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I have a Handycam but my laptop has no i.Link/Firewire port.

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Mack10
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I have a Handycam but my laptop has no i.Link/Firewire port.

Will an adapter work? Where do I get one?

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Blencogo
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Which Handycam do you have?

What connections does your laptop have? Does it have an Expresscard 34 Slot?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-FireWire-Card-Port-ExpressCard/dp/B000T5RNZQ/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_t/278...

:thinking:

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Mack10
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Hi Blencogo, I have a DCR-HC35E

Tried replying to you but got blocked each time

What connections does your laptop have? USB only

Does it have an Expresscard 34 Slot? No

I have downloaded the appropriate drivers.

Thanks

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Blencogo
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The DCR-HC35E has a USB Connection on the Station Base (Numbered 1 below)

You will need to buy a USB Type A to USB Type B Mini cable like this one: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Mini-B-Metres-Frustration-Free-Packaging/dp/B001TH7GUK/ref=sr_1...

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Mack10
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Hi. I have one of those cables already and it allows me to transfer photos from the DCR-HC35E but not film footage. Still looking to see if theres a firewire adaptor to USB port. Or even the possibility of an external card reader or hub...have you come across anything like this? Thanks.

I read some of the other questions and wonder if the following would help me?

Can someone advise, thanks.

ClimaxDigital VCAP305 USB 2.0 Video capture with Audio + DVD/VCD Maker from video source: VHS, V8, Hi8 for laptop/PC,video recorder, camcorder, DVD player or Satellite TV receiver;supports XP/Vista 32/Vista 64/Window 7 32&64,Supports Xbox 360/PS3 colour recording +Transfer video to IPOD/PSP. *Uplod videos directly to YouTube*+ *FREE AV cable*