I am trying to connect a sony handycam to my computer.

With a FireWire 400, 1 meter cable, all is fine,

But with a FireWire 800, 5 meters cable, I get nothing.

Does it come from the cable which is too long?

Does it come from the cable which is too long?
Does anyone have ever tryed this cam?

fw-800-5-m-nothing

What I know about FireWire wires lenght - it's limited by 4.5 meters - so you can use analog signal from your cam if need some more...

I bought one this morning ... but it was for video capture!

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I'm looking for an advice: Which converter do you use?

I know there are a lot.
I bought one this morning ... but it was for video capture!https://cycling74.com/forums/images/message_icons/icon9.gif

Personnaly, I use ImagingSource DFG/1394-1e.

It works really well and it gives you uncompressed uyvy video, which is perfect for Max.

http://www.theimagingsource.com/en_US/products/converters/dfg13941e/

You can also find a lot of info by looking for the DFG in the forums.

Personnaly, I use ImagingSource DFG/1394-1e.
It works really well and it gives you uncompressed uyvy video, which is perfect for Max.http://www.theimagingsource.com/en_US/products/converters/dfg13941e/

You can also find a lot of info by looking for the DFG in the forums.


I'm use Canopus ADVC-55, don't know how good this device, but I have not problemms with it.

Only one not so good - with this and similar devices - you have only one video input. When I need some more - I use USB cams...

I'm use Canopus ADVC-55, don't know how good this device, but I have not problemms with it.
Only one not so good - with this and similar devices - you have only one video input. When I need some more - I use USB cams...

Ooops, please could you tell me if the DFG/1394-1e works on OSX?

There are only windows softwares & drivers on their website:

http://www.theimagingsource.com/en_US/products/software/included/

Ooops, please could you tell me if the DFG/1394-1e works on OSX?
There are only windows softwares & drivers on their website:http://www.theimagingsource.com/en_US/products/software/included/


http://www.outcastsoft.com/ASCDFG1394.html

It's an extra 50$...http://www.outcastsoft.com/ASCDFG1394.html

FW 800 - 5 m : nothing.