Posted by tony cooper on 12/22/03 12:00

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:00:20 -0800 (PST), vj <vijayjanyani@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I have a Sony MiniDV handycam model DCR HC 18. I understand that using
>Firewire connection to transfer video to PC (and subsequently for
>burning DVD out of it) provides a better quality as compared to USB.
>Now I am not sure which is the firewire port in my PC/Laptop.

You can't make a mistake. The Firewire cable has different plug
shapes than the USB cable. At both ends. Check
http://fwdepot.com/thestore/images/xl_db-35u2fw.jpg where the Firewire
port is at the left, and USB ports are on the right. You may have to
add a IEEE card to your laptop.


>I am not sure which cable out of these two gives a better quality
>video.

I'm trying to remember the circumstances, but my Sony HC-21 would
upload on USB doing something, but I had to add a IEEE card and
Firewire to effectively upload. Firewire is better, but Firewire
might also be required.


Please suggest.
>Also, what is the 'LANC' output (fourth from left and last output
>provided on the handycam)?
>
A jack to accommodate a wired remote for control of the camera's
functions. Here's what would plug into it:
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1009&page=1&message=1711078
A gadget most of us would never need.





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Tony Cooper - Orlando, Florida

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