Firewire adaptor

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I have a new MBP and my Sony camcorder has i-link firewire.

I recall there being something other than a straightforward adaptor required to use the new firewire.

What will I need?

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The New MacBook Pros have firewire 800. Do you know what wire you have for your camera? Is it a 4 or a 6 pin? Thats pretty common on firewires.
 
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It's a 4 pin like this:

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No, the New MBP uses Firewire 800.

I have discovered that this adaptor is required:

 

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