Movie Maker compatibility

[volunteer]

I need to buy a new camcorder and hope to get one that is the most compatible
with current and next Movie Maker versions. (My old Sony Handycam allowed me
to import directly into MM, but it was stolen.) Sony, Canon websites suggest
that I will have to use their proprietary software. Is this really true?

 

[PapaJohn]

mini-DV tape models work easiest and best.... and no software needs to be
added.

 

[PapaJohn]

The mini-DV models should be connected by firewire, not USB....

 

[volunteer]

Thanks, this is helpful info as my stolen Handycam WAS mini-DV tape + hard
drive, I just never used the tape. Sorry for the dumb question, but what's
firewire?

 

[John Inzer]

what's firewire?

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Have a look at the following links:

How FireWire Works
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firewire.htm/printable

What you need to make movies with
Windows XP and Movie Maker
http://tinyurl.com/6m6kj3
or...
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/whatyouneed.mspx
(scroll down to : i.Link/FireWire/IEEE 1394)

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J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[PapaJohn]

Sony camcorder manuals refer to it as 'iLink'... others call it firewire or
IEEE394.

See my website's Setup Movie Maker > Hardware page for a couple pictures

 

[LVTravel]

Sony camcorder manuals refer to it as 'iLink'... others call it firewire
or IEEE394.
SNIP IEEE 1394. Darn, it PapaJohn, you missed a 1. What's that, your
first mistake in 3 years? ;-)

 

[PapaJohn]

I make lots of mistakes, but in most places I can catch and correct them
before someone else notices.

Thanks

 

[LVTravel]

I make lots of mistakes, but in most places I can catch and correct them
before someone else notices.

Thanks

All I can say is to keep up the good work, mistakes or not!

 

[volunteer]

Thanks to both you and PapaJohn -- your replies were helpful and I can take
it from here. -- Susan

 

[John Inzer]

Thanks to both you and PapaJohn -- your replies were helpful and I
can take it from here. -- Susan

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You're welcome.

Thanks for the update.

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J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk