How to Get MiniDV Tapes on the Computer

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Are you trying to figure out how to get MiniDV tapes onto today's computers? I used to have an old MacBook Pro with a FireWire port, but it doesn't anymore. I'm trying to figure out how to connect my DV camera with MiniDV tapes. I have a lot of tapes because I've been working with video for 15 years now. My mom's computer has an 800 FireWire Port, but I needed a different DV cable. I only had the 400 FireWire cord, so I ordered the correct one on Amazon.

I needed something to go from the DV camcorder port to be able to control the camcorder while on my editor through my mom's Mac monitor. Some of you probably have MiniDV but go to a FireWire 400, which looks different. If so, you might need an adapter to go to this kind of FireWire. If you don't have access to a FireWire Port and want to control the camera, you'll need to convert it to Thunderbolt. I'll include links for everything you need below. This wire was the easiest wire to get what I needed.

In the future, if I get the Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, all I need is that plus this cord, as opposed to all the other cords I would've needed. I lost my DV cord, so this is the perfect solution for me. I think it will be the perfect solution for most of you, too. Whatever cords you have, you probably need to go from FireWire standard to Thunderbolt, so you'll need the adapter to make that happen.

I'll link this cord below for anyone who needs it. I picked this one because it was the best price with the most reviews. Another cord didn't have as great reviews, so I didn't even want to try it. Some of the reviews said that cord didn't work, so I chose a more reliable one. I have about 50 MiniDV tapes that I'm trying to compress.

If you found this helpful, be sure to check out my YouTube channel and comment below if you're looking for other camera equipment and audio-video-related content. I'll include some links below. Let me know how many MiniDV tapes you have that you're trying to get to your computer. Dad out!

HOW TO GET MINI DV TAPES ON COMPUTER ... You need this: https://geni.us/iWJr1 (Amazon)

Firewire to Thunderbolt adapter on Amazon: https://geni.us/quyYL

More Mini DV transfer options on Amazon: https://geni.us/J4LkM

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