Transferring Mini DV tapes to PC?

[SIR CRASHALOT]

Hi folks. What would you say is the easiest and most cost effective way to transfer my Mini DV videos onto my PC. The camera I have is the Sony Handycam DCR-PC101E. I used to be able to transfer to my Mac pro via Firewire. Unfortunately I no longer have that machine.
Any ideas?

 

[spydr97]

If you've got something that can play them to an RCA out (that red, white and yellow cable) then you could get one of these Link here

I bought one fairly recently to do some VHS tapes and it worked quite well. I would recommend using alternative software though (used Camtesia myself) since the stuff it comes with is barf worthy.

 

[SIR CRASHALOT]

If you've got something that can play them to an RCA out (that red, white and yellow cable) then you could get one of these Link here

I bought one fairly recently to do some VHS tapes and it worked quite well. I would recommend using alternative software though (used Camtesia myself) since the stuff it comes with is barf worthy.

The only output is firewire apparently.Will look into it though.Thanks

 

[Wimmas89]

If you have a desktop just buy a PCI card that has firewire

PCI 1394 CARD | Network Accessories | Accessories | Accessories | Wifi & Networking | Electronics & Computers | Makro Online Site

Download and edit your digital video (DV) with the easy to use FireWire PCI Controller. Allows you to easily add Four 400Mbps 1394 ports to your PC or Apple® desktop computer. The FireWire PCI Controller is a 32-bit card with four 400Mbps 1394 ports. Each port handles up to 400Mbps which are...

www.makro.co.za

 

[SIR CRASHALOT]

If you have a desktop just buy a PCI card that has firewire

PCI 1394 CARD | Network Accessories | Accessories | Accessories | Wifi & Networking | Electronics & Computers | Makro Online Site

Download and edit your digital video (DV) with the easy to use FireWire PCI Controller. Allows you to easily add Four 400Mbps 1394 ports to your PC or Apple® desktop computer. The FireWire PCI Controller is a 32-bit card with four 400Mbps 1394 ports. Each port handles up to 400Mbps which are...

www.makro.co.za

I knew going ITX was gonna come back and bite me in the ass.

 

[matrixkid]

You will need a cable like this. Free to collect if you around CPT

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[SIR CRASHALOT]

You will need a cable like this. Free to collect if you around CPT

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I have the cable already.Dont have firewire 400 ports on laptop or PC.Thanks for the offer anyway.Much appreciated.