An alternative to firewire or i.link?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by rkbiker89, Apr 28, 2005.

  1. rkbiker89

    rkbiker89 Private E-2

    does anybody know if there is a way to import video to a computer that doesnt have a firewire port?
    i have an anolog camcorder and i want to import video from it to my computer. does anybody know how to do it without having to use a firewire port at all?
     
  2. steve Max

    steve Max Private First Class

    I import video (vcr) through my tv card. If you video card has a vid in you can use that. There are also external devices out there that do the same thing. Maybe other members will have some ideas also....
     
  3. Wyatt_Earp

    Wyatt_Earp MajorGeek

    If you have an analog camcorder, I think the only way would be to use a video capture card or one of those video converters like Dazzle makes. Only digital camcorders have firewire ports on them to transfer the video.

    Here are some examples:

    ATI All-In-Wonder:
    http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102365

    TV-Tuner/Video Capture card:
    http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815116616

    Adaptec USB 2.0 Video Capture device:
    http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815118203
     
  4. rkbiker89

    rkbiker89 Private E-2

    but the problem is i dont have a firewire port on my computer, so im trying to find the best way to import video with audio without firewire.
     
  5. ASUS

    ASUS MajorGeek

  6. Wyatt_Earp

    Wyatt_Earp MajorGeek

    "but the problem is i dont have a firewire port on my computer, so im trying to find the best way to import video with audio without firewire."

    That's what I'm saying. Check out the links I posted. Any of those three will accomplish what you are trying to do.
     
  7. rkbiker89

    rkbiker89 Private E-2

    k thanks guys it really helped. im prob gona get a tv card. i appreciate the help.
     

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