I have a camcorder and want to upload videos to my computer. Do you use a USB cable to do this? If not, what do I need?
2007-03-23 18:03:54 · 5 answers · asked by 3DPirate 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
Not usually, the usb function of the camcorder is usually for other functions such as using it as a webcam or downloading photos. You should be using firewire to transfer video, this is because USB cant offer a sustained date rate to transfer video without drop outs.
2007-03-23 20:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the camera or optional docking station has a USB port, or cable that converts to a USB port connection, then I would suspect that is exactly what it is for. Typically, there would also be software provided for this purpose. But that would only be with a digital camcorder
If not, you may need to look into a video card that has video capture capabilities. In this case a direct video out from the camera can be fed to the card and software would capture (digitize) the video so it can be saved to your hard drive. You would typically need a pretty fast computer and lots of hard disk space.
2007-03-23 18:20:43 · answer #2 · answered by Dale P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A USB cable might suffice yet i might think of you may desire some application setting up on your pc. interpreting your handbook for the camcorder might shed some gentle for you. some manufacturers grant applications with what you elect to do in techniques. A google seek may additionally show some information for you. good success, Graham
2016-10-19 11:56:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as both the camcorder and your computer have usb ports i don't see why not.
2007-03-23 18:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by JOhNe=mc² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking no.
Sometimes it might work.
Sometimes firewire to USB works
Most reliable is FireWire
2007-03-24 00:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋