what hardware do i need

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  1. sags

    sags Regular member

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    the title pretty much sums it up for you. i have a digital camera and i need to know what i need to put it on my computer. i got some video software that came with the computer i bought but i need to know what hardware i need to capture video on my computer
    if you can help i will be greatly appreciative
    thank you
     
  2. TPFKAS

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    What type of camcorder did you buy? If it is a miniDV, pretty much the only hardware you need is a PC with a Firewire connection and a suitable cable. If your PC does not have such a connection you can buy a card for $20 or less.
    Check this article: http://www.digitalvideoclub.com/basics/tapetodvd.php
     

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