What do I need to transfer video from my DVD camcorder (PANASONIC PV-GS83)to my iMac

What do I need to transfer video from my DVD camcorder (PANASONIC PV-GS83)to my iMac

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 10, 2020 4:27 PM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2020 2:14 PM

Hi,


FireWire is the normal connection method to Mac.

iMovie for macOS supported cameras – Apple Support

See Note 2: iMovie works with most mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats. Use FireWire port for tape-based devices.


You would need a FireWire (IEEE1394/DV/i.LINK) cable (or cable + adapter) to begin with (4-pin to the camera, 9-pin to the computer if FW 800).


iMovie for Mac: Import from tape-based cameras


If necessary, a camcorder manual can be found here:

https://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/PV-GS83.html

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Aug 13, 2020 2:14 PM in response to EltioRoger

Hi,


FireWire is the normal connection method to Mac.

iMovie for macOS supported cameras – Apple Support

See Note 2: iMovie works with most mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats. Use FireWire port for tape-based devices.


You would need a FireWire (IEEE1394/DV/i.LINK) cable (or cable + adapter) to begin with (4-pin to the camera, 9-pin to the computer if FW 800).


iMovie for Mac: Import from tape-based cameras


If necessary, a camcorder manual can be found here:

https://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/PV-GS83.html

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