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Sony DV Camcorder compatibility with imovie

Hello, My camera, Sony DCR-TRV20 is not on the list of supported cameras. Any suggestion for getting my camera connected to download movies?

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 8:39 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2022 9:48 AM

Hi, Mau4338,


Not to worry.


Most Mini DV cameras are supported for importing Mini DV to the Mac, even if they are not listed amongst the supported cameras. That being said, importing Mini DV footage can be a bit hit or miss. It usually works, but for some inexplicable reason sometimes it doesn't. Missing sound can sometimes be an issue.


To give it a try, connect your camcorder to your Mac with Firewire out of the camcorder. The newer Macs don't have a firewire socket, so if yours falls in that category add the necessary adapters to plug into your MacBook Pro Thunderbolt or USB-c ports. It may require more than one adapter.


Take a look at this thread for more info:


 Importing mini DV tape from Sony Handy-ca… - Apple Community


-- Rich



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Sep 19, 2022 9:48 AM in response to Mau4338

Hi, Mau4338,


Not to worry.


Most Mini DV cameras are supported for importing Mini DV to the Mac, even if they are not listed amongst the supported cameras. That being said, importing Mini DV footage can be a bit hit or miss. It usually works, but for some inexplicable reason sometimes it doesn't. Missing sound can sometimes be an issue.


To give it a try, connect your camcorder to your Mac with Firewire out of the camcorder. The newer Macs don't have a firewire socket, so if yours falls in that category add the necessary adapters to plug into your MacBook Pro Thunderbolt or USB-c ports. It may require more than one adapter.


Take a look at this thread for more info:


 Importing mini DV tape from Sony Handy-ca… - Apple Community


-- Rich



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