good one.

Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem

kvbarkley — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:18:19 GMT

DV to USB won't cut it. It has to be Firewire to Thunderbolt. On my M1 iMac, for my Sony camcorder, I have a Firewire 4 pin to FW800 cable, an Apple Firewire to TB1 and an Apple TB1 to TB2 adapter. This actually works.

Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem

Morgan_Hagar — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:40:41 GMT

Holy smokes. 1st, thank you for getting back quickly and succinctly.

Now, follow up(s); If I have an older Mac with TB1 do you think I can circumvent the last TB1 to TB2 adapter? Is there a certain app that needs to be used to get the movies off the camcorder or does MacOS handle it?

Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem

kvbarkley — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:52:07 GMT

If you have TB1 you don't need the TB1 to TB3 adapter. I used iMovie to transfer the images. Adobe Premiere Elements has had the importing feature removed.

https://support.apple.com/guide/imovie/import-from-tape-based-cameras-mov6af9c94c1/mac

Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem

Morgan_Hagar — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:59:03 GMT

Awesome. Thank you again for all the info. I'll give it a go once TB1 to FW cable comes in.

In return, Lord Vader, I promise not to watch ROTJ for a while.

Re: ZR930 to Mac connection problem

kvbarkley — Mon, 08 May 2023 20:04:41 GMT

It is actually a hot air balloon.