How to connect FireWire devices into a Windows PC with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C

Scott Schramm

6 Jun 202010:28

Summary

TLDRこの動画では、Windows PCにレガシーファイアワイヤデバイスを接続する方法を紹介しています。特に、サンダーボルト3ポートを搭載したPCがあれば、過去のMac向けのデモと同様のアダプターとプロセスを使用してファイアワイヤデバイスを接続できることを説明しています。デモには、ファイアワイヤポートを備えた古いキヤノンミニDVカムコーダーを使用し、テープから映像をPCに転送するプロセスを実演します。USBポートの使用の限界、必要なケーブルとアダプター、Appleブランドのアダプターの重要性、および特別なソフトウェアの使用についても説明しています。この動画は、古いデジタルデバイスの映像を現代のPCに転送したいと考えている人々に役立つ情報を提供します。

Takeaways

💡 You can connect legacy FireWire devices to a Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port using adapters
👀 USB ports on camcorders often don't work for transferring video footage
🔌 FireWire has the bandwidth for digital video that early USB ports lacked
⚙️ You need several adapters to go from FireWire 400 to Thunderbolt 3
🍎 Apple's Thunderbolt 2 to FireWire 800 adapter works better than 3rd party ones
🎥 The software can automatically split video clips at scene changes
💾 Captured MPEG-2 files take up a lot of space
📀 You may need to install a codec to play the exported video files
💰 Using affiliate links helps support the creator
i️ There are links to adapters, software and troubleshooting in the video description

Q & A

What type of device is being connected in the video?
-An old Canon mini DV camcorder with a firewire port.
What is the goal of connecting this device?
-To transfer old footage from tapes on the camcorder onto a laptop.
Why can't you just use the USB port on the camcorder?
-The USB port was meant for transferring still photos, not the high bandwidth digital video.
What cables and adapters are needed?
-A firewire 400 to 800 cable, Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3 adapters, and a mini firewire to firewire 400 adapter.
Why are the Apple branded adapters important?
-The video creator tested many 3rd party adapters but only the Apple ones seem to work reliably.
What software is used for the video transfer?
-A free program called HD HDV Split.
What video format are the clips saved as?
-MPEG-2, which may require installing a video codec to playback properly.
Why compress the video after transfer?
-The MPEG-2 files are very large in size so compressing with Handbrake saves storage space.
What is a good video player to use for MPEG-2?
-The VLC media player.
How can viewers support the creator's channel?
-By using his Amazon affiliated links when purchasing equipment, as he gets a small commission at no extra cost.