Posted on Feb 19, 2008

Sony handycam DCR-HC26 and mac not recognizing with firewire

Hi- I have a new MacBook and a Handycam as referenced above. Have tried everything to get camera to work in IMovie on Mac. Power cord plugged it, firewire attached, turned on camera then IMovie....camera is not recognized. It does say (actually blinking) "DV in" on LCD on camera......have tried another firewire, still doesn't work. I have reset my camera. Have called Sony and Apple (TWICE) and can't get the help i need! Any more suggestions?
thanks! Joni

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JoniC2 Feb 19, 2008

oops, i realize i posted in the wrong place...sorry about that.
Anonymous Apr 26, 2008

Please... I do need an answer... do I put away my handycam... Why does Sony not answer and help about this problem?
Anonymous Jul 04, 2008

i can't get it i can't get it
Anonymous Feb 22, 2009

I've heard that Sony Handycams are "notorious" for the firewire/iLink dying...
Stefano Nov 03, 2013

hi my name is Stefano , and i have a macbook and dcr-pc101 ntsc , and in my adobe premier doesnt capture anything.

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