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  1. 21st Apr 2008 16:52 #1
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    I have a miniDV camcorder (Sony DCR-TRV33) and the quality is poor when converting with a USB cable.

    Also, winDV does not recognize the USB cable for some reason.

    Will buying a 1394a cable + PCI card fix the problem? And if so, where is the best place to buy it online?
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    This one comes with a cable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815265002

    I don't know if WinDV will work with a USB connection, but it works fine with FireWire.
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    The USB cable is for low resolution WebCam use. You need ilink (firewire) to get full resolution. WinDV only works with firewire.
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    Interesting.

    Just to verify... 1394a = Firewire, correct?

    The terminology confuses me.
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    yes and it's also referred to as ilink sometimes.
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    Firewire=1394a=i.LINK. All the same, just different names. From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FireWire Sometimes also called FireWire 400 as there is now a FireWire 800, but not in common use at this time.
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    been using them for years, shipping to doorstep in under 2 days, never an issue with an RMA, best price and service on the web, period.


    EDIT:

    also be aware that firewire comes in different sizes. VERIFY what type of connection your camera accepts. the plugin to the computer is universal.
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