Different Firewire connector on different Sony Camcorders???

[yadda]

I just got a new Sony camcorder TRV280 and it needs a different firewire cable end than I was using on my TRV103. Same 4 pin but it is shaped different. What gives??? Anyone seen this documented anywhere???

Thisd really ticks me off.

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[redwudz]

This is the standard mini 4 pin Firewire

You've got a different one?

This is from a Sony camera:

[thecoalman]

Sure your not confusing it with the USB connection to the left, they are very similar.

[yadda]

I am pretty sure. I will post pics later this evening...

[sammie]

Probably the USB port. Many new cams have a mini-USB 4 pin port now as well as firewire. More a "webcam" type use, the two I've seen don't support transfer from tape by USB.

[thecoalman]

More a "webcam" type use, .

That and for transferring still images if your cam has that capability.

[yadda]

OK guys....I am messed up in the head...

I am going in the 4 pin Firewre port but...windv doesn't "see" my cam...

Ideas???

[edDV]

OK guys....I am messed up in the head...

I am going in the 4 pin Firewre port but...windv doesn't "see" my cam...

Ideas???

Camcoder in VCR mode. Does XP see it? Look in scanners and cameras.

You're saying the old camcoder did show up?

[yadda]

Very strange....The old camera showed up fine. WinDV will not "see" although the capture program built into DVD movie factory is capturing as I type.

Anyone else had any recognizing issues in windv??? It has been rock solid for me in the past...

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[edDV]

Very strange....The old camera showed up fine. WinDV will not "see" although the capture program built into DVD movie factory is capturing as I type.

Anyone else had any recognizing issues in windv??? It has been rock solid for me in the past...

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WinDV is just a user interface over XP DirectShow. Try rebooting. Make sure DirectX is up to date and working.