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Firewire question...

  • 01-09-2005 1:06pm
    #1
    whiteybags
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi,
    I have a digital video camera. I need to get video off it. To do so I need to use a firewire cable. I don't have a firewire port on my computer. I only have usb. There is no such thing as a firewire to usb converter right? (what am I hoping for)!!! Is the only way round it to buy a card to plug into the computer with a firewire port on it? I know where I can buy one but I have no idea how to put it into my PC so would be hesitant on buying it.
    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    daywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭daywalker


    firewire and usb are too different standards, you'll have to purcahse the firewire card to get firewire.

    with adding cards its just a case of taking the side off the pc, looking for a spare pci slot(the white ones), and taking off a blank plate that covers up the hole, and pushing the card in firmly, then boot up the pc, windows may ask for drivers depending on your version of windows


  • #3
    daywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭daywalker


    heres an example of what pci slots look like

    http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pci5.htm

    and an example of a pci card

    http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pci5.htm


  • #4
    djmarkus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭djmarkus


    When you get your firewire card then u have to think about software, u got any for capturing off your camera?


  • #5
    whiteybags
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭whiteybags


    Ok. At least I know now. Thanks for your help. I'll get the card.


  • #6
    whiteybags
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭whiteybags


    Sorry - yeah - I've got Adobe Premiere. It'll capture video.


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  • #7
    Hank_Scorpio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 552 ✭✭✭Hank_Scorpio


    You can get a usb firewire hub

    Looks something like this:

    http://www.usb-ware.com/firewire-usb-2-hub-uf300.htm

    Not sure if that specific one works but it's something like that, I couldn't find an example.

    Best bet is actually to get a firewire port for your computer


  • #8
    whiteybags
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭whiteybags


    Hank _Scorpio - For that product i need to already have a firewire port in my computer. Which I don't. Thanks for your help anyway. (",)


  • #9
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    In my very limited experience, downloading DV by USB is very jumpy, dropped frames all over the place. Firewire card without posh s/w should only be around €30, installing it is really easy. Just take a deep breath, take your time and wear a wrist strap properly grounded. ;) (A 3 year old could do it - or at least my 3 year old son could do it, but maybe he's... different... :rolleyes:)


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