What do I need to transfer video from my DVD camcorder (PANASONIC PV-GS83)to my iMac

Hi,

FireWire is the normal connection method to Mac.

iMovie for macOS supported cameras – Apple Support

See Note 2: iMovie works with most mini DV tape-based camcorders using DV and HDV formats. Use FireWire port for tape-based devices.

You would need a FireWire (IEEE1394/DV/i.LINK) cable (or cable + adapter) to begin with (4-pin to the camera, 9-pin to the computer if FW 800).

iMovie for Mac: Import from tape-based cameras

If necessary, a camcorder manual can be found here:

https://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/PV-GS83.html

Which connectors does the camera have & which Mac?

OK, then likely a USB cable that fits both ends is best.

Firewire would be best quality. But you can also load the DVD into a DVD drive and use Handbrake to rip it.

Hi,

At least according to the manual/specifications, the PV-GS83 does not have DVD, only MiniDV tape. Probably just a typing error in the title/question above.

Well, they mistyped it twice. 8^)

I don't know what MediaSuite is, but Handbrake is a venerable program for getting video from DVD's

https://handbrake.fr/