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Canon ZR30MC to Macbook Pro?
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dustrho
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Jun 21, 2008, 02:35 PM
 
I have a Canon ZR30MC digital camcorder that I'd like to be able to connect to my 1-yr-old Macbook Pro. Any ideas on what I need in order to make that happen? Here's a link to the specs on this...

Amazon.com: Canon ZR30MC Digital Camcorder with Built-in Digital Still Mode: Camera & Photo

I didn't see another thread similar to this, so I apologize if something like this has been asked before.

Thanks!
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Jun 22, 2008, 05:57 PM
 
A Firewire cable.
     
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Jun 22, 2008, 09:13 PM
 
Originally Posted by mduell View Post
A Firewire cable.
These are the options for the camcorder: IEEE 1394, S-Video, Component. These are not options on the Macbook Pro, so I'm curious how I can convert those three into either Firewire 400 or 800 on my MBP.

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Jun 22, 2008, 09:38 PM
 
IEEE 1394 is Firewire. You may need an adapter or a cable with a mini Firewire connection on it in order to connect your camera.
     
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Originally Posted by rjenkinson View Post
IEEE 1394 is FireWire.
But IEEE 1394 isn't on the MBP, or am I just way too blind to figure that one out?!?

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Jun 22, 2008, 09:44 PM
 
IEEE 1394 is just another name for Firewire. It's the same thing. You just need the appropriate cable to connect the two.
     
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Jun 23, 2008, 09:16 PM
 
The camera probably has 4 pin Firewire while the MacBook Pro has 6 pin IEEE 1394.
Buy a 4 pin to 6 pin cable like this.

Firewire and IEEE 1394 and i.Link and SB1394 are just different names for the same standard.
     
   
 
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