I have a handycam dcr-ip5 and can`t make my computer reconize the camera, also i have an dcr-trv280 andit works perfect, I'am using the iLink cable to my laptop and the windows movie maker software evrething ok with the dcr-trv280 but nothing with the dcr-ip5, found the drivers on the et but maybe they are not the ones, please expert help me......thank's in advance

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SOURCE: vista driver for dcr-trv280

I had the same problem. Spoke with Sony support. The drivers are there for Vista, but you have to connect the TRV280 from it's "DV" port to the Firewire port of you computer/laptop. I purchased a cable that has small firewire connectors on both ends. USB will not work with Vista. Once it is connected, a popup should ask you what you want to do, ie, capture video, etc. No other software required. Good Luck.

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i hav lost the cd for driver installation..i need the software win XP..plz help me with the software online..wer can i get it??

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• Posted on Mar 07, 2009

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tell me the model of ur gateway laptop if u have firewire port 1394 on ur laptop u can easily connect thru cable u have to buy it separately u can go for generic one no need for an expensive branded one just check the connector type on both sides is it 4 pins or 8 pins pls let me know with details ur cam have firewire port i know but ur laptop i am not sure abt it pls tell me the model of laptop

if u dont have 1394 port on laptop then u have to buy a express card which have firewire 1394 connector or pcmcia card i dont know which card ur laptop supports after u tell me the model i can help

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SOURCE: sony handycam dcr-trv280 need driver..please

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