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My old video camera is not recognized by Big Sur

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My MAC Big Sur does not recognize my old video camera any longer and I am going on a trip shortly and surely need to document some great landscapes and wildlife. What camera do I need to be able to input the raw footage into iMovie? Since I am not very versed on formats etc I just need basic novice kind of information so I can select the right video camera. I don't want to have to use my iPhone and a telescope but could. Thanks to all you comment.
 
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I don't have a recommendation on cameras, but have you tried Image Capture? It's free and came with the Mac. Does the old camera have a USB cable connection that could connect to the Mac? Is it possible to change the video format the camera saves/exports? If you gave the model of the camera, maybe someone can get it back to communicating with the Mac.
 
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As Jake said above, what camera and connection type are you using to connect to your Mac? Also, which model and year is the Mac you are using? I have an old Sony HandyCam from 2000-2001, which with the correct cables and a little patience, I can connect to my Mac mini via my Thunderbolt 2 port.
 
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Most of those older video cameras had a firewire output. I remember shopping for one years ago at Best Buy and wound up not buying anything because I was running Windows at the time from a home made machine I built.
 
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If it's firewire, the iMac in his signature should have a Firewire port. He mentioned Big Sur, so maybe he has a new machine?
 

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