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Can I import directly from mini DV tape based, Panasonic PV-DV800D directly into iMovie

Can I import directly from mini DV tape based, Panasonic PV-DV800D directly into iMovie. I am trying to import my movies from my tape based camcorder and do not find my camcorder on the list of cameras in Apple Support. The camera is old, and may not be on the list.

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 2:14 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 3:28 PM

Hi, nturf,


Even though not on the list most tape based cameras will work with iMovie. Use a firewire connection and you should be able to import.


Here's a link to a tutorial that explains how to import into iMovie from a tape based camera:


https://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.1/#/mov6af9c94c1


There was more success importing into older versions of iMovie. The newer versions are a bit hit or miss. Nothing to do but to try it and see.


-- Rich

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Aug 23, 2020 3:28 PM in response to nturf

Hi, nturf,


Even though not on the list most tape based cameras will work with iMovie. Use a firewire connection and you should be able to import.


Here's a link to a tutorial that explains how to import into iMovie from a tape based camera:


https://help.apple.com/imovie/mac/10.1/#/mov6af9c94c1


There was more success importing into older versions of iMovie. The newer versions are a bit hit or miss. Nothing to do but to try it and see.


-- Rich

Can I import directly from mini DV tape based, Panasonic PV-DV800D directly into iMovie

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