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which firewire cable is needed?

Look at the Firewire port on your computer and your camcorder.

The camcorder is likely 4-pin, but the computer might be either 4-pin or 6-pin.
 
After a little research I noticed that you can also use a USB cable, probably 2.0. If you have one of those already why not try that before you invest in the firewire? It's worth a try (if you have the USB cable).
 
I don't think it is USB2.0. You are better off with FW/1394.

As mentioned just make sure as to whether you need 4 to 6 pin or another size combo. My Sony has a 4 in but my desktop is 6 pin while the lappy is 4 pin so I had to get 2 different cables.
 
Originally posted by: farmercal
After a little research I noticed that you can also use a USB cable, probably 2.0. If you have one of those already why not try that before you invest in the firewire? It's worth a try (if you have the USB cable).
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I believe the USB 2 is just for still pictures. Video still would need Firewire.
 
Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
For a mini DV camcorder? Samsung SCD103 to be exact. Don't know anything about firewire.
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Take it to Radio Shack,IF you have questions they have answers! Seriously they have the right cable and the clerk will show you the differance.
 
Originally posted by: ShadowBlade
usb 2.0 is 80Mbps faster than firewire
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Oh, you are sooooo...... NEW! From an Intel marketing (oh, godly intel creator of usb and all great processors.....) standpoint usb is faster, but the reality is firewire beats USB in transfer tests: every time.


USBSUCkS
 
Originally posted by: ^Sniper^
does brand matter also would length of the cable effect video quality?
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Just make sure it is a sheilded cable. They have a higher reliabliy and acuracy for transfering data.
 
Originally posted by: Googer
Originally posted by: ShadowBlade
usb 2.0 is 80Mbps faster than firewire
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Oh, you are sooooo...... NEW! From an Intel marketing (oh, godly intel creator of usb and all great processors.....) standpoint usb is faster, but the reality is firewire beats USB in transfer tests: every time.


USBSUCkS
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Yup, USB has too much overhead.

FIREWIRE800>FIREWIRE400>USB 2
 
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