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6 Replies Last post: Nov 26, 2005 11:07 PM by Reboot

gizwood

15 posts since
Oct 23, 2005

Nov 25, 2005 7:01 PM

HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

I bought my first Mac Powerbook G4 3 weeks ago strictly to use for photos and copying my mini cassettes to DVD now I can't figure out HOW to make it work. I'm running OS X 10.4.2 .....Any info that you may have would be greatly appreciated. Is it a driver update that I need. THe Sony Camcorder DSR-PDX10 was bought 2 years ago. If I need to driver where/how can I get it...Thank you so much for any help.

Reboot

1,111 posts since
Sep 6, 2003

1. Nov 25, 2005 7:16 PM

in response to: gizwood

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

I believe you need to use the i-link (firewire) connector, not the USB.

gizwood

15 posts since
Oct 23, 2005

2. Nov 25, 2005 7:33 PM

in response to: Reboot

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

so IF my camcorder is fire wire compatable...which I am about to research...are you saying that I should be able to just connect firewire to camera then to computer without any disc to add to the computer. I know I probably sound like a moron and I feel like one too with this computer world stuff. Thanks for your help. I JUST want to have this work !

Reboot

1,111 posts since
Sep 6, 2003

3. Nov 25, 2005 8:15 PM

in response to: gizwood

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

Apple doesn't show it as compatible but that doesn't mean it's not. Your camera does have i-link (firewire) just hook up a cable from that to the PB. If it will work iMovie will open, or it will show up in iMovie if you launch it.

FinalCut will work with it but it's expensive.

Rugby

1,261 posts since
Aug 28, 2004

4. Nov 25, 2005 10:38 PM

in response to: Reboot

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

Reboot is right. You need to use the FW port (your camera has one although the boring technical term is "i.LINK IEEE1394 DV input and output interface" Cam info )
in iMovie you can chose the camera symbol and a import button emerges (connection help available at this stage). I have an old Sony with FW and it works without problems.
Final Cut is to expensive but it all depends how seriously you want to edit, alternative is Final Cut Express, a "light" version.

gizwood

15 posts since
Oct 23, 2005

5. Nov 26, 2005 6:48 PM

in response to: Rugby

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

I THANK YOU both so much. I bought the proper cord today and it works without problems. Some guy at "Best Buy" told me that Sony and Mac more often than not NOT compatable which made me very worried since this is my main reason for owning this mac. Thanks again for your time.

Reboot

1,111 posts since
Sep 6, 2003

6. Nov 26, 2005 11:07 PM

in response to: gizwood

Re: HELP !!! USB Driver for Sony DSR-PDX10

Thanks for the follow up. Glad it worked out.

Welcome to the Mac.

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