How to transfer camcorder tapes onto computer?

[stephanie]

I have a Sony handycam, model DCRA-C151. I have a bunch of tapes that I want to transfer from the camcorder to either my desktop or my laptop. Any tips?

 

[Demonkid]

Just Use a FireWire cable to plug it up and use Windows Movie Maker to import from your DV camcorder.

 

[snowwillow20]

MINIDVYou have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, Firewire to usb will not work to download video. You might end up with only sound or only video. Your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode. If you have a laptop, make sure your laptop has an empty bay for a card. The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.