USB 2.0 Male to IEEE 1394 4Pin Male iLink Firewire DV Cable 5FT Compatible with Sony DV,(Mini DV & D8) Digital Cameras, Digital Cameras.

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Note: i.LINK is also known as Firewire or IEEE 1394; if your PC doesn't have one of these inputs, adaptors and add-on cards are widely available)

You can import videos using Windows Live Photo Gallery. You can then edit them, save them and share them with Windows Live Movie Maker. Reboot your computer. You will now be able to import video via the i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 port. Continue with Step 4 in Option 2: Using Windows Live Photo Gallery Troubleshooting Take complete creative control of your images with PIXMA and imagePROGRAF PRO professional photo printers. If you are using Windows 7, install the correct driver . If your PC is running Windows Vista or Windows 8, continue to the next step It is safe to say that home video recordings, such as Mini DVs, can contain some of the most treasured memories in a person's life.Because the sample video is constantly moving (as skaters do), it was hard to find a relatively still frame to compare. There is an older post from 2015 that has a thorough list easycap-drivers-for-windows-8-1 (which work for Windows 10 as well). The PCIe slot looks like the image above. Some motherboards may have quite a few so you will have plenty of space. Seeking the best printer for your business? Hit your productivity targets with inkjet and laser printers that are a perfect fit for any workspace – including home offices. Connecting these kinds of video converters is kind of a no brainer but they are prone to have their issues with drivers as well.

Windows 7 comes with two i.LINK/IEEE 1394 drivers; a new one and a legacy one. For video capture, you will need to use the legacy driver. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions to make sure the right one is installed. The information is for Windows PCs only. Using a Mac? Find out how to import from tape-based cameras with iMovie . It will install the 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy), then say Windows has successfully updated your driver software. With my card, once the update driver was installed I was good to go. Connecting An Analogue VHS Converter

As one last test I compressed the AVI file down to a more reasonable 1.2GB MP4 using the Magix editor. Conclusion Before you do start to update the drivers make sure the card is definitely connected to the PC and can see it. The transfer of these valuable memories from Mini DV to USB is ideal for preserving and reliving those cherished moments, as it means you can now watch them any time, anywhere. The card will gently slot into place (don’t force it). When it is in place make sure to screw the card down into your PC case.