Windows Vista My new computer with Vista will not recognize my camera

I have a Panasonic PV-GS9 mini DV Camcorder that is not recognized on my computer. I have windows Vista and I have it plugged in via my USB port but it doesn't recognize it and I do not have the disc. Please help me I have to put this recording in AVI format now.

How have you got a 'new' computer with an unsupported OS installed ?

If it is a Digital Video camera such as a Sony Digital 8, then it will not work with Vista. The output signal is analog even though the camera is digital. If it is a MiniDV it should work. You may have to connect it through Firewire, Component, or RCA inputs for it to work.

If you have a computer with Windows XP SP2 or Windows VISTA, it should recognize the camera when connected via USB cable. If the computer doesn't recognize the camera and prompt you for a choice, go to "My Computer" and look for either your camera or a newly named drive. Once found, double click on it until you see your photos. These can then be copied and pasted into a new folder or uploaded (saved).

it might not be campatiable with windows vista,i have windows vista on my laptop and i have to watch out and make sure it works with vista,some do ,some don't.

Sorry to inform you but this camera will not work with Windows Vista, that's why its not recognize by your vista computer and logitech dont create any spoftware for this to work with vista , you can also find that statement from logitech site http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/480/3359&cl=gb,en?softwareid=697&osid=13

Hope that helps..........

try to use windows xp instead of vista. it seems that your driver and your os vista are not compatible. hope that helps!


CHARCOIS

Vista should recognize the cam as a "Mass Storage Device".
You probably don't need any lame software they ship with the
camera. USB connect and follow Vista's dialog boxes (wait
about 30 secs or less for Vista to speak up.)

the camera tech may be right.

vista has new requirements and specially with drivers from camcorders,cameras...and everything else that requires you to install specific programs and drivers for that to run on a vista.

what you should do is check with your cameras website if they have one, and see if they have new drivers or software that is compatible with windows vsta.

you shouldnt have any problems doing this with XP, but with Vista, thats something else..

Firewire works fine under Vista, but it's quite possible your USB to Firewire bridge doesn't have proper Vista drivers. You wouldn't expect Vista to include these, they would be installed from a disc that came with your adaptor. USB to Firewire is a questionable option at best... there are often problems with it. You may be better off with a PC-Card or ExpressCard solution, if the laptop is your only computer.

Also, when the camera says "DV IN", it's expecting video from the PC to be sent to it, it's not in capture mode. Most camcorders must be in either "play" mode, or a special "link to PC" mode in order to even be recognized by Windows (any version) as a video input device.

However, until you resolve the issue of supporting your Firewire device in Vista, nothing the camcorder does will be an issue yet. You should check the documentation that came with your USB to Firewire device, the driver disc, etc. for information on Vista support.