.:HSTuners::

01-23-2003, 08:30 AM

Hey, i have a MiniDV Camcorder that uses ilink. The only cables I find are from ilink to firewire. The problem is my comp doesnt have a connection for firewire, only for USB. Im wondering the there are any wires that go from ilink to USB, or if there is a an adapter that changes a firwire to USB?

ebpda9 · 01-23-2003, 08:42 AM

you could get a firewire card relatively cheap at you local computer store. shouldn't run you more than $40

01-23-2003, 09:36 AM

k. thanx

01-24-2003, 12:19 PM

There is no Firewire to USB, but there is ilink to USB. This is a Sony cam right? It should have come with that cord. If not, it cost about 20 dollars at Best Buy. Your best bet is to go for the firewire card. I run a G4 DP system and I use firewire for video editing (final cut pro). It is sooo much better and USB. With USB the video and camera itself will be VERY choppy. Looks like

Good luck. Ohh and if you are using that windows XP movie maker...well, IMO it is gay. It's Microsofts knockoff of iMovie.
Go online and download a better video editing program. Limewire, Kazaa (?)...

01-24-2003, 07:11 PM

thanks. but i jus went best buy and they didnt have a thing. the camera is a jvc piece of crap. yeh i might end up getting the card firewire card. but thanks anyways.

02-13-2003, 10:46 AM

Just add firewire to your computer, USB is too slow

02-13-2003, 12:01 PM

Wren57 · 02-19-2003, 07:15 PM

usb2.0 is faster than firewire which is faster than usb1.1

01-23-2003, 08:30 AM	#1
Fubu9009 Posts: n/a	Firewire to USB?? Hey, i have a MiniDV Camcorder that uses ilink. The only cables I find are from ilink to firewire. The problem is my comp doesnt have a connection for firewire, only for USB. Im wondering the there are any wires that go from ilink to USB, or if there is a an adapter that changes a firwire to USB?

01-23-2003, 08:42 AM	#2
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	you could get a firewire card relatively cheap at you local computer store. shouldn't run you more than $40 __________________

02-13-2003, 12:01 PM	#7
Fubu9009 Posts: n/a	i am

02-19-2003, 07:15 PM	#8
Wren57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 2,856	usb2.0 is faster than firewire which is faster than usb1.1 __________________ yeah, its that big

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-24-2003, 12:19 PM	#4
HondaTypeJ Posts: n/a	There is no Firewire to USB, but there is ilink to USB. This is a Sony cam right? It should have come with that cord. If not, it cost about 20 dollars at Best Buy. Your best bet is to go for the firewire card. I run a G4 DP system and I use firewire for video editing (final cut pro). It is sooo much better and USB. With USB the video and camera itself will be VERY choppy. Looks like Good luck. Ohh and if you are using that windows XP movie maker...well, IMO it is gay. It's Microsofts knockoff of iMovie. Go online and download a better video editing program. Limewire, Kazaa (?)...

01-24-2003, 07:11 PM	#5
Fubu9009 Posts: n/a	thanks. but i jus went best buy and they didnt have a thing. the camera is a jvc piece of crap. yeh i might end up getting the card firewire card. but thanks anyways.

02-13-2003, 10:46 AM	#6
RPMRacing Posts: n/a	Just add firewire to your computer, USB is too slow