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C0nfused
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_ 		14. November 2002 @ 11:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If I have a Camcorder that requires a firewire, can I just get a cable that plugs into the camera and into the USB port
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herb
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_ 		16. November 2002 @ 09:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Some camcorders use either a USB connection
OR a 1394 firewire.
They are not the same.
The usb connection will also usually be a lower quality compression such as mpeg-1 (vcd).
The 1394 will have a better compression (dv).
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herbaldoctor at hotmail dot com
HomerJ
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_ 		17. November 2002 @ 12:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
C0nfused

A simple NO.

I assume you have the camcorder. At the very least, you will need to purchase a Firewire card (can cost from about $50 upwards).

The reason for firwire is, it supports a faster data transfer rate than USB.

HomerJ

PS There is a newer version of USB, it's called USB2 and this is faster than firewire, but not compatible. So, you are stuck with getting a new card I afraid.
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