Mac won't detect Camcorder!

Rayitosdeluna · Rayitosdeluna #1 (**permalink**)

07-09-2008, 08:03 PM

I have a Canon ZR 500 (miniDV camcorder) and a iMac G5. I am trying to download the video to my Mac for editing. The manual for the camera says to simply connect the camera via a DV cable (I have a DV to USB cable) and Image Capture will detect the camera automatically. Image Capture will not recognize the camera. I connect the camera, open IC manually and it reads "No Image Capture device connected". The camera is on (I set the Canon to camera-nothing, I set it to play-nothing). Am I using the wrong type of cable? Should I use a DV to Firewire cable? Or am I missing something else? Is there something else I need to do? I am so clueless here. I hope someone can help.

Soulwar · Soulwar #2 (**permalink**)

07-09-2008, 08:07 PM

Try a FireWire cable. USB never seems to work properly. (even when it says it will)

Rayitosdeluna · Rayitosdeluna #3 (**permalink**)

07-09-2008, 09:15 PM

Yeah, I think I'll get a Firewire cable. It would help me use my camcorder as a webcam too. Found one for $1.33 on Amazon.

Soulwar #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	07-09-2008, 08:07 PM Try a FireWire cable. USB never seems to work properly. (even when it says it will) When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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Rayitosdeluna #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 03, 2008 Posts: 7 Mac Specs: iMac G5	07-09-2008, 08:03 PM I have a Canon ZR 500 (miniDV camcorder) and a iMac G5. I am trying to download the video to my Mac for editing. The manual for the camera says to simply connect the camera via a DV cable (I have a DV to USB cable) and Image Capture will detect the camera automatically. Image Capture will not recognize the camera. I connect the camera, open IC manually and it reads "No Image Capture device connected". The camera is on (I set the Canon to camera-nothing, I set it to play-nothing). Am I using the wrong type of cable? Should I use a DV to Firewire cable? Or am I missing something else? Is there something else I need to do? I am so clueless here. I hope someone can help.
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