02-08-2022 07:57 PM - last edited on 01-19-2024 08:46 AM by Danny
I would like to transfer videos from my ZR85 camcorder to my iMac computer with OS 11.6.2. Can anyone advise on the best way to do this as I have been striking out with proper cables/connectors. Thanks in advance.
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01-20-2024 09:59 AM
It’s been awhile since I went on my tear to find what I needed. I ended up always being short of the cable I needed and gave up. I tried to avoid paying someone exorbitant fees to transfer my tapes, but agree it’s the only solution at this point. Thanks so much for your input!!
02-08-2022 10:49 PM
I assume your camera has firewire. I have had some luck with iMovie and my Sony using the apple Firewire -> TB 2 and the apple TB2->TB3 adapter. You probably do need a firewire 6 pin to 4 pin cable.
02-10-2022 08:12 PM
Thank you so much kvbarkley!! 🙏🏻 Will what you suggest do it for this cable?
Thank you kvbarkley! Will what you suggest work with this cable?
02-10-2022 08:27 PM
No, those are FW400 cables. You need FW800 to the camera FW400 connector.
01-18-2024 11:02 PM - last edited on 01-18-2024 11:05 PM by StevenMOD
Hi! I'm having the same issue. I'm running mac os 14.2.1 on MacBook pro circa 2018. I bought a replacement DV --> Firewire and Firewire to USB adapter (and USBc adapter). No luck. Here are the cords I bought:
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01-19-2024 08:59 AM
You can't use Firewire to USB it has to be Firewire to Thunderbolt. And hurry, it appears that Apple is discontinuing the adapters
01-19-2024 11:39 AM
I can’t even find it at all - do you have a link? Thank you so much!
01-19-2024 12:41 PM
Nope, I said it was discontinued. It looks to be available in hong kong:
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Or google "Apple firewire to thunderbolt adapter" It appears to still be available on the Apple Store in Hong Kong. 8^)
01-19-2024 12:42 PM
Thank you so much!!
01-20-2024 06:03 AM
Thank you so much! I’ll try that!
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