Connecting camcorder to computer

[yorkie1]

I recently purchased a new Packard Bell imedia s2185 computer which only has 2 usb ports ie usb 2 and usb 3 how can i connect my MVX35i camcorder to transfer and edit my mini dv recordings as there is no port for the ieee1394.6 or 4 pin dv cable.

[VideoGeek]

You may be able to do it using the A/V cable and an external video capture device.  You would connect the A/V cable to the capture device and connect the capture device to the computer via a USB cable. 

Some of the possibilties for a capture device include:

Elgato Systems USB Analog Video Capture Device

Blackmagic Design Intensity Shuttle

Diamond VC500 One Touch USB Video & Audio Capture for Windows

Sabrent USB 2.0 Video/Audio Capture & Converter Cable

Startech S-Video / Composite to USB Video Capture Cable

Adesso AV-200 Video Capture Express Cable