Connecting camera to iMovie

I'm using a new Mac G5, and I want to import videos from my DV camcorder -- the only firewire cable I have is from a 9-pin to a 4-pin port -- my computer has a 9-pin port, and my cam has a 4-pin port, but when I plug the camera in, iMovie does not recognize that there is a camera attached.

is there anyway to import movies through the 9-pin port, or do I need to get a new cable and connect through the 6-pin port?

Philgrad

Hmmm. You have a powermac or iMac G5?

If you have the powermac, yes, I believe you do need a 6pin to 4pin cable. One can be bought online for around $10. But, before you buy, sometimes iMovie has trouble recognizing my camera too. Try turning off and on, unplugging and plugging, and restarting the computer. Not necessarily in that order, but those are just suggestions. I would tend to think that you would need a 6pin to 4pin cable, but it should work over 4 pin to 6 pin.

If your on an iMac, the iMac doesn't even have a 9 pin FW 800 port, so if you could re-explain your situation that would be helpful.

Also, try switching between 9pin ports. Sometimes that does the trick.